Module 6 - Complex Care Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
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% physically active

A

35%

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2
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% overweight or obese

A

72%

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3
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how many australians have chronic conditions?

A

50%

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4
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examples of chronic conditions (AA CCC BDM)

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arthritis, asthma
CVD, COPD, cancer
back pain/problems, diabetes, mental health conditions

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5
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which 3 chronic conditions contribute most to the disease burden in australia?

A

cancer, coronary heart disease, mental illness

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6
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leading cause of death in older australians

A

coronary heart disease

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7
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prevalence of CHD

A

13%

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8
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cerebrovascular disease refers to any disorder related to…

A

the blood vessels that supply the brain and covered membranes

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9
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what is the most common cause of death from cerebrovascular disease?

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stroke

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10
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cerebrovascular disease accounts for what % of deaths

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7.8%

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11
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the reason that the respiratory system becomes less efficient as we age is because of..

A

the decrease in muscle fibers support this system; less elastic collagen and elastin

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12
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the decrease in elastic recoil of the lungs during expiration is due to less what?

A

elastic collagen and elastin

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13
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decrease in elastic recoil of the lungs results in

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stiffening of the chest wall

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14
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what is tidal volume?

A

the amount of air that is able to move in and out of the lungs

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15
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decrease in tidal volume during ageing lead to

A

dyspnoea

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16
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changes in pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange are due to what 3 things?

A
  • decreasing number of alveoli
  • emphysematous changes
  • decrease in PO2
17
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emphysematous changes

A

abnormal enlargement of air spaces in the lungs

18
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PO2

A

concentratiojn of oxygen in the blood

19
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how much does PO2 decline by age 80?

20
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3 ways to promote health and maintain the function of the respiratory system in older people

A
  • encouragement to stop smoking
  • education about infection control
  • vaccinations (influenza and pneumococcal)
21
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slower responses to stress and slower ability to return to normal are due to

A

lower resting HR

22
Q

reduced blood supply to extremities and orthostatic/postural hypotension are due to

A

reduced arterial elasticity

23
Q

how does BP in older people change

A

systolic blood pressure slightly increases

24
Q

Older adults may consider a low dose of _____ to assist with cardiovascular changes during ageing

25
What is frailty?
A process of age related decline in multiple bodily systems that predisposes an older person to sudden change in health status
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Frailty is a condition requiring _______ and ________-____ management
Interdisciplinary, longer-term
27
Poor mobility, reduced strength, poor nutrition, delirium, falls, impaired condition and low mood are all risk factors for which condition?
Frailty
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4 interventions to support older people with frailty
- encouraging exercise - referral to members of interdisciplinary team - cognitive activities and training programs to help short term memory, problem solving and information recall - nutritional supplementation.
29
Polypharmacy us associated with an increased risk of
Adverse drug reactions
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Increase rate of chronic health conditions, reduced capacity for independent living and increased risk of suicide are all associated with
Mental illness in later life