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What age group makes up the geriatrics
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65 and older
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What is the trend for old people living alone
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Rising 13 million by 2010
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What are some difficulties when assessing Geriatrics
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Multiple problems
Differing between age problems and illness and injuries |
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List 5 body systems effected by age
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Integumentary
Cardiovascular Respiratory Sensory Renal Immune Endocrine |
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List 3 aging changes in the integumentary system
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More prone to bruising and longer healing time
Thinner skin Sense of touch is dulled |
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List 3 aging changes in the cardiovascular system
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Diminished pumping action
Degeneration of the conduction system Loss of elasticity in the vascular system Change in BP |
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What is atherosclerosis
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Accumulation of gunk in the vessels
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What is arteriosclerosis
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Harding of the arteries
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What does decreased ciliary activity mean
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The small hairs in the respiratory system decrease in number
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What does a decrease in Psycho motor skills cause in geriatric patients
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Falls
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What is Kyphosis
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A humped back or bending forward of the thoracic spine
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What is lordosis
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Bending backward of the lumbar spine
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What is poly-pharmacy
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Multiple medications often from different doctors and pharmacies
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How should you interact with the elderly
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Use their proper name
Maintain eye contact Ask questions 1 at a time Wait for answers Do not assume Altered LOC is normal |
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What are the two main causes of trauma in the elderly
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Falls is number 1
Auto accidents is number 2 |
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What may be required to make the elderly more comfortable when back-boarded
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Padding
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How are vitals sign orthostatic in the elderly
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Patients blood pressure changes when they are standing up vs siting down
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List two Altered Mental statues seen in the elderly
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Delirium
Dementia |
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You have an elderly patient showing the signs of abnormal breathing sounds, JVD, peripheral edema, fatigue and dyspnea. What should you suspect
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CHF
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What is a Pulmonary Embolism
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A blood clot in the lung.
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List some causes of Dyspnea in the elderly
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CHF
COPD - Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Asthma Pulmonary Edema Pneumonia |
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What is a Transient Ischemic Attack
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Reduced blood flow to an area of the brain causing stroke like symptoms that usually diminish in 24 hours
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List some risk factors affecting mortality in the elderly
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Age >75
Living alone Recent death of spouse Recent hospital visit Incontinence Immobility Unsound mind |
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List some things that cause emotional and psychological changes in the elderly
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Loss of physical function
Loss of family and friends Financial strain |
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What should be noted in the scene size-up of an elderly patient
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Condition of the home
Signs of Abuse and neglect |
