Older Adults

Question 1

What are the main concerns in older adults?

Answer 1

Elder abuse & neglect
Coping/stress
Loneliness

Question 2

What are the types of abuse?

Answer 2

Physical
Psychological / Verbal
Sexual
Financial
Neglect

Question 3

Why is orthostatic hypotension more common in older adults?

Answer 3

Baroreceptor in brain is not as effective
Does not detect changes in pressure as effectively to adapt to position changes

Question 4

What does Vit B12 help w?

Answer 4

nerve function & memory

Question 5

What are changes in nervous system?

Answer 5

Less nerve cells
Decrease nerve conduction speed
Decreased cerebral circulation

Question 6

What does a sudden onset of confusion in older adults hint at?

Answer 6

infection or change in physical condition

Question 7

What is tinnitus a sign of?

Answer 7

Hearing loss of high pitch sounds
Brain tries to fill gaps of absence of sound

Question 8

What is the geriatric triad?

Answer 8

cognitive changes, falls, incontinence

Question 9

What is the significance of the geriatric triad?

Answer 9

Most common issues for older adults that can impact safety & health

Question 10

What does VROB mean?

Answer 10

verbal order read back
This is a MUST for verbal orders to confrim