Talking to the Older Adult about Genitourinary Cancers and Goals of Care
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Talking to the Older Adult about Genitourinary Cancers and Goals of Care“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of Genitourinary and Nephrological System Disorders in the Older Adult“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
When is it appropriate to stop cervical cancer screening in women over age 65?
- When they have more than 10 years of previously normal Pap and HPV tests and no history of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
- When they have at least 5 years of normal Pap tests regardless of HPV results or prior abnormalities
- When they have no gynecologic symptoms for 10 years, regardless of past Pap or HPV results
- When they have reached age 70, regardless of prior Pap and HPV screening history
- When they have had a hysterectomy for any reason, regardless of their cervical cancer or CIN history
Which symptom pattern is often normalized by older women and can lead to missed ovarian cancer diagnoses?
- Intermittent abdominal bloating, pelvic pain, and feeling full quickly that patients attribute to aging or hormonal changes
- Sharp, sudden-onset pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding that patients attribute to recent physical activity
- Persistent high fever, night sweats, and weight gain that patients attribute to seasonal infections
- Acute urinary retention, flank pain, and hematuria that patients attribute to kidney stones
- Chronic cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain that patients attribute to prior smoking
Which set of elements should be included when planning cancer treatment for an older adult?
- Functional status evaluation, cognitive screening, nutritional assessment, and comorbidity review
- Genetic testing, employment history, vaccination record, and travel history
- Vision screening, dental examination, exercise stress test, and bone density scan
- Sleep study, allergy testing, pulmonary function tests, and dermatologic screening
- Spiritual assessment, income assessment, housing inspection, and legal capacity evaluation
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Dozent des Vortrages Talking to the Older Adult about Genitourinary Cancers and Goals of Care
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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