Older Adult Flashcards
1
Q
ADLs
A
bathing/ hygiene
dressing
eating/feeding
grooming
toileting
walking/ ambulation/ transfers/ mobility
2
Q
functional status
A
ability to perform ADLS
3
Q
Older adults are considered
A
65 years or older
4
Q
Instrumental ADLS/ IADLS
A
financial management
housekeeping
laundry
medication administration
meal prepping
shopping
transportation
5
Q
Delirium
A
acute change in cognition
6
Q
potential causes of delirium
A
hypoxia
UTI
meds
7
Q
instruments used to evaluate cognition status
A
MMSE: mini-metal state exam
MoCa: Montreal Cognitive Assessment
8
Q
Sleep promotion interventions
A
- limit caffeine and alcohol (after 6pm)
- limit intake of fluid during evening
- bed time snack (milk, cheese/ crackers) prevents hypoglycemia
- maintain normal sleep wake cycle
- adjust blinds
- activities during the day
