Geriatric Gems: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Assessment Pearls
 

The purpose of the activity is to provide an update on best practices in caring for the older adults in acute care settings, long-term care, and the home.  Barb will assist nurses in developing skills in assessment and care of urgent problems that commonly occur in the older adult.  Topics highlighted will include new vaccines, new diseases, and new drugs.

 

Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the normal changes that occur with aging body systems.

• Discuss the various techniques used to assess each of the above systems.

• Correlate the above findings with common conditions observed in the elderly population. Describe the effects of the most common drugs on the physical assessment of the geriatric patient.

• Discuss the positive changes one can make to “slow” the aging process. 

 

Successful completion for nursing contact hours

• Payment of $25/person

• Watch entire DVD

• Complete evaluation form

• Complete and submit the 10 item post test

• Scoring of at least 75% is required for successful completion.

 

 

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