Exam (elaborations)
DNURS C475 Care of the older Adult study guide Objectives LATEST STUDY GUIE
- Course
- Institution
DNURS C475 Care of the older Adult study guide Objectives LATEST STUDY GUIE
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
jameswest
Reviews received
Content preview
Care of the older Adult.#1 Competency 742.1.1: Compassionate and
Respectful Care of Older Adults
How do you define Baby
Boomers? Born between 1946-1964
What are the five racial groups listed in text?
European Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans,
and Native Americans.
How would you perform discharge teaching to an Hispanic patient?
Involve family
response to disagreement may be silence and non-compliance
How would you perform discharge teaching to a European
American patient?
possibly not as many close family ties
trust in science/medicine
How would you perform discharge teaching to an Asian American
patient? more closer to western, with emphasis on science
health philosophy balance between individual and world
traditional medicine focuses on regaining balance
How would you perform discharge teaching to an African American patient?
include religion and spirituality, include family, account for distrust of medical
community d/t hx of discrimination
How would you perform discharge teaching to a Native American
patient Natualistic/magic approach
Issues of trust with providers
What is the concept of individualized care?
the standard of practice with older adults, considering the right care, at the right
,time, in the right place and by the right provider of care.
, What are some visual changes related to aging?
lens changes in color (more yellow), more opaque, denser, thinner and less flexible
• pupil/iris- does not dilate as fully (more difficult to see in lower light) or
contract as quickly (prob. sudden illumination
What are some communication accommodations that can be made for
visual deficits?
Position objects within visual field
• verbal indications of actions about to impart
• Large print type
• avoiding dim-illumination or glare
What are some hearing changes related to aging?
, decreased sensitivity to pitch, with high-pitched consonants lost first (t, p, k, f, s,
and ch)
• Conductive problems - reduction of sound transmission - wave blocked from
outer to inner.
• Sesorinueral - sound wave transmission interrupted from inner ear to
auditory cortex (possible damage to choclea and/or auditory nerve).
What is presbycusis?
Old man's hearing - Presbycusis occurs following loss of hair and supporting cells
and nerve fibers in the cochlea.
What are some communication accommodations that can be made
for hearing deficits?
Don't shout
• Make use of unimpaired senses
• Stand in front of pt in well-lit room
• Limit background noise
• short sentences, speak clearly
• writing, pictograms, other modes
What are some speech/language changes associated with aging?
↓respirations strength, deeper voice and shaky/breathy
• ↓saliva, teeth, elasticity and muscle tone may change articulation
• cognitive changes may result in fewer words and making more semantic errors
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller jameswest. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
78462 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now