Frailty Syndrome in the Older Adult
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Frailty Syndrome in the Older Adult“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Common Geriatric Syndromes (APRN)“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
What are the three key physiological mechanisms that contribute to frailty in older adults?
- Sarcopenia, neuroendocrine dysregulation, chronic inflammation
- Osteoporosis, dehydration, and hypertension
- Immune decline, metabolic changes, cognitive impairment
- Hypertension, diabetes, heart disease
- Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis
In which phase of frailty are holistic interventions most effective in reversing the decline, and why is early recognition crucial?
- Early phase, because symptoms like weakness and slower gait are responsive to interventions
- Latent phase, because there are no clinical signs
- Late phase, because the patient's reserves are depleted and require immediate care
- Frailty does not have phases, and interventions are not effective
- Chronic phase, because the patient is no longer mobile
Which of the following outcomes is least likely to result from late-stage frailty, according to the FFHDDD acronym?
- Hallucinations
- Disability
- Dependence
- Fractures
Dozent des Vortrages Frailty Syndrome in the Older Adult
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.
She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.
At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.
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