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Care of Geriatrics

Prep for final

QuestionAnswer
Active Euthanasia Using methods to actively kill patients. (Morphine, Phenobarbital)
Passive Euthanasia Withholding meds, feedings, O2, and other assistive interventions so death occurs quicker.
Senile Kyphosis Postural malformation due to advanced age. Can be corrected with proper exercise and strengthening.
Atrophy of sweat glands Can cause overheating, decreased body temperature, and impaired wound healing.
Respite Care Care for the family members to allow them time off from caring for family member.
Possible outcomes of Restraints Death, increase risk of falls or injury, increased mortality rate.
BOOST Designed to reduce cereal readmissions back to hospitals.
CTI (Eric Coleman) A 4 week program developed to improved quality of life and aid in transition of care.
TCM Nurse is the case manager. Follows the patient a day after discharge and accompanies them to follow-up visits. Weekly home visits up to 2 months.
Palliative Care For life debilitating disease. Improving quality of life with certain active treatments.
Hospice 6 months or less to live. Family involvement.
Triple Aim Goals Better care, Better health, Lower cost
Functional Decline A new loss of independence. Associated with loss of mobility or ADLs.
Frailty 3 or more ADL deficiencies combined with weakness and chronic exhuastion.
Exercise suggestions Aerobics at least 150 minutes of week.
Nonmalfecense DO NO HARM
Falls The leading cause in unintentional death in older adults.
Medicare Over 65 and some younger patients with diabilities.
Medicaid Provided for low income individuals.
Wear and Tear Theory Cells wear down and lack function with agiing.
Isometric Excercise Pushing on a wall
Isotonic Excercise Resistance bands
Demetia Permanent decrease in mental capacity.
Standard caseload for Transitional RN 15 to 20 cases
Tetanus Vaccine Time Period Every 10 Years
Timeframe of Exercising in Older Adults 10-15 minutes
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