Exam 2 Flashcards
What is dementia?
Irreversible progressive caused by brain injury
What is delirium?
Reversible rapid, an altered level of consciousness it appears after 24 hours
Alzheimer’s treatment
Antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, vitamins b6 and B12 gene therapy folic acid
Anorexia nervous bone density would be what?
Low bone mass
What to do first when transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair
Lock the wheels, patient can bear weight
What is insomnia?
Inability to fall asleep stay asleep or premature waking
What would be the bun on a client who is dehydrated?
Greater than 24 most likely 35
Calcium increases in a patient with emphysema, true or false
True
What to do with patient is falling
Lower them to the ground with your foot in between them
How do you use a cane?
Cane goes on opposite side
How to provide oral care to a patient who is Immobile
Raise the head, turn patient to the side
What foods should a patient eat if they are constipated
Foods high in fiber
What to do if a patient has limited hand movement
Used a reacher or graber
What causes osteoporosis?
Low estrogen being in bed a lot medication’s
What’s a good medication to take for? Dementia
Arasept
What do you do for a substance abuse, patient
Admit their problem, how it would affect them
What don’t you promote with insomnia
Wine or alcohol
What are isometric exercises
Push-ups pull-ups tighten muscles, then relax make sure patient warms up
What happens to albumin when malnutrition is present
Levels are low
How often should you take a dementia patient to the bathroom?
Every two hours
If a patient is mobile and needs hygiene care, what temperature should the water be?
Put the water to 110°
How many reps is the perfect amount?
8 to 12
And osteoporosis patient will look like what
Kyphosis hunchback
What are risk factors for osteoporosis?
Aging obesity and smoking
