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NRSG 259 Flashcards

1
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Millers functional consequences theory of healthy ageing

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Older adult
Nursing assessment:
1. age related changes
2. negative functional consequences
3. risk factors
nursing intervention --> wellness outcomes
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Millers functional consequences theory information

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SUGGESTS that older adults experience NEGATIVE functional consequences because of 1. age related changes 3. risk factors

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Nurse care planning for older adults

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Distinguish normal age-related changes

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Levett-Jones’ clinical reasoning cycle (5)

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  1. consider pt
  2. collect/process information
  3. identify/establish goals
  4. action
  5. evaluate/reflect
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Theories of ageing

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  1. Biological theories
  2. Psychological theories
  3. Sociological age theories
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Biological theories

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Functioning capacity

  • Error eg. Wear and tear
  • Programmed eg. Immunological
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Sociological theories

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Roles and age related behaviours

eg. Disengagement

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Psychological theories

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Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

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Common health conditions for older Australians

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Arthritis (50%)

Hypertension

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Leading cause of death for older adults

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Ischaemic/coronary heart disease (atherosclerosis)

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Keys to healthy ageing (H P M) (H&M)

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  1. Health promotion
  2. Preventing illness
  3. Managing illness
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Keys to healthy ageing: 2. Preventing illness

Levels or prevention

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Levels of prevention
Primary - risk factors/prevention
Secondary - reduce progression
Tertiary - minimise impact

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13
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Define health promotion

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Enabling people to increase control over and improve their health

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Pathophysiology of ageing

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Musculoskeletal: Deterioration of cartilage = risk of osteoporosis
Gastrointestinal: Liver size reduced = decreased metabolism

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Alzhemiers vs Vascular dementia

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Alzheimers:
Common, progressive, cortex shrinks
–> Beya-amyloid plaques AND neurofibrillary tangles
Vascular dementia:
Cognitive impairment from impaired floor to brain, sudden
–> Stroke AND atherosclerosis

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Paradigms of health care

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Curative > Rehabilitative > Palliative

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Palliative care focus

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Improve quality of life

18
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Most common cancers

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Male: Prostate
Female: Breast
Both: Colorectal

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Risk factors

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Biomedical (genetics)
Lifestyle
Environmental

20
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Cancer prevention

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1 in 3 cancers are preventable

21
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Most common cancer deaths

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Lung

22
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Define quality of life

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Individuals perception of position in life

Broad concept measured as perceived health and wellbeing

23
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Liver cancer

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Hepatocellular carcinoma

24
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Tumour

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Neoplasm

25
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Cancer accuracy tests

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Sensitivity: Tests accuracy in being positive (cancer)
Specificity: Tests accuracy in being negative (no cancer)

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Carcinoma vs Neoplasm

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Carcinoma = cancer
Neoplasm = tumour (either benign or malignant)
27
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Stages of cancer

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  • Genetic mutation
  • Hyperplasia
  • Dysplasia
  • In situ cancer
  • Invasive cancer
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Primary vs secondary cancer

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Primary: In initial site
Secondary: Cancer metastasis to other organs

29
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Symptoms of terminal illness

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Deterioration - disease progression

Terminal phase - bed bound

30
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Symptom management approach (ITT)

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Integrated - multidimensional
Targeted
Tailored - circumstance based

31
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Types of pain

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  1. Nociceptive - nerve stimulation

2. Neuropathic - damaged of abnormal nerves

32
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Define ageing

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Changes and experiences adults encounter as they age

33
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What is a venous leg ulcer

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Wound on leg due to abnormal veins

34
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Venous leg ulcer treatment

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  1. Clean
  2. Debridement - remove dead tissue
  3. Compression
35
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Types of dressings for wound ulcers

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Passive dressing: Eg guaze

Interactive dressing: Eg Hydrocolloid

36
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Define ACAT

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Multidisciplinary team that determines level of support required for QOL

37
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Commonwealth home support program (CHSP)

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Home help with ADL’s for older adults

38
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Home care package levels

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4

39
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Nursing evaluation tool

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Tool used to improve care of patient holistically

40
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary/airway disease

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Airflow limitation due to abnormal inflammatory response of the lungs

41
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4 i’s for geriatric giants

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Immobility
Incontinence
Intellectual impairment
Instability

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