GERIATRICS Flashcards
1
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Recommended Health Practices for Older Adults
A
Diet
Exercise
Quit Tobacco and Alcohol
Physical Examinations and Preventive Overall Care
Dental Examinations
Maintaining Healthy Attitudes
2
Q
Physical examinations in older adults should include:
A
Height and Weight
Blood Pressure
Rectal Examination
Common screening tests
Evaluation of joints, feet, and gait
Vision
Vaccines
3
Q
How to Maintain Healthy Attitudes
A
Regular Interaction with other people
4
Q
Factors that Affect Health Promotion and Maintenance
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Religious Beliefs
Cultural Beliefs
Knowledge and Motivation
Mobility
Perceptions of Aging
Impact of Cognitive and Sensory Changes
