Geriatrics Flashcards

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that is refers to information spontaneously shared with you by the client or is in response to questions that you ask the client.

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SUBJECTIVE DATA

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that observed refers to the information through your senses of hearing, sight, smell, and touch while assessing the patient.

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OBJECTIVE DATA

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Nursing history (11 functional health pattern)

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1.Health Perception – Health Management Pattern

2.Nutritional – Metabolic Pattern

3.Elimination Pattern

4.Activity – Exercise Pattern

5.Sleep – Rest Pattern

6.Cognitive – Perceptual Pattern

7.Self- Perceptual – Self-Concept Pattern

8.Role – Relationship Pattern

9.Sexuality – Reproductive Pattern

10.Coping – Stress Tolerance Pattern

11.Value – Belief Pattern

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involves the assessment of the client’s physical and mental capacity to participate in day-to-day activities.

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Functional health

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are information gathered from the older person’s point of view. Fear, anxiety, frustration, and pain are examples of subjective information.

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Subjective data

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History is composed of:

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Biographic Data

Reason for seeking care and history of present health concern

Past Health History Family

History Functional assessment

Developmental Tasks Cultural assessment

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Physical assessment of older adults

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Inspection

Palpation

Auscultation

Percussion

Measuring vital signs

Temperature

Pulse

Respiration

Blood pressure

Sensory assessment

Psychosocial assessment

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Considerations and Strategies for individuals and families to prepare for successful aging:

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• Financial planning
Retirement saving
Healthcare costs
Estate planning

• housing and lifestyle
Home modification
Transportation
Legal and financial documents

• physical health
Regular check ups
Healthy lifestyle
Preventative measure

• Mental and cognitive health
Lifelong learning
Social engagement
Brain boosting habits

• Emotional health
Emotional resilience
Social connection

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is typically prescribed for treatment for chronic conditions or , intended to help patients recover from injury or illness, or progress toward improved functionality.

The duration of patient’s progress depends on the patient’s care plan and goals .

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Home care

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focuses on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life. The patient beginning hospice care understands that his or her illness is not responding to medical attempts to cure it or to slow the disease’s progress.

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Hospice care

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are designed to help community-dwelling older adults remain safely in their homes and delay or prevent institutionalization

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Community-based supports and services (CBSS)

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It is an ideal option for seniors who can no longer live alone but want to remain relatively independent and maintain a social lifestyle. Assisted living communities provide long-term housing for older adults who are generally active but need support with activities of daily living (ADLs), which could include bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and managing medications.

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Assisted living

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TYPES OF ASSISTED LIVING

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Group Homes
Adult Foster Care
Sheltered Housing
Continuing- Care Retirement Communities

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also known as Memory Care Units, are specialized healthcare environments designed to cater to individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other cognitive impairments. These units offer a secure and structured environment to maximize the safety and well-being of residents.

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Special care units

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a. Secure Environment

b. Specialized Staffing

c. Tailored Activities

d. Individualized Care Plans

e. Sensory Stimulation

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Key characteristics of SCUs include:

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16
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are hospital-based or long-term care units designed to address the medical and psychosocial needs of older adults with complex health issues. They offer a multidisciplinary approach to geriatric care.

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Geriatric Units

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Aging skin and mucous membranes

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Skin color

Dry skin

Rashes & irritation

Pigmentation

Tissue integrity

Pressure ulcers

Amount, Distribution, Appearance, and Consistency of Hair

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Elimination

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Fecal impaction

Bowel incontinence

Urinary retention

Urinary tract infection

Urinary incontinence

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Sleep disorders

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Insomnia

Sleep apnea

Circadian rhythm sleep disorders

REM sleep-behavior disorder

20
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Most prominent model in successful aging 1990 (Rowe and Kahn)

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Freedom from disability and diseases

High cognitive and physical functioning

Active engagement with life

Successful aging include continued friendship and positive interpersonal relationships

Satisfaction with spouse, children and family like

Social responsibility in the form of volunteer work and civic involvement

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Step to successful aging

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Adopt and maintain healthy habits and positive lifestyle

Maintain intellectual stimulation and socialization

Be wise in financial planning

Work to maintain dignity and good health in old age

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Home care

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Health care services delivered in the comfort of your own home

Nurses, aides, and volunteers visit the patient in the home to treat an illness, injury, and chronic conditions

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Hospice care

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Is designed to provide pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support and spiritual care to the patient and thier family when the illness cannot be cured

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Refers to the high quality services accessible to families in the least restrictions settings as possible. The community based system of service requires system to see the home, school, and neighborhood of the family in an asset perspective

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Respite

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Temporary care to a participant requiring personal care assistance so that his or her at home care giver can have a break

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Recreation

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Service designed to promote health and social well-being by providing activities for social interaction and development of the participant in a group setting

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Hospice

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Focuses on emotional and psychosocial support

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Personal care worker

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Assist with the client’s bathing, shampooing and drying, dressing, and dental hygiene

29
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Benefits counseling

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This service helps elderly in their eligibility for income maintenance and or public assistance

30
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Is a residential option for elderly who want or need help with some of their activities of daily living

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Assisted living

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Is an inpatient unit within a healthcare facility that is custom-design, staffed, and equipped to care for people with special conditions

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Special care units

32
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Are specialized facilities or sectors within the hospital that cater specifically to the medical needs of the elderly population, typically those aged 65 or older

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Geriatric Units

33
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Pruritus
Dry Skin
Rashes and irritation
Pigmentation
Tissue integrity
Pressure ulcers
Tissue of the feet
Nails
Age-related changes in oral mucous membranes
Periodontal disease
Dentures
Dry mouth
Luekoplakia

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Care of aging skin and mucous membrane

34
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Urge to urinate when bladder is contain

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300 mL of Urine

35
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Fecal impaction
Diarrhea
Bowel incontinence
Urinary retention
Urinary incontinence

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Elimination

36
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Keep it simple
Have a plan
Do it with a friend
Keep it interesting
Try music
Get a coach
Set a goal

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Guidelines to help older adults make regular exercise a reality