Hernias in Older Adults
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Hernias in Older Adults“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of the Older Adult in Primary Care (APRN) (release in progress)“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which type of hernia is characterized by the inability to reduce the herniated tissue and shows signs of compromised blood supply?
- Strangulated hernia
- Reducible hernia
- Incarcerated hernia
- Sliding hernia
- Direct hernia
What are the four key elements that should be documented during the physical examination of a patient with a suspected hernia?
- Location, reducibility, size, and tenderness
- Location, color, tissue integrity, and fever
- Reducibility, temperature, color, and pain level
- Size, systolic pressure, tenderness, and heart rate
- Location, pain level, systemic symptoms, and fever
Which comorbidity significantly increases hernia risk in older adults due to increased intra-abdominal pressure?
- COPD
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Osteoarthritis
- Depression
What symptom combination should prompt immediate medical attention in an older adult with a hernia?
- Sudden severe pain and inability to reduce the hernia
- Mild discomfort and slight increase in size
- Occasional tenderness and easy reducibility
- Gradual size increase over several months
- Mild nausea without changes in hernia appearance
What is the recommended approach for a small, reducible hernia that does not affect quality of life in an older adult with multiple comorbidities?
- Conservative management with monitoring
- Immediate laparoscopic repair
- Emergency open surgery
- Antibiotic treatment for six weeks
- Steroid injections around the hernia site
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Dozent des Vortrages Hernias in Older Adults
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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