Theories Of Aging

Question 1

Ageism

Answer 1

Sterotypes- elder speak talking like a child.

Question 2

Global trans

Answer 2

Around the globe age 65 and over as explosion in Canada for elderly population.

Question 3

Free radical

Answer 3

Bi products that cause cells to wear out

Question 4

Culture

Answer 4

Is not inherited

Question 5

Taste

Answer 5

Due to less taste buds due to normal aging

Question 6

Aspiration Namonia

Answer 6

Poor oral health could cause you to get it

Question 7

How much water for older adults per day?

Answer 7

1500ML

Question 8

Disphagia

Answer 8

Difficulty swallowing

Question 9

What angle do patients need to sit after meals?

Answer 9

90 degrees

Question 10

Urinary stress incontinence ?

Answer 10

500 cc comes out when sneezing

Question 11

Brown bag review

Answer 11

Review each medication and if they are taking it, correct time and dose etc

Question 12

Xerostomia

Answer 12

Age related adverse affect of medication

Question 13

Bears criteria

Answer 13

List of drugs that has a higher risk for elderly

Question 14

Normal aging

Answer 14

Insomnia Trouble sleeping
Skin
Progressive hearing loss

Question 15

Not normal signs of aging

Answer 15

Acute mobility
Osteoporosis
Sign of infection (skin lesions)

Question 16

Famchaps assessment

Answer 16

Measures functional performance

Question 17

Fim assessment

Answer 17

Functional performance

Question 18

Geriatric syndromes

Answer 18

Falls
Immobility decreased muscle strength
Sleep disorder

Question 19

3 D’s

Answer 19

Delirium, dementia, delimriam

Question 20

Delirium

Answer 20

Sudden onset of confusion can be cured can have hallucinations

Question 21

Uti in older adults

Answer 21

Person can develop delirium

Question 22

Sleep opnea

Answer 22

Obstruction upper airway when trying to sleep

Question 23

Anoxia

Answer 23

Objects don’t know what they are…. think a spoon is for brushing there hair

Question 24

Acute grief experience

Answer 24

Death

Question 25

Intisapitory loss

Answer 25

Going in for surgery

Question 26

Wear and tear theory

Answer 26

Cell errors are a result of wearing out over time because of continued use and trauma ex. Seen in collagen skin becomes dryer and has less elasticity

Question 27

Cross link theory

Answer 27

Aging is accumulation of cross linking or stiffening of proteins in the cell

Question 28

Holistic approach

Answer 28

an integrated method of functioning which is oriented toward maximizing the potential of which the individual is capable within the environment where he is functioning

Question 29

PCM protein calorie malnutrition

Answer 29

Most common form of malnutrition in older adults•Characterized by the presence of clinical signs and biochemical indicators indicative of insufficient intake •Serious consequences: Infections, pressure ulcers, anemia, hypotension, impaired cognition, hip fractures, and increased mortality and morbidity

Question 30

Poly pharmacy

Answer 30

5 or more medications taken at the same time