Rnur141 Unit Ii Teaching The Elder

Front 1

what is the basic premises for teaching the elder?

Back 1

intelligence doesnt decline with age, but the speed by which they process the information does slow down. poor health can interfere with learning. there is a short term memory decline, elders are often not motivated to learn.

Front 2

when we asses the elderly what do we need to know?

Back 2

sensory impairment, educational backround, health conditions (are they in pain), physcosocial factors( such as depression), knowledge of the subject matter, their learning style, and can they read.

Front 3

when making a nursing diagnosis what are three things that we can do for our patient?

Back 3

1) make sure the issue can be addressed by teaching.
2) make sure it is realative to their learning needs
3) state the objective as clearly as possible

Front 4

what are we doing when we set specific, short, immediate and long term goals that are measurable?

Back 4

planning/making goals

Front 5

should our plans be prioritized and flexible?

Back 5

yes

Front 6

giving positive feedback using language the elderly can understand and encouraging them to use the same equipment at home are examples of what?

Back 6

implementation

Front 7

during evaluation process, should the nurse except a yes or no answer on verifying the patients understanding?

Back 7

no- we should make them show us and be prepared to make changes.

Front 8

should we avoid medical terminology?

Back 8

yes

Front 9

with who should we use slow, deliberate speech?

Back 9

hearing impaired

Front 10

where should the nurse position themselves, when the patient is hearing impaired?

Back 10

in front of the pt so they can read your lips

Front 11

what is a good intervention for the visual impaired?

Back 11

good lighting and clean glasses

Front 12

what is a good intervention for a pt with a learning disability?

Back 12

use the clock pattern and explain and reexplain! giving them hands on experience

Front 13

should you give instructions based on chronological age?

Back 13

no- should be based on developmental level

Front 14

should you use large print when giving written instructions?

Back 14

yes- should be used in instructions and on labels for perscriptions