NSG 460 Exam 7 (Complete And Verified Study material) (45pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. What are examples of chronic geriatric syndromes and why are they important for providers to recognize? How do they affect acute disease processes?: Answer -Urinary incontinence, fragile skin, confusion, problems with eating or feeding,falls, and sleep disorders -Early identification is important to prevent decline 2. What is the goal for functional assessment and management across set-tings?: Answer Goal is the same across all settings 3. What factors are functional status dependent on?: Answer motivation, vision andhearing, degree of assistance required, cognition 4. Which factors affectfunctionalstatus?: Answer Fluid affectsfunctionalstatus, notstatic which is affected by socialsupport,safety and environmental;issues, physiologicaland psychological status, interaction of these components provides a snapshot of an aging adult's functional status at a given point in time 5. Why is functional assessment important?: Answer Basis for care planning, goal set-ting, and discharge planning -Baseline for continual comparison -Helps predict patient prognosis -Objective measure to evaluate efficacy of treatments -Needed for eligibility of services -Durable medical equipment -Home medications -Inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation For the older adult and family: Can identify areas for planning