NUR 257 MIDTERM 1
- What is an acute illness?
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Dz that have a rapid onset & short duration Ex Colds, flu, acute gastroenteritis
- What is a chronic illness?
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Dz that are prolonged, do not resolve spontaneously, & are rarely cured
- What are characteristics of acute illness?
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Self-limiting Responds readily to tx
Complications infrequent After illness, clients can return to previous level of functioning
- What are characteristics of chronic illness?
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Permanent impairments Irreversible pathologic changes
Residual disability Special rehab required Need for long-term medical and/or nursing management
- What do most chronic illnesses often lead to? 1 / 4
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A loss of independence
- What is primary prevention of chronic illness?
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Measures that prevent the occurrence of a specific dz
Ex
Proper diet, exercise, and immunizations
- What should you do before admitting an acutely ill pt?
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Always perform a physical assessment before interviewing the pt
- What are common chronic conditions?
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Alzheimer's Dz Vision & hearing deficits
Osteoporosis Stroke Parkinson's Dz Depression
- What is the #1 barrier older adults do not seek professional care?
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Trans- portation 2 / 4
- As a woman what do we less access to?
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Women have fewer access to financial resources than men
#sexist
- What should you do to increase compliance in older adult populations?-
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Refer the pt to social services for assessment of resources is a priority to help increase compliance
- What is unintentional weight loss?
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Greater than/equal to 10lbs in a year
You should ask the pt about dietary intake
- What do we do to assess nutrition in older adults?
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SCALES
S- Sadness/mood change C- Cholesterol (High) A- Albumin (Low) L- Loss or weight gain E- Eating problems (impaired swallowing, poor dentition) S- Shopping/food prep problems 3 / 4
- When assessing for elder mistreatment/abuse what should you do?
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Ques- tion the pt about his/her living situation
- What define Long-term care?
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Rapid pt deterioration or FUNCTION
The client MUST have an inability or difficulty doing ADL's long term
- What is important when dealing w/ relocation stress syndrome?
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Use strategies such as involvement in decisions, pics, orientation by staff, or partnering w/ a seasoned resident buddy may be helpful
Have staff write notes welcoming the pt to the facility
- What is important when admitting someone to a long-term care facility?
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Involve the pt in this process
It is most helpful in assisting the pt to make this transition if you ask the pts preference for the choice of the LTC facility
- What is SPICES known as?
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