Skin elasticity,DecreasedCough Reflex,and LoweredCardio OutputSome commonphysiologicalchanges associatedwith normal agingthat can make olderadults more at riskfor diseaseSafeMedicationUseOne of theGreatestChallengesfor OlderAdultsADLsNursescollaborate witholder adults inassisting them toachieve these iina healthy mannerRestorativeCareMeasuresFocus on activitiesthat allow olderadults to remainfunctional and safewithin their livingenvironmentsPsychosocialand MentalHealthChangesDue to these changeswe must learn to assessfamily dynamics, qualityof relationships, rolechanges, finances,housing, social networks,activities, health,wellness and spiritualityAbsentBlunted orAtypicalClassic signsand symptomsof disease inolder adultspresent as?DepressionMay occur withmajor life changes,can be chronic,worse in themorning, situationalfluctuations, flataffectAbsorption,Distribution,Metabolism,andExcretionOlder adults are atrisk for adversemedication effectsbecause of theseage relatedchangesGerontologyThe study ofaging and itseffects onpeople as theygrow olderRealityOrientationA communicationtechnique thatmakes olderadults moreaware of person,place and timeDementiaSlow progression,some patients mayhave moresymptoms at night,difficulty findingwords, orientationis often impairedAbuse orMistreatmentAccording to theUS DOJ 10% ofadults 65 yrs ofage or olderexperience someform of this eachyearLossThis burden becomessignificant as onebecomes older; ex.retirement, changesin roles/relationships,health and functionalabilityDenturesThe cost ofthese arenot coveredby MedicareHeartDiseaseandCancerThe leadingcauses ofdeath inolder adultsValidationTherapyAn alterativeapproach tocommunication withan older adult that isconfused; focused onan attitude of respectand empatheticlisteningNormalChanges inAging andDiseaseManifestationsAs future nurses itimportant that welearn to useclinical judgementin order todifferentiatebetween these twoHand Hygiene& FollowingProper IsolationPolicy andProceduresThe leadingpreventativemeasures to theprevention andtransmission ofHospital AssociatedInfections (HAIs) inolder adultsImmobilityIncontinenceandMalnutritionMajor contributingfactors in skinbreakdown andthe developmentof pressureinjuriesMaximalFunctioningandIndependenceThe aim fornursinginterventionsfor older adultsis the focus ofCaregiversMostperpetratorsof elderlyabuse areStrength,Flexibility,andBalanceThe physicalability toachieveADLsrequiresDeliriumSudden/abrupt,fluctuations insymptoms; worse atnight, in the dark andon awakening; oftenincoherent,orientation isgenerally impairedCOPD andcerebrovasculardiseaseThe thirdleading causesof death forindividuals 65and olderSkin elasticity,DecreasedCough Reflex,and LoweredCardio OutputSome commonphysiologicalchanges associatedwith normal agingthat can make olderadults more at riskfor diseaseSafeMedicationUseOne of theGreatestChallengesfor OlderAdultsADLsNursescollaborate witholder adults inassisting them toachieve these iina healthy mannerRestorativeCareMeasuresFocus on activitiesthat allow olderadults to remainfunctional and safewithin their livingenvironmentsPsychosocialand MentalHealthChangesDue to these changeswe must learn to assessfamily dynamics, qualityof relationships, rolechanges, finances,housing, social networks,activities, health,wellness and spiritualityAbsentBlunted orAtypicalClassic signsand symptomsof disease inolder adultspresent as?DepressionMay occur withmajor life changes,can be chronic,worse in themorning, situationalfluctuations, flataffectAbsorption,Distribution,Metabolism,andExcretionOlder adults are atrisk for adversemedication effectsbecause of theseage relatedchangesGerontologyThe study ofaging and itseffects onpeople as theygrow olderRealityOrientationA communicationtechnique thatmakes olderadults moreaware of person,place and timeDementiaSlow progression,some patients mayhave moresymptoms at night,difficulty findingwords, orientationis often impairedAbuse orMistreatmentAccording to theUS DOJ 10% ofadults 65 yrs ofage or olderexperience someform of this eachyearLossThis burden becomessignificant as onebecomes older; ex.retirement, changesin roles/relationships,health and functionalabilityDenturesThe cost ofthese arenot coveredby MedicareHeartDiseaseandCancerThe leadingcauses ofdeath inolder adultsValidationTherapyAn alterativeapproach tocommunication withan older adult that isconfused; focused onan attitude of respectand empatheticlisteningNormalChanges inAging andDiseaseManifestationsAs future nurses itimportant that welearn to useclinical judgementin order todifferentiatebetween these twoHand Hygiene& FollowingProper IsolationPolicy andProceduresThe leadingpreventativemeasures to theprevention andtransmission ofHospital AssociatedInfections (HAIs) inolder adultsImmobilityIncontinenceandMalnutritionMajor contributingfactors in skinbreakdown andthe developmentof pressureinjuriesMaximalFunctioningandIndependenceThe aim fornursinginterventionsfor older adultsis the focus ofCaregiversMostperpetratorsof elderlyabuse areStrength,Flexibility,andBalanceThe physicalability toachieveADLsrequiresDeliriumSudden/abrupt,fluctuations insymptoms; worse atnight, in the dark andon awakening; oftenincoherent,orientation isgenerally impairedCOPD andcerebrovasculardiseaseThe thirdleading causesof death forindividuals 65and older

Caring for Older Adults - Call List

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  1. Some common physiological changes associated with normal aging that can make older adults more at risk for disease
    Skin elasticity, Decreased Cough Reflex, and Lowered Cardio Output
  2. One of the Greatest Challenges for Older Adults
    Safe Medication Use
  3. Nurses collaborate with older adults in assisting them to achieve these iin a healthy manner
    ADLs
  4. Focus on activities that allow older adults to remain functional and safe within their living environments
    Restorative Care Measures
  5. Due to these changes we must learn to assess family dynamics, quality of relationships, role changes, finances, housing, social networks, activities, health, wellness and spirituality
    Psychosocial and Mental Health Changes
  6. Classic signs and symptoms of disease in older adults present as?
    Absent Blunted or Atypical
  7. May occur with major life changes, can be chronic, worse in the morning, situational fluctuations, flat affect
    Depression
  8. Older adults are at risk for adverse medication effects because of these age related changes
    Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion
  9. The study of aging and its effects on people as they grow older
    Gerontology
  10. A communication technique that makes older adults more aware of person, place and time
    Reality Orientation
  11. Slow progression, some patients may have more symptoms at night, difficulty finding words, orientation is often impaired
    Dementia
  12. According to the US DOJ 10% of adults 65 yrs of age or older experience some form of this each year
    Abuse or Mistreatment
  13. This burden becomes significant as one becomes older; ex. retirement, changes in roles/relationships, health and functional ability
    Loss
  14. The cost of these are not covered by Medicare
    Dentures
  15. The leading causes of death in older adults
    Heart Disease and Cancer
  16. An alterative approach to communication with an older adult that is confused; focused on an attitude of respect and empathetic listening
    Validation Therapy
  17. As future nurses it important that we learn to use clinical judgement in order to differentiate between these two
    Normal Changes in Aging and Disease Manifestations
  18. The leading preventative measures to the prevention and transmission of Hospital Associated Infections (HAIs) in older adults
    Hand Hygiene & Following Proper Isolation Policy and Procedures
  19. Major contributing factors in skin breakdown and the development of pressure injuries
    Immobility Incontinence and Malnutrition
  20. The aim for nursing interventions for older adults is the focus of
    Maximal Functioning and Independence
  21. Most perpetrators of elderly abuse are
    Caregivers
  22. The physical ability to achieve ADLs requires
    Strength, Flexibility, and Balance
  23. Sudden/abrupt, fluctuations in symptoms; worse at night, in the dark and on awakening; often incoherent, orientation is generally impaired
    Delirium
  24. The third leading causes of death for individuals 65 and older
    COPD and cerebrovascular disease