geriatric Flashcards
1
Q
age related changes
A
after 30 1% organ system funtion loss every year
max heart rate declines
shock is easy to miss
communication problems
2
Q
fractured in falls?
A
hip and proximal femur
3
Q
edema and swelling can be a sign of
A
heart, vascular, or liver disease
4
Q
altered mental status
A
meds hypoglycemia stroke sepsis infection in bloodstream hypothermia pneumonia
5
Q
abdominal pain and gastrointestinal bleeding could mean
A
abdominal aortic anyeurism bowrl obstruction or blockage diverticulitis internal bleeding cencers of gastrointestinal tract ulcers adverse effects of medications
