Special Populations Unit 2 Elderly Patients

Most elderly people are unhappy and lonely

______ is designed for people who need minimal assistance.

Most elderly people live in nursing homes or long-term care facilities.

____ is a disease that causes recurring blockage of the air passages.

______ is a disease in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin.

Elderly people can learn new skills.

Where would a CNA help the patient bathe, dress, groom, eat, and fulfill other basic needs.

____ any intentional action that causes physical harm, pain, or mental distress.

Pain, nausea, hunger and thirst, high temperature, anxiety, confusion, and anger can_____

Aggressive behavior, anger and hostility, and demanding behavior are expressions of ___________

Most elderly people have limited incomes.

How is the skeletal system affected by aging?

_________ occurs when there is a loss of blood flow and oxygen to the brain.

In regards to religion a CNA should

____ was established to ensure a high quality of care in long-term care facilities.

Self worth, Sense of Achievement, security and feeling of being loved are______

Anxiety, fear, and loneliness can lead to _________

An ________ is the drastic increase in the elderly population of a country.

_____ is a group of disorders where one or more joints are inflamed

It’s easier to detect infections in the elderly than in young people.

Room temperature, Ventilation, Noise and odors are all

______ occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to supply the needs of the body.

Which intellectual developments do not occur during late adulthood?

_________ is a disease in which bone mass and density decrease.

Many people remain employed into their 70’s and 80’s

A state employee who works with elderly patients and their families to ensure patient rights.

What physical developments occur during late adulthood?

How is the muscular system affected by aging?

____ is designed to provide specialized nursing care to people with chronic conditions

Which emotional and social developments do not occur during late adulthood?

Anyone over the age of 65 is “old.”

How is the cardiovascular system affected by aging?