NUR 257 Concepts of Aging & Chronic Illness
Exam 4
Question:
marked gait disorders are not normally a consequence of aging alone but more likely indicative of?
Answer:
underlying medical condition
Question:
gait disorders:
arthritis of the knee may result in?
Answer:
ligamentous weakness & instability causing legs to give way or collapse
Question:
gait disorders:
what disease may cause neuro damage & result in gait problems?
Answer:
- diabetes, dementia, Parkinson’s 1 / 3
- stroke, alcoholism
- vitamin B deficiency
Question:
gait disorders:
vitamin B12 deficiency has potentially serious & sometimes irreversible complications if undiagnosed & untreated, these include?
Answer:
- dementia, disorientation, anemia
- neuro damage, gait disturbance
Question:
fall risk reduction programs:
interventions should include what?
Answer:
- risk/footwear assessment, pt/staff education
- bedside signs, wristband alert
- supervised toileting programs, med reviews
- / 3
Question:
suggested components of fall risk reduction interventions
Answer:
- adapt/modify home
- withdraw/minimize psychoactive/other meds
- manage orthostatic hypotn,
- foot problems & footwear
- cont programs (prompted voiding)
- exercise, balance, strength, gait training
- staff/pt education
Question:
describe the following as they related to fall-risk reduction:
environmental modifications?
Answer:
this alone won't reduce falls but when included in multifactorial program they may be of benefit in risk reduction
Question:
pt activities that contribute to falls include?
Answer:
walking, transferring, elimination needs
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