NURS 105 Exam 3: Questions & Answers
What is the SPICES tool?(Ans- This tool assesses sleep, problems with eating, incontinence, confusion, evidence of falls, and skin breakdown.
What is expressive (motor) aphasia?(Ans- the inability to name common objects or express simple ideas in words or writing
what is sensory (receptive) aphasia?(Ans- inability to understand written or spoken language
What is global aphasia?(Ans- inability to understand language or communicate orally
what's stress incontinence (Ans- involuntary release of urine when pt coughs, laughs, sneezes or lifts and object
what's urge incontinence?(Ans- results from sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscles of the urinary bladder, resulting in an urge to urinate
what is functional incontinence?(Ans- Loss of continence from causes outside the urinary tract
What is overflow incontinence?(Ans- involuntary loss of urine caused by an overdistended bladder often related to bladder outlet obstruction or poor bladder emptying because of weak or absent bladder contractions
What are risk factors for incontinence?(Ans- age, menopause, diabetes, hysterectomy, stroke & obesity 1 / 2
What is delirium?(Ans- sudden abrupt; depends on cause acute confusional state - acute changed in attention & awareness that develops over a relatively short time interval & is associated w additional cognitive deficits such as memory deficit, disorientation or perceptual disturbances
What is dementia?(Ans- insidious/slow & often unrecognized generalized impairment of intellectual functioning that interferes w social & occupational functioning
What are some general preventive health measures for older adults?(Ans-
- regular primary, dental, vision & hearing visits
- participation in recommended screening (BP, mammography, etc.)
- immunizations (those who pass from flu are predominantly older adults)
- regular exercise, smoking cessation & weight management
- attaining & maintaining target weight
- eating low fat, we'll balanced diet or specific diet
What is depression?(Ans- happens w major life changes; often abrupt but can be gradual
What is hyperactive delirium?(Ans- characterized by agitations, restlessness, emotional liability & psychotic features such as hallucinations & illusions that often interfere w delivery of care medical emergency & requires prompt assessment & intervention
What are the 3 components of sensory experience?(Ans
- Reception
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Perception