What This Document Is
This study guide is designed to help students prepare for the first exam in NUR 163: Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients at Hondros College of Nursing. It’s a focused review of key concepts related to preventative care, geriatric health, and assessment tools commonly used with older adult populations.
Why This Document Matters
This guide is essential for students actively enrolled in NUR 163 who are preparing for their first exam. It consolidates important information covered in the course, helping students identify areas for further study and reinforce their understanding of core principles. It’s most effectively used *in conjunction with* course lectures, textbooks, and other assigned materials.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is a *review* tool, not a comprehensive textbook. It highlights key terms and concepts but does not provide in-depth explanations or detailed clinical scenarios. It is not a substitute for attending class or completing assigned readings. It also does not include practice questions or detailed case studies.
What This Document Provides
This study guide includes information on:
* The three levels of preventative care (primary, secondary, tertiary) with examples.
* The benefits of diet and exercise for geriatric patients.
* Recommended screening guidelines for common health concerns in older adults (blood pressure, mammograms, cholesterol, colon cancer).
* An overview of the SPIECES tool for identifying risks in elderly patients.
* Descriptions of assessment scales used in geriatric care, including the Morris Fall Scale, Mini-Cog, Glasgow Coma Scale, Braden Scale, Katz Index, Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
* Communication tools like ISBARFIR.
* Information on common geriatric conditions like influenza, anemia, orthostatic hypotension, delirium, and dementia.
* Key terms related to neurological function (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria).
* Information on hyper/hypocalcemia and hyperthermia.
This preview does *not* include detailed explanations of assessment scale scoring, practice questions, or comprehensive coverage of all geriatric conditions.
