Special Populations health tech
At what age do most women experience menopause
45-50
Meal delivery programs, home health care and transportation services all aim to help elderly patients how?
Assist with activities of daily living
Which is NOT a cause of mental illness?
.weak character
How can you help a resident who is having trouble sleeping?
Give the patient a back rub
If a dementia patient is on medication, where should the medicine be stored?
In a locked area
If a patient with dementia is on medication, where should the medication be stored?
In a locked area
Who has the most interaction with mentally ill patients in medical facilities?
Nurses and assistants
What are the two principles of behavior modification
Reward positive behavior. Redirect negative behavior
In which stage of grief do patients make promises or turn to religion in hope of having more time to live?
Bargaining
T or F? Bright lights are helpful for patients with dementia
F
T or F? Dementia is a normal part of aging
F
When is a geriatric chair considered a restraint?
When a patient needs assistance to get out
When are side rails considered a restraint?
When they are not medically necessary
What can cause a man of age 70 to have approximately 50% the strength of a man of age 30?
muscle atrophy
Which is an internal factor that may prevent a patient from resting?
nausea
Which is NOT a type of geriatric care?
Hospital
Which symptoms are typical of stage 1 Alzheimer's disease?
Short-term memory loss
What should you do if your speech-impaired patient gets frustrated?
Switch to a new topic and try again later
As a result of a brain injury, a patient cannot speak or understand language. What is this?
Aphasia
When are restraints used?
As needed for the safety of patients
what does NOT happen to the body after it is deceased?
body heat increases
Hospice care is typically provided to terminally ill who patients are expected to give?
6 months or less
According to behavior modification theory, how should a health care worker react when Mr. Lynn takes a magazine from Ms. Thomas's hands?
Ask Mr. Lynn to join others in a game of cards.
Which restraint changes a patients mental abilities?
Chemical
When is mental retardation usually diagnosed?
Early childhood
How often must a restrained patient be checked?
Every 15 minutes
How often must a restrained patient be released?
Every two hours
T or F? Assisted living facilities are designed for people who need specialized nursing care
F
T or F? Men are more susceptible than women to bone loss as they age
F
T or F? The effects of aging on the heart are minimal?
F
Which can help prevent the use of restraints
Immediately report physical and mental changes
What act requires facilities to provide for the mental, physical and social well-being of residents?
OBRA
How should restraint devices be applied?
Over clothing
Who usually decides which types of activities are suitable for a residents needs?
Recreational therapists
Two principles of behavior modification
Reward positive behavior. Redirect negative behavior.
Dementia results in the loss of
Social and cognitive functions
When speaking with a hearing impaired patient, it is best to
Speak naturally
T or F? In stage 1 of Alzheimer's Disease, most people are aware that something is wrong with them
T
How does the Brian compensate for the decline of body functions?
By creating new synapses
What is the purpose of ombudsman?
To oversee the quality of local long-term care facilties
What is the purpose of the Residents Bill of Rights?
To protect residents in long-term care facilities
In which stage of grief do patients slowly separate themselves from the world so that they can rest in peace and dignity?
acceptance
in what stage of grief will people become hostile and attempt to lay blame for their illness on themselves or on those around them?
anger
How does the brain compensate for the decline of body functions?
by creating new synapses
what is postmortem care?
caring for the body after the breath.
Which one results from a decrease in peristalsis?
chronic constipation, chronic diverticulitis, difficulty swallowing- all of above
Which is NOT appropriate for meals in a long-term care facility?
contain high amounts of cholesterol
What are the value, beliefs, ideas, customs, and characteristic that are passed from one generation to the next?
culture
what causes the increased rates of constipation and diverticulosis seen in older adults?
decrease in peristalsis
In what stage of grief will a person reject the idea that he or she is dying, or insist that the doctor has made a mistake?
denial
in which stage of grief do patients retreat to quiet withdrawal, express spoken regrets, or feel great sadness?
depression
Which is the most common form of dementia?
Alzheimer's disease
Which is a sign of approaching death?
the skin becomes pale
which is a sign of approaching death
the skin becomes pale
Why does increased activity cause the elderly to become breathless?
there is less oxygen in their blood
What happens to elderly people as their immune systems wear down?
they become more susceptible
Which of the following is a characteristic of retraints?
they do not allow normal access to a patients own body
What is the purpose of the residents Bill Of Rights?
to protect residents in long-term care facilities
What happens to elderly people as their immune systems wear down?
They become more susceptible to illness
What is the degree to which a person is able to become independent and socially responsible according to their age and culture
Adaptive behavior
What is the degree to which a person is able to become independent and socially responsible to his or her age and culture?
Adaptive behavior
How can an alarm be used as a restraint alternative?
Alert staff if a patient begins to wander
Which of the following areas are affected by Alzheimer's disease?
All of the above -Memory and thinking, reasoning and judgement, language skills, behavior, mood, and personality
Which of the following symptoms are typical of stage 2 Alzheimer's disease?
All of the above- Wandering and pacing, sundowning, hallucinations, uncontrollable impulses
What is the best way wandering patients?
Allow patients to wander in safe environment
Muscle atrophy can cause which of the following?
Decrease in strength
Which of the following are a state of temporary mental confusion?
Delirium
Which is the most common mental health problem with older people?
Depression
Which of the following is NOT a key symptom of schizophrenia?
Despair
Which of the following are true of a depressed individual?
Is uninterested in daily activities
What is another name for the emotional high experienced in Bipolar disorder
Mania
What is another name for the emotional high experienced in bipolar disorder?
Mania
Which aspect of intellectual development may decline in late adulthood?
Memory
What is defined as the highest level of anxiety?
Panic
What is the highest level of anxiety?
Panic
Which of the following is true of patient hygiene?
Patients should be given the opportunity to care for themselves.
Which is a description of patients in assisted living facilities?
Patients who are still able to care for themselves
What is defined as fear of an object, situation, or activity?
Phobia
Reality orientation is used to help confused patients remain oriented to
The environment, time, and themselves
Which of the following is true of restraints?
The patient or a family member must give written consent
What factors determine whether a person is "old"
The way the person thinks, feels, and acts
Why are restraints used only as a last resort?
They can cause physical and emotional concerns
Which is a characteristic of a restraint?
They do not allow normal access to a patients own body
Which of the following can help prevent the use of restraint
They do not allow normal access to a patients own body
What can be used to balance hormones that are lost when the endoctrine system begins to age?
hormone replacement medicine
Which body system declines and causes poeple to get sick more frequently as they age?
immune system
As people age, emotional and social development become?
interrelated
Which aspects of physical care are especially important for terminal patients?
oral care, fluid intake, and skin care
