Unit 5, Geriatric Care
Essential Question: What special considerations should be taken when caring for the geriatric population?
To do this you must be able to answer the following:
Why is it important for me to learn about geriatric care? Below the state of South Carolina feels that you should know the following information. Highlight these standards on your list of HST 2 standards in the front of your notebook.
SC Foundation Standard: Technical Skills
1.4 Identify stages of death and dying.
2.1 Report subjective and objective information.
2.3 Recognize elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, formatting, and confidentiality).
2.4 Document, report, and communicate in a straightforward, understandable, accurate, and timely manner. (understanding how to correct errors, read labels and report information and data)
2.5 Apply active speaking and listening skills.
Essential Question: What special considerations should be taken when caring for the geriatric population?
To do this you must be able to answer the following:
- Name and define the 5 stages of grieving.
- What are the human needs as identified by psychologist Abraham Maslow and what methods can we use to meet them?
- What myths are their about the geriatric population; what are their truths?
- What physical changes are expected to be seen in the geriatric population?
Why is it important for me to learn about geriatric care? Below the state of South Carolina feels that you should know the following information. Highlight these standards on your list of HST 2 standards in the front of your notebook.
SC Foundation Standard: Technical Skills
1.4 Identify stages of death and dying.
2.1 Report subjective and objective information.
2.3 Recognize elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, formatting, and confidentiality).
2.4 Document, report, and communicate in a straightforward, understandable, accurate, and timely manner. (understanding how to correct errors, read labels and report information and data)
2.5 Apply active speaking and listening skills.
Lecture 1 : Death and Dying
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Lecture 2 : Myths of Aging
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Edmodo Closure Assignment:Watch Season 1, Episode 22, "Job Hunting" of the Golden Girls. See how many of the seven myths of aging are represented in this episode. On Edmodo under the Golden Girls Aging Myths Assignment posted to the HST 2 wall write a paragraph for each of the myths you can identify describing how it is portrayed in the episode. This is due by next class.
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Lecture 3 : Physical Changes of Aging
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Edmodo Closure Assignment:Watch Season 1, Episode 10, "The Heart Attack" of the Golden Girls. See how many of the of the physical changes of aging are represented in this episode. On Edmodo under the Golden Girls Physical Changes Assignment posted to the HST 2 wall write a paragraph for each of the changes you can identify describing how it is portrayed in the episode. This is due by the end of class.
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Lecture 4 : Pyschosocial Changes in Geriatrics
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Edmodo Closing AssignmentWatch Season 1, Episode 21, "Flu Attack" of the Golden Girls. See how many of the of the pyschosocial changes of aging are represented in this episode. On Edmodo under the Golden Girls Pyschosocial Changes Assignment posted to the HST 2 wall write a paragraph for each of the changes you can identify describing how it is portrayed in the episode. You may also be able to find more physical changes as well. This is due by the end of class.
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Lecture 5 : Conditions Affecting Mental Orientation
Today's Objective: What are four conditions that may affect an elderly patient's mental orientation?
Estelle Getty played Sophia on The Golden Girls. She passed away with advanced dementia in 2008.
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Rue McClanahan played Blanche on The Golden Girls. She passed away in 2010 from a CVA.
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Edmodo Closing AssignmentWatch Season 3, Episode 1, "Old Friends" of the Golden Girls. See how many of the of the pyschosocial changes of aging are represented in this episode, as well, as conditions that may affect mental orientation. On Edmodo under the Golden Girls Mental Orientation Assignment posted to the HST 2 wall write a paragraph for each of the facts you can identify describing how it is portrayed in the episode. You may also be able to find more physical changes as well. This is due by the end of class.
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Lecture 6 : 4 Geriatric Needs
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Class Activity #1
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Class Activity #2
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Quiz next class over first six lectures.
1. Turn in homework from previous class.
2. Take M and N Medical Abbreviation quiz, turn in to Miss Williams when
finished.
3. Complete Edmodo Geriatric Care Quiz - has 5 questions.
4. Read the section Nursing Assistant Skill Bedmaking in your textbook. In the sixth edition textbook this is Unit 20: Section 3.
Skill #1 - Bedmaking |
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Today's Objective: Distinguish the different types of beds and what are the correct steps in making them.
In Class Assignments:
1. Open Bed Making PracticeThe following names will be partners for this lab practical. You will practice making an open bed in the partner order listed at the below designated bed. Use the "Unit 4: Geriatric Care CNA Skill - Making an Open Bed Practical Steps" posted in the About section of the Google Classroom as a reference to the procedures in the event that you forget what comes next. Eventually, you and your partner will receive a quiz grade for this skill. This reference sheet will be your rubric for the practical quiz. When you are comfortable with your skill level, please get the next set of partners on the list so they may practice.
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2. Hospital Bed Purchase Chart 20 points for class participationGo to our Google Classroom. Complete the Hospital Bed Purchase Chart under the assignments. This will be your participation grade for the day, 20 points. Follow the directions given on the posted assignment. Complete this while waiting for your turn to practice making an open bed.
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