Chapter 13 - geriatric

Question 1

psychological changes in the older person?

Answer 1

> a progressive decline is seen in the older person @ a cellular level again.
this decline minimises the reserves and resources that this population has to respond to injury
over 65

Question 2

Leading cause of death + 2nd

Answer 2

falls and then MVA

Question 3

Why could they have fallen>

Answer 3

• syncope - due to dysrhythmias, venous pooling, orthostatic hypotension, hypoxia, anemia or hypoglycemia
• alcohol and medications e.g. anti-hypertension, diuretics, hypoglycemic agents
• changes in postural stability
• slower reaction times
• poor visual acuity and visual attention

Question 4

Modifiable and non modifiable

Answer 4

Non ; response to stress, illness, temp, meds, trauma and bloods

Mod; lifestyles, socioeconomic, diet and physical activity