Care of the Older Adult WGU - C475, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. (LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025)

Care of the Older Adult WGU - C475, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. active eunthanasia - -person directly and deliberately causes the patient's death. (given an overdose of painkillers) passive euthanasia - -person does not directly cause patient's death, they just allow them to die. (withhold meds or feedings, taken off of 02) senile kyphosis - -occurs with advancing age. Development of this can be postural, often corrected with exercise and strengthening program. What happens with atrophy of sweat glands? - -Very susceptible to heat and cold. Decrease wound healing process. Respite Care - -care for caregiver to allow them time off from caring for their family member. Quality of life - -Independence and autonomy orthopenic position - -upright position to prevent SOB what do restraints put you at risk for? - -death, increase falls, injure self, mortality rate increase What three things are most important in transitional care? - -1) Med rec is correct (can they access meds) 2) do they understand when to call Dr. 3) electronic records being sent to accepting facility without delay What are the three models of transition care? - -1) BOOST 2)CMI 3)TCM What does BOOST stand for? - -Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions Goal of BOOST? - -reduce 30 day readmission rates for older adult