Geriatric assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Medial history
A
do the same thing as for an adult and focus on medication history
2
Q
Observation
A
assess general healthy by doing a quick observation of the patient, vital signs, hydration status
3
Q
Nutritional Status
A
-weight loss, how much?
-Mini nutritional assessment- short form
(MNA-SF)
4
Q
System review
A
Abdomen: listen to indicators of bowel and bladder changes
Ortho: CDC’s STEADI Tool Kit
Mental Status: Dementia and ,mini cog screening
5
Q
Health promotion
A
Health services –> screenings and immunizations
6
Q
Health promotion problem
A
Chronic Illness
-lack of physical activity
-Illnesses include: heart disease, cancer, chronic bronchitis, stroke, etc.
7
Q
Health promotion problem
A
Balance
