Chp 33 Knowledge Obj. Work Sheet

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Chapter 33 Knowledge Objectives Worksheet
1. Define the term “geriatrics.” (p 1215)
• Geriatrics- it is the assessment and treatment of disease in a person who is 65 years or older
2. Explain the GEMS diamond and its role in the assessment and care of the geriatric patient. (pp 1221–1223)
• G –geriatric patients E-environmental assessment M-medical assessment S- social assessment
• The GEMS diamond provides a concise way to remember the important issues for older people by using this concept it will help you make appropriate referrals and as a result you will help older people maintain their quality of life.
3. Define “polypharmacy,” and explain the toxicity issues that can result. (p 1235)
• Polypharmacy-the usage of multiple prescriptions by one patient this can result in overdosing , medications that counter act each other or have a negative reaction when taken
4. Discuss the special considerations when responding to calls to nursing and skilled care facilities. (pp 1241–1242)
• There are several issues that can have an effect on you and the service that you provide such as the spread or infections from patient to patient or yourself such as MRSA or Clostridium difficile. As well as the ability to get the information you need to treat your patient because of the size of the facility and the amount of care workers per patient or the amount of time the patient has with a care giver plus the orders that the patient has such as a DNR
5. Describe the causes of elder abuse and neglect, and explain why the extent of elder abuse is not well known. (pp 1243–1245)
• There are several factors that can cause abuse such as the abuser is the product of child abuse themselves and they are retaliating , not well trained to care for the elderly they may be fatigued ,unemployed ,or under substance abuse or may categorize the elderly as undesirable patients.
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