exam 1

Question 1

define health

Answer 1

regular exercise, good nutrition, wellness education, minimal nerve interference

Question 2

define disease

Answer 2

alteration in body functions, shortens normal lifespan, need medical intervention
ex: diabetes

Question 3

define illness

Answer 3

acute, severe symptoms + short duration, treatable
ex: strep throat

Question 4

define assess

Answer 4

evaluation of patient’s health beliefs, physical assessment, identify risk factors, access to healthcare, identify health barriers (finances, health insurance, transportation, language)

Question 5

define diagnose

Answer 5

identify nature of issue

Question 6

define intervene

Answer 6

alter or prevent problem from getting worse

Question 7

physical health

Answer 7

able to perform ADL’s (walking)

Question 8

emotional health

Answer 8

adapts to stress, expresses emotions

Question 9

intellectual health

Answer 9

effectively learns and shares information

Question 10

spiritual health

Answer 10

adopts a belief that provides meaning to life

Question 11

occupational health

Answer 11

balances occupational activities with leisure time

Question 12

environmental health

Answer 12

creates measures to improve standards of living and quality of life (home life)

Question 13

physical abuse

Answer 13

results in bodily injury

Question 14

financial abuse

Answer 14

mismanagement of property or resources

Question 15

emotional abuse

Answer 15

threats, humiliation, isolation

Question 16

neglect

Answer 16

most common form of abuse; failing to provide basic needs

Question 17

EASI

Answer 17

elder abuse suspicion index

Question 18

if elder abuse suspected…

Answer 18

use EASI and contact someone to start investigation

Question 19

body systems for mobility

Answer 19

musculoskeletal, neurological, neuromuscular

Question 20

high risk for impaired mobility

Answer 20

traumatic injury (brain, spinal cord, bones, joints, muscle)

Question 21

progressive dehabilitating

Answer 21

neurologic conditions (multiple slerosis, alzheimer’s, stroke, parkinsons)

Question 22

some risk for impaired mobility

Answer 22

chronic conditions (obesity, COPD, Heart disease, arthritis)

Question 23

complications of immobility

Answer 23

atelectasis (lung collapse), skin breakdown, deep vein thrombosis, pneumonia, slowed peristalsis, weakness, atrophy, joint contractures.

Question 24

interventions for immobility

Answer 24

frequent turning (every 2 hours), skin assessment/care, rom, immobilize when required, deep breathing (important for adalectasis-when lung collapses), weight bearing, nutrition, exercise therapy, pharmacological agents`

Question 25

ADL

Answer 25

walking, bathing

Question 26

IADL

Answer 26

shopping, interacting with community, taxes

Question 27

Katz index of daily living

Answer 27

rates 6 functions- bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, feeding

Question 28

to minimize immobility

Answer 28

evidence-based, exercise therapy, pharmacological agents, surgical interventions, immobilization, assistive devices

Question 29

manifestations of hip fracture

Answer 29

severe pain in hip, thigh, groin, or lower back
unable to walk or stand
stiffness, bruising, swelling
leg on injured side shorter and turned outward
cause or result of fall

Question 30

6P’s Assessment

Answer 30

pain, paresthesia, paralysis, pulselessness, pallor, pressure

Question 31

hip fracture- plan, monitor, interven postoperative care

Answer 31

assess 6 P’s, prevent complications r/t bedrest, assist with ADL’s, assess for confusion, surgical repair is often needed, rest ice and or heat, pain medications, muscle relaxants

Question 32

safety risks

Answer 32

check environment for rugs, cords, etc., successful rehab

Question 33

hendrich II fall scale

Answer 33

risk points for confusion, sympotmatic depression, altered elimination, dizziness/vertigo, gender, anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, ability to rise

Question 34

safety measure after fall

Answer 34

assess patient before moving them

Question 35

transferring patient risks

Answer 35

area is clear, prepare patient

Question 36

individualized care in nutrition

Answer 36

people have different values in terms of culture, self as well as different prefences for nutrition. what works for one person may not work for another

Question 37

alterations contributing to nutrition

Answer 37

tase, smell, habits, convenience, cost, emotion, body image, perceived benefits, portion size

Question 38

nutrition for older adults

Answer 38

risk of undernutrition

Question 39

anthropometry

Answer 39

height and weight trends
bmi
waist to hip circumfrence, skin folds