module 9 assessment of the older adult Flashcards
1
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vision screening adults
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baseline comprehensive eye evaluation at age 40 by ophthalmologist
- no s/s or risk factors for eye disease
2
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vision screening 40-54
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without risk
- every 2-4 years
3
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vision screening 55-64
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without risk
- every 1-3 years
4
Q
vision screening >65
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without risk
- every 1-2 years
5
Q
in office hearing screens
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whispered voice
finger rub
watch tick
6
Q
HHIE-S
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hearing screen for elderly - 10 questions regarding hearing - relates to emotional or social Scores: - 0-8: no hearing handicap - 10-24: mild-moderate - 26-40: significant
7
Q
Blood pressure goals >60
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S: <150
D: <90
8
Q
AUDIT
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alcohol screening tool
- 10 questions
9
Q
CARET
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Comorbidity-Alcohol Risk tool
10
Q
3 questions regarding falls
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have you fallen in the past year?
Do you feel unsteady?
Do you worry about falling?
11
Q
TUG test
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Stand up from chair walk to line on floor turn around walk back to chair sit down - should take less than 12 seconds
12
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4-stage balance test
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- feet side by side
- instep of one foot touching big toe of other foot
- one foot in front of other
- stand on one foot
10 seconds each
13
Q
PODS
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plan for older drivers safety
- screening and observation
- medical concerns, ROS, # of accident
- - at risk: clinical assessment of driving related skills
- - no risk: discuss transportation plans - Clinical assessment of driving skills
- General
- vision
- cognitive
- motor/sensory
14
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SNAQ
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nutritional assessment questionnaire
- 4 questions
15
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Exercise recommendations
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- 5 hours per week
- moderate aerobic activity
- Strengthening exercise 2/week
- activity to improve balance
