exam 1 Flashcards
(40 cards)
define health
regular exercise, good nutrition, wellness education, minimal nerve interference
define disease
alteration in body functions, shortens normal lifespan, need medical intervention
ex: diabetes
define illness
acute, severe symptoms + short duration, treatable
ex: strep throat
define assess
evaluation of patient’s health beliefs, physical assessment, identify risk factors, access to healthcare, identify health barriers (finances, health insurance, transportation, language)
define diagnose
identify nature of issue
define intervene
alter or prevent problem from getting worse
physical health
able to perform ADL’s (walking)
emotional health
adapts to stress, expresses emotions
intellectual health
effectively learns and shares information
spiritual health
adopts a belief that provides meaning to life
occupational health
balances occupational activities with leisure time
environmental health
creates measures to improve standards of living and quality of life (home life)
physical abuse
results in bodily injury
financial abuse
mismanagement of property or resources
emotional abuse
threats, humiliation, isolation
neglect
most common form of abuse; failing to provide basic needs
EASI
elder abuse suspicion index
if elder abuse suspected…
use EASI and contact someone to start investigation
body systems for mobility
musculoskeletal, neurological, neuromuscular
high risk for impaired mobility
traumatic injury (brain, spinal cord, bones, joints, muscle)
progressive dehabilitating
neurologic conditions (multiple slerosis, alzheimer’s, stroke, parkinsons)
some risk for impaired mobility
chronic conditions (obesity, COPD, Heart disease, arthritis)
complications of immobility
atelectasis (lung collapse), skin breakdown, deep vein thrombosis, pneumonia, slowed peristalsis, weakness, atrophy, joint contractures.
interventions for immobility
frequent turning (every 2 hours), skin assessment/care, rom, immobilize when required, deep breathing (important for adalectasis-when lung collapses), weight bearing, nutrition, exercise therapy, pharmacological agents`