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GerontologicalNursing Exam 1
gerontology - answer study of aging and/or the
aged
older adults = 65+
geriatrics
-medical care of older adults
chronic disease and aging
-heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and
stroke
-healthcare costs significant issue
-sensory impairments and oral health
-decline in memory (dementia is NOT normal part
of aging)
,geriatric syndromes - answer common conditions
found in older adults that tend to be multifactorial
and are NOT part of clear diagnosis
-pressure ulcers, functional decline, delirium, falls,
frailty, dizziness, syncope, urinary incontinence
SPICES (to easily remember what to ask)
-sleep
-problems with eating/feeding
-incontinence
-confusion
-evidence of falls
-skin breakdown
aging brain - answer decrease in size and weight of
brain
-hippocampus loses volume
-plasticity not completely loss with age
-decrease in neurotransmitters and receptors
,-cerebral bloodflow decreases with age
-BBB degredation of capillary walls
communication in elderly - answer relies heavily on
intact senses
-hearing, vision, physical and cognitive processes
vocab increase with age
rate of speech slows and articulation less clear
types of barriers
-internal
-external
-language
mild cognitive impairment - answer middle state
between normal aging and dementia
-acquired cognitive deficits
-DO NOT significantly interfere with daily
functioning
, risk factors and warning signs of dementia - answer
risk factors
-*AGE* is number one
-family history
-genetics
-head trauma
-vascular disease
-brain infections
warning signs
-frequent forgetfulness
-difficulty with common tasks
-forgetting common words
-becoming lost in familiar places
-poor judgment
-misplacing objects
-changes in mood, behavior, personality
-lack of interest/involvement with life activities
(depression also mimics some of these signs of
cognitive impairment)
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