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Decks in this class (17)

Ch. 1 (Seeing through Eyes of Wellness)
What kind of perspective are the ...,
What kind of aging is based off o...,
What kind of aging is based off o...
9  cards
Ch. 2 (Health Inequities, Culture)
What is defined as a social const...,
What is defined as the degree to ...,
What are some health inequities s...
7  cards
Ch. 4 (Theoretical Perspectives)
Is aging multidimensional 1,
Can a single theory explain the c...
2  cards
Ch. 6 (Current Foci of Care)
What landmark report on medical e...,
What do we need to consider when ...,
What involves health workers from...
5  cards
Ch. 7 (Older Adults in Various Settings)
What setting is an option for lon...,
What setting provides support and...,
What setting is a facility that p...
5  cards
Ch. 8 (Ass. of Health & Function)
What is a concern for decreased e...,
As we age does renal blood flow a...,
Is incontinence a normal part of ...
16  cards
Ch. 23 (Safe Mobility)
What is the most important aspect...,
How are joints and connective tis...,
What is a mild form of bone loss 3
13  cards
Ch. 9 (Safe Medication Use)
What is the listing of drugs taht...,
What refers to the absorption dis...,
What refers to the biologic and t...
17  cards
Ch. 25 (Sleep & Rest)
What describes falling asleep ear...,
What describes a disorder in whic...,
What is a large risk factor of ob...
8  cards
Ch. 29 (Comfort & Pain Management)
What are physiologic responses to...,
For someone with pain what do we ...,
How do we administer analgesics 3
4  cards
Ch. 30 (End-of-Life Care)
What are signs and symptoms of im...,
When do life sustaining measures ...,
What is defined as legal document...
8  cards
Ch. 14, 16 (Psychosocial Ass. & Mental Health)
What are the signs symptoms of de...,
What are some important considera...,
What are the risk factors for dep...
3  cards
Ch. 15, 21 (Dementia/Delirium, & Neuro)
What is described as paralysis on...,
What is described as decreased vi...,
What are subtle symptoms of neuro...
25  cards
Ch. 10, 11 (Legal & Ethical Concerns, Elder Abuse)
What allows competent individuals...,
What are situations that may incr...,
Increased responsibilities accomp...
15  cards
Ch. 18, 19 (Digestive, Bowel & Urinary Elimination)
What symptom describes the lack o...,
If a patient has anorexia what sh...,
What symptom describes difficulty...
42  cards
Extras
What are the various pharmacokine...,
How does aging change reactions t...,
What is a early adverse reaction ...
19  cards

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