Healthy People 2010
develop a set of health care objectives designed to increase the quality and quantity of years of healthy life of Americans and to
... [Show More] eliminate health disparities
barriers to physical activity
lack of access to safe areas to exercise, pain, fatigue, and impairment in sensory function and mobility
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risks for poor nutrition
multiple chronic illnesses, may have tooth or mouth problems that may interfere with their ability to eat, may be socially isolated, may have economic hardship, may be taking multiple medications that can cause changes in appetite or gastrointestinal symptoms, and may need assistance with self-care
falls
leading cause of unintentional injury death in older adults in this country
Polypharmacy
the taking of multiple drugs concurrently, whether prescribed or OTC
tetnus shot
recommended re-vaccination after 10 years in the elderly
Mini Mental State Examination
This exam test the elderlys orientation, registration, attention and calculation, recall(memory) and visou spatial skills. If the patient score less than twenty indicates cognitive impairment. Aids in detecting dementia
CAGE questionnaire
• Cut down: Refers to attempts by the client to cut down on drinking
• Annoyance: Related to suggestions by friends or family to cut down on drinking
• Guilt: Relates to client guilt about drinking
• Eye opener: Relates to the need for a drink in the morning to get going
Elder abuse reporting
may include physical, sexual, psychological, and financial exploitation, neglect, and violation of rights
Report to adult protective service
In nursing homes and assisted living facilities must be reported to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in most states.
Modified Caregiver Strain Index
tool that can be used to quickly screen for caregiver strain with long-term
family caregivers. It is a 13-question tool that measures strain related to care provision
Reciprocity
ability to be true to one's self while respecting and supporting the values and views of another
Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990
this law requires that patients are provided the opportunity to express their preferences regarding lifesaving or life-sustaining care on entering any health care service, including hospitals, long-term care centers, and home care agencies. The law also requires that adequate information be supplied to the patient so that he or she can make informed decisions regarding self-determination
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advanced directives
Decisions regarding life-saving or life-sustaining care are recorded in legal documents known as__________
living will
alternative documents that direct preferences for end-of-life care issues, providing an "if...then..." plan
autonomy
independent; not controlled by others; self-governing
self-determination
The patient right that is the right to decide [Show Less]