VH 2 Final Flashcards
Rheumatoid arthritis
Produces swelling, inflammation, intense pain and distortion of the joints
Huntington’s chorea
A disorder of the CNS that is transmitted genetically and inherited by both sexes
What characterizes delirium
Symptoms are sudden and abrupt
The leading cause of anal fissures
Constipation
The purpose of the gastrointestinal tract
Break down food into absorbable forms, absorb fluid and nutrients, provide temporary storage of feces
Where in the body Crohn’s diseases found
All parts of the GI tract
Where ulcerative colitis occurs
Large intestine
The physical signs of depression and older adults (5)
Muscle aches, abdominal pain, n/v, dry mouth and headache
Agnosia
Correct term for the inability to recognize common objects or familiar faces, despite intact sensory abilities
Where most nutrients and electrolytes are absorbed
Small intestine
In Osteoarthritis where does wear and tear begin happen
The bone cartrilage deteriorates
Cognitive function
Involves thinking and reasoning
How cerebrovascular disease manifests
Ischemic stroke hemorrhagic stroke and Tia
Schizophrenia seeing snakes coming out of the wall is a sign of what
Hallucinations
The signs and symptoms of a cerebrovascular episode (3)
Severe, explosive headaches, seizures, and alterations in motor, sensory and visual function
The common types of dementia (3)
Alzheimer’s disease,
vascular Dementia
Dementia of lewy body type
What common surgery is done to correct BPH
TURP (Transurethral resection of the prostate)
How culture can impact Mental Health
Can influence the way a person’s behaviours are interpreted
Why bowel elimination can be a problem in older adults
Reduced peristalsis
Presbycusis
A gradual hearing loss that occurs with ageing
Pagets disease
A chronic condition where there is abnormal bone remodelling
How depression presents in the elderly
Often presents with a focus on physical complaints, rather than feelings of guilt and worthlessness
What factors most influence mental health and mental illness 3
Childhood nurturing genetics lifestyle circumstances
How patients with diverticulosis can help to prevent getting diverticulitis dietary 2
Increased dietary fiber and increasing fluid intake
Functional incontinence
Related to physically getting on the toilet
What may cause decreased peristalsis in the bowel
Immobility
Cataract
The lens becomes cloudy
The three d’s of cognitive impairment
Delirium depression and dementia
Delusions
Fixed false beliefs that are not shared by others
The most common risk factors for cvd
Hypertension
Gout
A disorder that results from the accumulation of uric acid crystals in a joint
Dementia
Is the loss of cognitive function caused by changes in the brain
Macular degeneration
The inability to see in the central field of vision
Stress incontinence
An involuntary small volume loss of urine resulting from increased intra-abdominal pressure
Diarrhea that occurs with a fecal impaction is the result of
Seepage of stool around the impaction
Going for frequent walks should be encouraged for someone with
Osteoporosis
Dupuyyren’s contracture
Condition which causes flexion of the third fourth or 5th finger rendering them more or less useless
What intervention to use that may help reduce overstimulation in an elderly patient experiencing anxiety
Minimizing the noise level
Chemical imbalances in the body can cause mental health disorders true false
True
What could cause a patient with dementia to show behavioral symptoms such as agitation or pacing
Misinterpreting misinterpretation of situation or environment physical stressors such as discomfort illness need to use toilet sleep disturbances
Retention
Accumulation of urine in the bladder bladder unable to empty fully
Dribbling
Leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination
Hematuria
Blood in the urine
Nocturia
Getting up in the night to void or night time urination
Elevated post void residue urine
Elevated volume of urine remaining after voiding
Oliguria
Diminished urinary output relative to intake
Frequency
Voiding more than eight times in 24 hours
Urgency
Sudden and compelling urge to void that cannot be postponed
Incontinence
Involuntary loss of urine
Dysuria
Painful or difficult urination
Five risk factors for CVA
Hypertension
smoking
atherosclerosis
diabetes
hyperlipidemia (elevated cholesterol levels)
11 symptoms and or outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease
Abdominal pain
diarrhea
Malena
fatigue
anorexia
weight loss
anemia
electrolyte disturbance
lesions
increased WBC and SED rates malnutrition
Polyuria
Voiding large amounts of urine
Hesitancy
Difficulty initiating urination
