Communication and Sensory Perception in Geriatrics

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Which of the following is a common chronic condition related to aging?

  • Common Cold
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hypertension (correct)
  • Asthma

What is a non-pharmacological intervention for chronic care?

  • Antidepressants
  • Insulin injections
  • Environmental modifications (correct)
  • Antipsychotics

Which cognitive skill is considered stable with aging?

  • Attention span (correct)
  • Verbal fluency
  • Language comprehension (correct)
  • Memory recall

Which factor primarily contributes to the development of diabetes in older adults?

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What is a significant aspect of aging that should be acknowledged regarding personal well-being?

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Which ethical principle emphasizes the patient's right to make decisions?

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Which type of communication involves using gestures and body language?

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What is an example of a law that grants additional benefits to senior citizens?

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Which common ethical issue in geriatric care involves weighing benefits against risks?

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What type of cognitive impairment is characterized by reversible confusion?

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Which prevention strategy is aimed at combating elder abuse?

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What type of depression is considered not a normal part of aging?

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Which factor affecting aging involves the interaction between genetics and environment?

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Flashcards

Stable Cognitive Skills with Aging

The ability to pay attention and understand spoken or written language, which generally stays stable with age.

Declining Cognitive Skills with Aging

The ability to remember information and speak fluently tends to decline with age.

Self-Perception and Self-Concept in Aging

How individuals see and value themselves, including their sense of who they are and their accomplishments.

Coping Mechanisms in Aging

Strategies that individuals use to manage life changes and challenges. They involve adapting to new situations and finding ways to cope with stress.

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Stress in Aging

The emotional responses individuals experience during life transitions, such as retirement. It can involve feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or loss.

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Autonomy in Healthcare

The ability of patients to choose their own healthcare choices. It respects their right to make decisions about their treatment.

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Beneficence in Healthcare

Acting in the best interest of the patient. This means ensuring the patient receives the best possible care and treatment.

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Justice in Healthcare

The principle of being fair and impartial in healthcare. This ensures that all patients receive equal and just care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

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Delirium

An acute, reversible confusion that can be caused by medical conditions such as infections or medication side effects, or by environmental factors like dehydration or unfamiliar surroundings. It typically resolves once the underlying cause is treated.

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Dementia

A chronic and irreversible decline in cognitive function affecting memory, language, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities. It is not a normal part of aging.

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Depression

Characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and changes in sleep and appetite. It's more than just a feeling of sadness and can significantly impact a person's quality of life.It is not a normal consequence of aging, but a serious medical condition that requires proper treatment.

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Restraints in Geriatric Care

A type of abuse in which a person intentionally or unintentionally restricts an older adult's movement or limits their freedom. It can be physical, chemical, or psychological.

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Informed Consent in Geriatric Care

The process of ensuring that a patient understands the potential benefits, risks, and alternatives of a medical procedure or treatment plan before consenting to it. It respects the patient's right to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

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Study Notes

Communication

  • Communication is the exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings using speech, writing, or symbols.
  • Verbal communication uses words.
  • Non-verbal communication uses gestures, body language, facial expressions, and tone.
  • Therapeutic communication strategies include person-centered approaches, environmental modifications, and routine adjustments.
  • Barriers to communication include cultural differences, sensory impairments, and emotional states.

Disturbances in Sensory Perception

  • Delirium: Acute, reversible confusion caused by medical conditions or environmental factors.
  • Dementia: Chronic, irreversible decline in cognitive function affecting memory and reasoning.
  • Depression: Persistent sadness and loss of interest, not a normal part of aging.
  • Cognitive assessment tools and screenings identify impairments and their causes.
  • Interventions address cognitive impairments.
  • Ethical principles: Autonomy (respecting patient decisions), beneficence (acting in the patient's best interest), and justice (ensuring fairness in care).
  • Laws: RA 9994 (grants benefits to senior citizens), RA 10645 (mandatory PhilHealth coverage for senior citizens).
  • Ethical issues: Restraints, informed consent, and elder abuse (physical, emotional, financial, and neglect).
  • Prevention of elder abuse includes education, advocacy, and public awareness.

Nursing Care of Chronic Illness

  • Factors affecting aging: Genetics, environment, and diseases.
  • Common chronic conditions: Hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis.
  • Non-pharmacological management involves risk factor management and environmental modifications.
  • Pharmacological interventions are the careful use of medications like antipsychotics and antidepressants.

Goals for Chronic Care

  • Promote quality of life and self-healing.
  • Support family involvement in care planning.

Psychosocial Care of Older Adults

  • Cognitive changes with aging: Stable skills (attention, language comprehension) and declining skills (memory recall, verbal fluency).
  • Self-perception and self-concept: Identity (sense of individuality), and role performance.
  • Coping and stress management: Strategies to adapt to changes and manage stress.
  • Spirituality and aging: Importance of addressing spiritual needs for well-being.
  • Sexuality and aging: Acknowledging intimacy as a fundamental aspect of life.

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