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What is GEMS
Geriatric
Environment
Medical assessment
Social assessment
Sensation of pain?
May be deminished and not localized
Collagen
A protein that is the chief component of connective tissue and bones
Atherosclerosis
An accumulation of fatty material
Kyphosis
Curling or curving of the back
Polypharmacy
Refers to the use of multiple prescription drugs by a single pt
What happens to the brain as we age?
Brain tissue shrinks
Delirium
Is a change in mental status that is marked by the inability to focus , think, and maintain attention
Advanced directive
Specific legal papers that direct relatives and caregivers about what kind of medical treatment may be given if the pt cant speak for themselfs
GI Bleeding? (lower digestive tract bleeding?)
Looks like Black tar!
Leading causes of death in the geriatric population
Heart disease
Cancer
Stroke
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Diabetes
Trauma
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
Author
zantoz
ID
18099
Card Set
EMT-B
Description
Quiz-33
Updated
2010-05-10T19:42:56Z
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