Geriatric emergencies - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 35 Geriatric Emergencies Questions and Answers 100% Solved With age, the spine stiffens as a result of shrinkage of the intervertebral disc spaces, and the vertebrae becomes brittle. This increases the risk of: ️️compression fractures. Many older victims of physical abuse may make false statements or lie about the origin of their injuries because: ️️they fear retribution from the abuser. You are assessing a 70-year-old female who complains of intense thirst, frequent urin...

CHAPTER 35 - GERIATRIC EMERGENCIES - AAOS ORANGE BOOK 11TH EDITION - TEST BANK 1 QUESTION AND ANSWERS (2023/2024) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

Geriatric Emergencies ch 35 Exam with Questions and Correct Answers | Passed with Grade A + Talking about an elderly patient in front of him of her to members of the family: - may cause the patient to think he or she has no say in making decisions In contrast to younger patients, older patients are more prone to a decrease in blood pressure (BP) upon standing because: - the body is less able to adapt the BP postural changes

EMT Geriatric EmergenciesWhich of the following is generally NOT acceptable when interviewing an older patient? a. Do not initiate eye contact, because geriatric patients might find this disrespectful b. Speak slowly and distinctly c. Give the patient time to respond unless the condition appears urgent d. Explain what you are doing before you do it - correct answer a. Do not initiate eye contact, because geriatric patients might find this disrespectful In contrast to younger patients, o...

EMT Chapter 36 - Geriatric Emergencies1. To minimize distractions and confusion when assessing an older patient, you should: A. dismiss the family members from the room or area. B. have only one EMT speak to the patient at a time. C. elevate your voice and speak directly to the patient. D. perform a physical exam and then talk to the patient. - correct answer B 2. General communication techniques with the elderly include: A. using medical terms to ensure patient understanding. B. expla...

CHAPTER 35: GERIATRIC EMERGENCIES - TEST BANK 2 QUESTION AND ANSWERS (2023/2024) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

Which interview technique should you use when addressing a geriatric patient? - Listen carfully to the answer the patient provides You are assessing an 80-year-old patient who explains that he was awakened by a sudden feeling of suffocation and respiratory distress. What are his symptoms a characteristic of? - Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

how do geriatric pts respond differently to illness? - -Seek assistance for only small part of symptoms -Perceive important symptoms as "getting old" -Delay seeking treatment -Trivialize chief complaints -Vague, poorly defined chief complaints Of patients >65, ____% have 1 chronic dz and ____% have 3 or more chronic dz. - 85% 1 chronic dz 30% have 3 or more

Ch. 35 Geriatric Emergencies Questions and Answers 100% Solved A 77-year-old female presents with an acute onset of altered mental status. Her son is present and advises that she has a history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, and glaucoma. He further advises that she takes numerous medications and that she is normally alert. When you assess this patient, it is important to note that: ️️the patient is experiencing delirious behavior, which suggests a new health...

We use _____% of healthcare resources in the last 10 years of life. - 90 T or F: Geriatric patients are more likely to present atypically. - True What are some cardiac changes that occur in the elderly with the following? BP HR CO - elevated BP decreased HR decreased CO