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Gerontology Exam Questions and correct Answers 2024/2025( A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED).
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GerontologyAcute Care Environment - ANS Primary objective is to get the medical condition
resolved. The big picture is important to focus on to incorporate rehabilitative
techniques.
Negs of acute care environment - ANS lack of quality sleep, med or electrolyte
imbalances can cause confusion, lack of time for staff to assist with ADL's,
limited space and privacy, unusual noises and odors, sensory overload.
Long term care environment - ANS required when the older adult needs help
meeting everyday needs.
Two categories of residents are found in a long term care facility - ANS Short
term and long term
skilled nursing facility environment - ANS offers subacute care that has a strong
rehab focus and a shorter length of stay
Four most common client care needs (at skilled nursing facilities) - ANS physical
rehab, stroke rehab, wound care, and recovery from hip fracture
Home care environment - ANS older adults receive care at home from family
members or organized sources such as visiting nurses or home health aides.
The typical caregiver is - ANS female and over 65
assisted living - ANS separate living quarters, community activity area, and
dining room. provides supervision to relatively independent older adults and
some health services
adult day care - ANS a setting that provides structured activities during the day
much like a child day care.
, medical model of adult day care - ANS provides health care services along with
structured activities during the day
social model of adult day care - ANS stresses social activity during structured
activities during the day
respite care - ANS scheduled stays at a facility to give "time off" to a caregiver
6 services available for those caring for older adults at home - ANS respite care,
day care, home health, nutrition programs, senior center, transportation services
home health - ANS assistance with ADL's via aide or nursing care via nurses at
home
nutrition programs - ANS congregate meals or home delivery for a nominal fee,
senior centers, meals on wheels
senior center - ANS Gov funded centers that provide recreational activities,
lunch, health screening, and transportation to and from the site
transportation services - ANS transportation services for grocery shopping or
medical appts
Age related changes - ANS absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion,
increased sensitivity, decreased sensitivity, adverse drug reaction
absorption - ANS stomach contents become more alkaline, blood flow to
intestines and motility is slowed leading to slower absorption
NI for absorption - ANS always administer meds on time
distribution - ANS slower d/t decreased circulation, decreased body water &
increased body fat causing a sustained release and the drug to remain in the
body longer. Can cause greater effects or toxicity
NI for distribution - ANS Start low with dosage and go slow, checking for toxicity
metabolism - ANS occurs in the liver. decrease in liver size and blood flow and
functions in the kidney
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