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Eye exams, Dental exams ,physical exams - ANSWERPreventive visits that should
be done annually in the older population.
Pneumococcal vaccination - ANSWERShould be done on older patients between the
ages of 65 to 70 every 10 years.
Risk factors for deficient fluid volume - ANSWERAltered swallow reflex, nausea,
acute emotional distress, inability to obtain adequate fluids without assistance,
Altered cognition, draining wounds, diuretic medications, kidney disease, tube
feedings of low sodium, diaphoresis, vomiting, and diarrhea
Inspectors for excess fluid volume - ANSWERIncreased fluid intake comma
compulsive water drinking, decreased urine output, kidney dysfunction, heart failure,
insufficient protein intake, excessive protein loss, steroid therapy, history of
alcoholism or liver disease, get a disease
deficient fluid volume - ANSWERHematocrit lab is increase the blood plasma volume
is decreased and the electrolyte levels creatine and Bun are altered
Excess fluid volume - ANSWERHematocrit is decreased blood plasma volume is
increased electrolyte levels creatine and Bun are altered
Bad proteins that contain large amounts of fat - ANSWERSteak, ham, Organ Meats,
egg yolks, hard cheese, and whole milk
Delirium - ANSWERA mental disorder characterized by disturbances in cognition
attention memory and perception
Confusion - ANSWERa mental state characterized by disorientation regarding time
place or person that leads to the wilderman perplexity and lack of orderly thoughts
Alzheimer's disease - ANSWERThe most common form of dementia and is typically
seen an individuals older than 65 years of age
Receptive aphasia - ANSWERWhen an individual is unable to understand language
and it's written or spoken form
Expressive aphasia - ANSWERPartial loss of the ability to produce language spoken
or written although comprehension is intact
, Global aphasia - ANSWERSevere acquired impairments of communitive abilities are
present across all language Model Tees and often no single communitive Maltese
are no better than another
Stool, emesis, urine,sweat - ANSWERRoutes by which electrolytes are excreted
Phosphorus - ANSWERFound in nuts and seeds and could cause weight loss or
anemia when deficient
Potassium - ANSWERFound in citrus fruits, milk, bananas, apple juice, baked
potatoes also when deficient can cause hyperkalemia and muscle weakness this is
also caused by diuretics
1200 calories - ANSWERRecommended adult daily intake
Influenza vaccine - ANSWERThis vaccine must be obtained on the yearly basis
usually in the fall
Tetanus, diphtheria,pertussis (Tdap vaccine) - ANSWERProtects against contagious
and deadly diseases this vaccine needs to be given once in a lifetime.
Shingles vaccine - ANSWERRecommended for individuals that are over the age of
60 other needs and how often is based on the primary care provider
Nutrition ,exercise and Medical Care - ANSWERFactors that promote health
promotion
Recommended Health prevention practices for older adults - ANSWERSome type of
activity for 30 minutes, healthy diet, annual physical exams
Primary Care - ANSWERVaccinations,Teaching and educating
Secondary care - ANSWERAny type of screening
Tertiary care - ANSWERLast step of care(rehab)
Keeps joints flexible, maintains muscle mass, control blood glucose levels and
weight, gives a sense of well-being - ANSWERThe benefits of exercise in the older
population
Assessment findings in older skin - ANSWERA fragile epidermis that takes longer to
heal, skin producing less melanin causing skin to lighten
Assessment of skin rashes - ANSWERMaybe cause from contact with chemicals or
allergic dermatitis
Senile purpura - ANSWERRed purple or brown area commonly seen in the legs and
the arm(bruising)