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27 Cards in this Set
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Old adults should consume a well balanced diet based on what ?
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Food pyramid and daily allowance of nutrients
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What changes in diet sometimes have to be made for older adults ?
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More protein and vitamin needs
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What can exercise help with?
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Keep joints flexible
Maintain muscle mass Controls blood sugar Promote well being |
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Exercise for each adult is based on what
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Doctor recommendations
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What is alcohol used for in older adults? (Alcoholism)
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Depression
Sleep disorders |
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Older adults should be examined how often
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Once a year, more if problems exist
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Older adults should be immunized against what ?
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Pneumonia and influenza
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Dental exams how often?
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Once a year
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What can contribute to dry mouth?
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Medical conditions
Medications Treatments |
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Does maintaining a positive outlook cause a person to remain healthier longer?
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YES
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How can someone maintain a positive outlook?
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Regular interaction with all age groups
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A decrease for social interaction can contribute to deterioration of cognitive and adaptive skills |
True
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T/F individuals whose religion teaches the body is a temple live longer and healthier
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True
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T/f reliance On home health remedies are common in many cultures
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True
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People can not make sound decisions regarding health and safety unless they
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KNOW the consequences of various behaviors
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T/F people with limited physical mobility, transportation or money are likely to expirence difficulty
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True
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Perception is kind of like what
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Self care
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Perceptions of aging greatly affect a persons a persons what
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Motivation/ willingness to participate
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Cognitive and perceptual problems can do what ?
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Increase risks for personal neglect/ injury
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Sensory changes increase the risk for what?
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Falls
Poisoning Fires Traumatic events |
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What has to be done to determine Alshetimers?
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Autopsy
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T/f aging persons are likely to experience more problems assessing goods and services than younger people.
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True
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A patients financial issues should not be included in the nurses plan of care
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False. Be an advocate for the pat and make sure pat has access to care
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What should you do for a noncompliant pat?
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Identify reasons
Care in nonjudgmental manner Include pat in planning care Emphasize benefits of compliant behavior Acknowledge the right not to comply |
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Unpaid caregivers
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Give care from volunteering time. Can be anyone
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Paid caregivers
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Any type of home help
Provide service |
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Home health services delivered by a team of who?
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RN, LPN, LVN, health aid, housekeeper, dietician, social workers and therapists.
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