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Nursing Roles in Relation to Older Adults Flashcards

1
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______ is the scientific study of the effects of aging and age-related diseases on humans

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Gerontology

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______ is nursing care of sick older adults

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Geriatric nursing

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3
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______ is nursing practice that promotes wellness and highest quality of life for aging individuals

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Gerontological nursing

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4
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When were the ANA standards published?

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1970

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5
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Constant evaluation of nursing practice ensures that actions reflect …

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The highest quality care possible

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6
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Describe communication techniques used when caring for older adults (5)

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  • Allow time for response
  • Enunciate words
  • Face the patient
  • Lower tone of voice
  • Talk slowly
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7
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What aspects may contribute to a longer duration of the health history assessment? (3)

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  • Longer health history
  • Sensory deficits
  • Slower responses
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8
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When conducting an age-appropriate health history, save ______ for last

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Personal topics - income, sexuality, etc.

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9
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______ refer to the capacity to take care of bodily functions

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ADLs

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10
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Describe the Katz Index of Independence in ADLs

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  • Maximum score = 6 (independent)
  • Minimum score = 0 (very dependent)
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11
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______ refer to the capacity to maintain an independent household

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Instrumental ADLs

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12
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Describe the Lawton-Brody Instrumental ADLs Scale

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  • Maximum female score = 8 (independent)
  • Maximum male score = 5 (independent)
  • Minimum score = 0 (dependent)
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13
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What is cognition?

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Acquiring knowledge / understanding through thoughts, experiences, and senses

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14
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Memory generally ______ with age

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Declines

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15
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Regarding cognition, older adults still have the capactity to ______

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Learn

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16
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The ______ test is used for repetition, orientation, and recall

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BIMS

17
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The ______ test is used for orientation, registration, attention, calculation, recall, and language

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MMSE

18
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The ______ test is used for repetition, clock drawing, and recall

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Mini-cog

19
Q

Describe the possible home risks assessed in the environmental assessment (4)

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  • Throw rugs
  • Slippery floors
  • Cords
  • Stairs
20
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Describe the functional capabilities of the home assessed in the environmental assessment (3)

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  • Emergency phone numbers
  • Functioning phone
  • Grab bars
21
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What are som examples of monitoring devices in the home that should be assessed for proper monitoring? (4)

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  • Fire alarm
  • Life alert
  • BP cuff
  • Glucose monitor
22
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What are some examples of community resources for older adults? (2)

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  • Public transportation
  • Food pantries
23
Q

OTC meds may be ______

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Misused

24
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What are some examples of risks associated with OTC meds? (4)

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  • Acetaminophen warnings
  • Interactions with prescription medications
  • Inability to read label
  • Incorrect dosing
25
Q

The ______ lists medications that are potentially inappropriate to be prescribed to older adults

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Beer’s Criteria (American Geriatric Society)

26
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What is the ultimate goal of health promotion?

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Allowing the patient to lead the highest quality of life possible

27
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Describe the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (P.A.C.E.) (2)

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  • ­Keep older adults in the community instead of long-term care ­
  • Covers Medicare / Medicaid care
28
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What questions are included in a drug diary? (3)

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  • What medications are you taking? (OTC / prescription)
  • What are the doses of medications?
  • When do you take the medications?
29
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Health maintenance emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention rather than …

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Management of symptoms and illness

30
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What are the 4 primary prevention strategies?

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  • Exercise
  • Healthy diet
  • Screenings
  • Vaccines
31
Q

What are the 4 Ms of age-friendly care?

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  • What Matters
  • Medications
  • Mentation
  • Mobility
32
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______ refers to knowing / aligning care with each older adult’s specific health outcome goals and care preferences

A

What Matters

33
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______ refers to using age-friendly medications that do not interfere with what matters, mentation, or mobility

A

Medications

34
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­______ refers to prevention, identification, treatment, and management of depression, dementia, and delirium

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Mentation

35
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______ refers to ensuring that older adults move safely every day in order to maintain function

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Mobility

36
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What are some examples of acute care practice settings? (3)

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  • Primary care physician
  • Walk-in clinics
  • Hospitals
37
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What are some examples of long-term care / assisted living practice settings? (2)

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  • Nursing homes
  • Personal care homes
38
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What are some examples of rehabilitation care practice settings? (2)

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  • Inpatient rehab
  • Outpatient rehab
39
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What are some examples of home / community practice settings? (3)

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  • Home health nursing
  • Adult day cares
  • Respite care

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