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T1: SAFETY (CH 14) Flashcards

1
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Older adults face __ as any other adults

A

hazards

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Risks are compounded by age-related factors that reduce their capacity to ____ themselves.
-They have an increased vulnerability to safety __

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protect themselves

hazards

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Nursing assessment includes a review of __ __ __

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risks of safety

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Interventions necessary to address threats to their __, __, and __.

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safety, life, well-being

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Injury rate for older adults falls in __ for all age groups

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midrange

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__ women have a higher rate of injuries than other adult female age groups

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Older

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7
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__ rank sixth leading cause of death

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Accidents

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__ leading cause of injury-related death

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Falls

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There is a greater risk of nosocomial __; gastroenteritis caused by __; and urinary tract infections are __.

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pneumonia
salmonella
higher

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Definition: Macroenvironment

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Elements of larger world that affects groups or entire populations

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Older adults need safe, functional, comfortable, personal, and normalizing environment to compensate for ___.

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limitations

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Some considerations for safety can include what “things” to look at?

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lighting, temperature, colors, scents, floor coverings, furniture, sensory stimulation, noise control, bathroom hazards, and psychosocial factors

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Light has a profound effect on visibility which affects their __, __, and mood and ___.

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Function
Orientation
behavior

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14
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Is bright or diffuse lighting better?

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diffuse

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15
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Nightlights: __ __ light in bedroom

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soft red

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Older adults have __ than normal body temperatures due to __ natural insulation

A

lower

decreased

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17
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Maintaining adequate ___ temperature is significant for older adults

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environmental

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18
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Recommended room temperature for older adults is ___: lower temperature leads to ___

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75 F

hypothermia

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19
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Direct correlation exists between body temperature and __

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performance

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20
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Older adults are especially sensitive to ___ temperatures

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lower

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21
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The recommended room temperature for an older person should not be lower than __F (or __C)

A

75 F (24 C)

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22
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Color:

Can be stimulating and increase pulse, blood pressure, and appetite

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Red, yellow, and white

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Color:

Can be relaxing

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Blue, brown, and earth tones

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Color:

Can stimulate appetite

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Orange

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Color: | Can decrease appetite
Violet
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Color: | MASTER HEALER! & Can give a sense of well-being
Green
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Color: | Can be depressing
Black and gray
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Like topical medications, __ __ are absurd in the skin and produce physiological effects
essential oils
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Carpets: sound absorber but can cause ___
problems
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Problems with carpets:
- static electricity and feet getting stuck to it due to not lifting foot high enough when walking - difficult wheelchair mobility - harder to clean - odors - pests living under it - FALLS
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Scattered rugs or area rugs can cause __
falls
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Furnishings should be what 3 things:
- appealing - functioning - comfortable
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Chairs should be correct height with __ __
arm rests
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__ should be easy to clean
Upholstery
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Tables and bookcases should be __
sturdy
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Create an environment pleasing to __!! Examples??
senses ex: soft blankets, textured walls, plants, flowers, pictures, soft music, pets, oils, scents, etc
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Using an environment pleasing is good for those who are ___.
bedbound
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Sounds can create __ for older adults
difficulties
39
What is a Furniture Fall?
They tend to reach for something and they fall
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Noise __ begins with the design of the building, landscape, and other devices
control
41
Intercoms and paging systems are __
disruptive
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What are some things to consider to change in the bathroom to make it more safe?
- Lighting (small light always on) - Floor surfaces (clear) - Faucets (ones you dont need to put force into to turn on) - Tubs and shower stalls (nonslip) - Toilets (grab bars) - Electrical appliances
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Risk for __ injury is a common home hazard
burn
44
What are some fire hazards?
- Careless disposal of matches and cigarettes - Space heaters should have automatic shut-off - chimney not cleaned
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Feelings and behavior are influenced by individual’s __
environments
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The more dependent and ill individuals are, the more personal __ and __ may be invaded.
space and privacy
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Unfortunately, for these individuals who have experienced multiple losses and a shrinking social world, the regulation of privacy and personal space may be:
one of the few controls they can exercise.
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35 % -40% of persons aged 65 and older experience a __ each year
fall
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Improper use of mobility aids, medications, postural hypotension, environmental hazard, and caregiver-related factors can all lead to what?
falls
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Prevention of falls:
use of prescribed eyeglasses, change position slowly, proper use of canes and walkers, use of handrails, and grab bars, litter-free floors, adequate lighting, and regular medication review
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Nursing assessment for prevention of falls:
- Regular inspection for and correction of environmental hazards - Medication review - Programs to prevent falls
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Nursing assessment after fall:
Keep immobile until full examination
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__ of injury is essential!!
Prevention
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Poor judgment can lead to denial or lack of awareness of ___.
limitations
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Slower response and reaction times is a __ __.
safety hazard
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Older adults have __ movement and poor __
slower | coordination
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What are some interventions to reduce INTRINSIC risk factors?
- monitory body temperature - prevent infection - suggest sensible clothing - use meds cautiously - promote safe driving - detect problems early
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Definition: | the immediate surrounds with which a person closely interacts
microenvironment
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___ and ___ rank as the fourth leading cause of death in this age group, and pneumonia is the leading cause of infection-related death.
Pneumonia | influenza
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Microenvironment examples:
furnishings, wall coverings, lighting, room temperature, and room sounds
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Macroenvironment examples:
the weather, pollution, traffic, and natural resources
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The environment provides more than shelter; it should promote continued development, stimulation, and satisfaction to enhance our ___ well-being.
psychological
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To achieve the fullest satisfaction from their microenvironments, older adults must have various levels of ___ met within their surroundings.
needs
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___ is the therapeutic use of essential oils.
aromatherapy
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Essential oils are highly volatile droplets made by ___ and stored in their veins, glands, or sacs; when they are released (by crushing or breaking open the plant), the ___ is released along with them.
plants | aroma
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When the chemicals within the essential oils are inhaled, they are carried to the __ __, stimulating nerve impulses that travel to the ___ system of the brain for processing.
olfactory bulb | limbic
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An organ called the __ is housed in the limbic system and stores memories associated with different scents.
amygdala
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Although fewer than 5% of older adults reside in nursing homes, approximately 25% of older persons will spend some time in such a facility during :
their last years of life.
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Therefore, nonuse of physical and chemical restraints is a standard that gerontological nurses should promote in all __ __.
clinical settings
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___ perception declines with age, causing older persons to be less aware of their fluid needs.
Thirst
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Unless contraindicated, older adults should ingest at least ___ mL of fluid each day.
1,500

Fundamentals 2 Pt. 2 (26 decks)

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