Exam #3 Flashcards
(26 cards)
what are the effects of aging on body composition
different clothing my be needed as the body changes
Menopause is defined as
cessation in menstrual flow for 12 months
what would you advise a pt. to do that is struggling with stagnation?
volunteer at the local elementary school
an adult who is concerned with body changes should
engage in social interactions
a gynecological screening on a 57 yr old female would include what testing
pap and human papilloma virus
what exam would you perform on an individual with diminished stream?
rectal exam
an older adult is recently widowed. what should you suggest to family members to help pt?
encourage grandparenting
what are the theories of aging?
- Clockwork theory: connective tissue cells have an internal clock that is genetically programmed to stop cell production after so many replications
- Free-radical theory: free radicals cause the aging process
- Wear-and-tear theory: after repeated injury/use, cells wear out and cease to function
- Immune-system-failure theory: idea that the decline in the immune system, increases risk of infection
- Autoimmune theory: aging is related to the body weakening immune system failing to destroying itself
A living will allows a person to
receive care if they become unable to make health care decisions
what would help manage the loss of parents?
previous coping ability
what would be most beneficial to a couple who has given birth to a stillborn?
encourage them to see and hold the baby
what type of home care would be most benificial to a pt with a terminal illness given 6 mon?
hospice
what would help a spouse with grieving process?
- express feelings openly
- accept the help of others
- seek support groups if needed
you are caring for a pt on hospice what should you communicate with the family?
- Determine what is important to the family
- use open questions
- allow them to express concern
- acknowledge their feelings and emotions
what is it called when a patient requires no life saving measures
DNR
to limit the effects of heart disease you should?
avoid high cholesterol foods
what should a pt do to decrease blood pressing
reduce intake of pre-prepared foods
while evaluating a home what would be considered a safety hazard?
fire extingisher in the closet
Religious differences
- Hinduism: death is seem as part of the cycle of reincarnation; cremation is common
- Buddhism: reincarnation and freeing of soul; cremation is common (similar to hindu)
- Judaism: emphasizes current life and not life after death, continuation of the spirit; burial is permitted, cremation is not
- Christianity: afterlife where soul enters heaven or hell; both burial and cremation
most likely cause of death with adults
fire arms and motor vehicle accident
natural family planning
birth control method that involves observing a women’s natural fertility signs to achieve or avoid pregnancy
example of barrier method of contraception
male and female condoms
pt. is having headaches and palpitations frequently you should advise the pt to
schedule a physical exam
middle aged females should be advised what dietary reccomendation?
1500mg of calcium each day
