Frailty - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

T/F Decreased size, number of cells in CNS (gyral atrophy), Ventricular dilation, and cerebral metabolic rate of O2 utilization decline are normal processes of aging in CNS. - ANSWERSTrue T/F Cortical neuronal loss is part of normal aging. - ANSWERSFalse! - not part of normal aging Areas where there is neuronal loss - ANSWERSThalamus, straitum, basal forebrain, hippocampus T/F Not all older adults are frail and not all frail older adults are disabled. - ANSWERSTrue T/F Fr...

Medical Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Ignatavicius Workman Test Bank Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the new nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providin...

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Questions and Answers (Graded A)Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Questions and Answers (Graded A)Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Questions and Answers (Graded A)Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Questions and Answers (Graded A)Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Questions and Answers (Graded A) Clinical Frailty Scale - ANSWER - -more frail you are less likely to survive CPR Common presentations of older people to healthcare - ANSWER - Incontinence, fun...

TEST BANK FOR GERONTOLOGIC NURSING 6TH EDITION BY MEINER ALL CHAPTERS Chapter 01: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing Meiner: Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: a. promote the practice of gerontologic nursing within the acute care setting. b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice. c. elevate the practice of ge...

Exam 2: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging & Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct - Galen Q: Examples of pharmacodynamics in older adult Answer: response to beta adrenergic receptor stimulators & blockers, baroreceptor sensitivity sensitivity to meds Q: what are some meds that are sensitive in the older adult Answer: anticho, benzos, narcotics, warfarin, cardiac drugs: diltiazem/verapamil Q: describe chronopharmacology Answer: ionship between pharmacokinetics/dy...

ANP 650 FINAL REVIEW ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Qualifying factors for acute rehab - ability to tolerate 3 hours of therapy per day -do not need to be able to shower themselves Which patient population do best in acute rehab? - stroke - total joint - hip fractures - head injuries Tertiary prevention: treating the complications of a disease HMO: A group plan offering prepaid medical care to its members. Negotiated fees, paid by diagnosis LTAC...

Cascade iatrogenesis - Answer a spiraling unintended decline of health from a series of severe effects caused by medical intervention Examples of cascade iatrogenesis - Answer pressure ulcers medication errors delirium falls physical restraint use hospital mortality hospital length of stay hospital readmissions How is frailty defined in the older adult? - Answer 3 or more symptoms: -unintended weight loss -consistent exhaustion -weak grip strength -slow walking speed -low...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Symptoms of relocation syndrome and what do we want to help with that? Answer: ▪ Sleep disturbances, GI upset, anger, anxiety, depression. Carefully explain all procedures before they occur o Ask family to provide familiar objects at the patient's bedside o Ask about expectations during hospital stay o Ask about normal routines, activities, foo...

HLTH 330 - Unit 1: Introduction to Health InformaticsIs there an agreed upon definition of health informatics? - correct answer No, however they all involve handling data and knowledge. -ex: patient records, clinical frailty scale, electronic health records, WebMD does health informatics only involve computer/electronics? - correct answer No Wikipedia definition of Health Informatics - correct answer Deals with the resources, devices, and methods required to optimize the acquisition, sto...

What 5 stages of grieving were developed by Elizabeth Kubler - Ross? - ANSWER Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance What action would a nurse include as an appropriate measure to prevent a fall or postpone frailty? - ANSWER Stethening exercise to strengthen muscles