Exam 2 Flashcards
(42 cards)
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
