Human Lifespan

Question 0

Name the 4 ‘Geriatric Giants’…..

Answer 0

Incontinence
Immobility
Intellectual Impairment
Instability

Question 1

What is;

i) Chronological age?
ii) Biological age?

Answer 1

i) passage of time from birth

ii) clinical condition/ functional state (not ‘years old’)

Question 2

Name 4 common chronic diseases…

Answer 2

Falls
Arthritis
Dementia
Stroke

Question 3

What is meant by ‘Frailty’…

Answer 3

Chronic disease (usually a geriatric giant)
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Functional impairment (disability)

Question 4

Define Disability

Answer 4

A condition/ function which is judged to be significantly impaired relative to the usual standard of an individual/ group

Question 5

Name 5 types of disability

Answer 5

Mobility Impairments
Personal care difficulties
Vision loss
Hearing impairment
Continence problems
Communication difficulties
Cognitive/ Learning difficulties
Psychological Disorders

Question 6

Name 5 disabilities associated with a stroke patient.

Answer 6

1. Reduced mobility
2. Personal care difficulties
3. Communication difficulties
4. Urinary incontinence
5. Cognitive problems

Question 7

Name 4 disabilities associated with a Falls Patient.

Answer 7

1. Reduced mobility
2. Difficulties with Personal care
3. Urinary continence
4. Psychological problems

Question 8

Name 5 ways disability impacts patients

Answer 8

1. Loss of Independence
2. Reduced activity
3. Social Isolation
4. Relationship Problems
5. Psychological problems
6. Increased risk of ill health
7. Increased risk of hospital admission
8. Increased risk of institutionalisation
9. Increased risk of abuse
10. Reduced life expectancy

Question 9

Name 5 ways disability impacts carers.

Answer 9

1. Grief reaction
2. Disruption of work
3. Disruption of family life
4. Relationship problems
5. Increased risk of ill health
6. Financial Loss

Question 10

Name 5 ways disability impacts society

Answer 10

1. Expensive

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Question 11

Define rehabilitation..

Answer 11

An active process by which those disabled by injury/disease achieve a full recovery/ their optimal physical, mental & social potential and are integrated into their most appropriate environment

Question 12

What factors affect rehabilitation?

Answer 12

1. Presence of acute illness
2. Severity of acute illness
3. Pre-morbid state
4. Cognitive state
5. Psychological state

Question 13

How to plan an effective discharge

Answer 13

1. Begin early
2. Predict extent & speed of recovery
3. Early referrals to external agencies
4. Identify patient capacity
5. Manage relatives
6. Manage staff

Question 14

Name 8 barriers related to discharge

Answer 14

1. Relative dictates
2. Perception of care homes being safe and beneficial for well-being
3. Concerns about recurrent falls at home
4. Patient is confused
5. Staff attitudes
6. Anxiety
7. Night times
8. Lack of appropriate care
9. Ageism
10. Level of responsibility
11. ‘Safe’ discharge

Question 15

What are the keys to successful ageing?

Answer 15

1. Genetics
2. Diet
3. Exercise
4. Staying free from chronic disease
5. Remaining active (physically & mentally)
6. Luck