HEALTH AND HEALING II- OLDER ADULT
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Absorbent products for incontinence Correct Answers Adult
Briefs, sanitary napkins (maxi pads for incontinence)
Additional Theories of Aging- Cognitive Correct Answers Fluid
Intelligence: reason and solve problems in a unique situation-
biologically predetermined
Crystallized Intelligence: knowledge and abilities that the person
acquires through education and life
Memory: immediate, short term, and long term- in aging there is
a decrease in the recall of the new information
Age Related Change in the musculoskeletal system Correct
Answers loss of height
curvature of the vertebrae
sarcopenia
decrease in muscle mass and strength
thin limbs
bone mass decreases
loss of water retention
age related changes in endocrine system Correct Answers
endocrine functioning decreases with age
-type 2 diabetes occurs in high % due to insulin resistance
-thyroid gland atrophies and becomes inflamed
-slower metabolic rate -weight gain
-thinning hair are indicative of hypothyroidism
,age related changes in sensory/ neurologic Correct Answers
presbyopia age related near vision
presbycusis- age related cause if hearing loss
-loss of memory
-difficult with balance
-sleep
-proprioception- increase the risk of falls
-loss of nerve endings- high risk for injury (burns)
age related changes in the digestive system Correct Answers
mouth and teeth- wear and tear can cause digestive issues
-xerostomia- dry mouth affecting appetite and digestion can
cause excessive weight loss or anorexia
-taste buds decrease with salvary secretions making eating not
very enjoyable
-GERD
-poor nutrient absorption
-constipation- caused by lack of nutrition, dehydration (lack of
fluid), medication, lifestyle
Age related changes in the renal system Correct Answers
bladder control issues
urinary incontinence
creatine decrease can increase risk of fluid and electrolyte
imbalance reducing medication elimination
cant clear waste
UTI
Age related changes in the respiratory system Correct Answers
Decreased cough reflex, decreased cilary action, lungs become
, stiffer, decreased alveolar surface for gas exchange, loss of lean
body mass. skeletal changes of the chest
influenza vaccines are a primary preventative strategy to
promote healthy aging
Age related changes to cardiovascular system Correct Answers
- thickening of the walls and valves of the heart
- drop in heart rate
- stiffening of arteries and veins
-blood vessels decrease their elasticity and recoil
-decreases blood supply to organs
-edema
-Deep vein thrombosis
Age related changes to skin Correct Answers intrinsic (genetic)
and extrinsic (environmental)
decrease in colour
firmness
elasticity
texture
wrinkle and sag
becomes thin and fragile
xerosis and puritis- dry and itchy
varicose veins/ spider veins
skin breakdown and infections
Age Related Changes with skin Correct Answers Xerosis: dry
cracked itchy skin (legs and lower extremities)
Pruritus: like xerosis- can be at risk for eczema and causes one
to scratch
herpes zosters:shingles-
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Absorbent products for incontinence Correct Answers Adult
Briefs, sanitary napkins (maxi pads for incontinence)
Additional Theories of Aging- Cognitive Correct Answers Fluid
Intelligence: reason and solve problems in a unique situation-
biologically predetermined
Crystallized Intelligence: knowledge and abilities that the person
acquires through education and life
Memory: immediate, short term, and long term- in aging there is
a decrease in the recall of the new information
Age Related Change in the musculoskeletal system Correct
Answers loss of height
curvature of the vertebrae
sarcopenia
decrease in muscle mass and strength
thin limbs
bone mass decreases
loss of water retention
age related changes in endocrine system Correct Answers
endocrine functioning decreases with age
-type 2 diabetes occurs in high % due to insulin resistance
-thyroid gland atrophies and becomes inflamed
-slower metabolic rate -weight gain
-thinning hair are indicative of hypothyroidism
,age related changes in sensory/ neurologic Correct Answers
presbyopia age related near vision
presbycusis- age related cause if hearing loss
-loss of memory
-difficult with balance
-sleep
-proprioception- increase the risk of falls
-loss of nerve endings- high risk for injury (burns)
age related changes in the digestive system Correct Answers
mouth and teeth- wear and tear can cause digestive issues
-xerostomia- dry mouth affecting appetite and digestion can
cause excessive weight loss or anorexia
-taste buds decrease with salvary secretions making eating not
very enjoyable
-GERD
-poor nutrient absorption
-constipation- caused by lack of nutrition, dehydration (lack of
fluid), medication, lifestyle
Age related changes in the renal system Correct Answers
bladder control issues
urinary incontinence
creatine decrease can increase risk of fluid and electrolyte
imbalance reducing medication elimination
cant clear waste
UTI
Age related changes in the respiratory system Correct Answers
Decreased cough reflex, decreased cilary action, lungs become
, stiffer, decreased alveolar surface for gas exchange, loss of lean
body mass. skeletal changes of the chest
influenza vaccines are a primary preventative strategy to
promote healthy aging
Age related changes to cardiovascular system Correct Answers
- thickening of the walls and valves of the heart
- drop in heart rate
- stiffening of arteries and veins
-blood vessels decrease their elasticity and recoil
-decreases blood supply to organs
-edema
-Deep vein thrombosis
Age related changes to skin Correct Answers intrinsic (genetic)
and extrinsic (environmental)
decrease in colour
firmness
elasticity
texture
wrinkle and sag
becomes thin and fragile
xerosis and puritis- dry and itchy
varicose veins/ spider veins
skin breakdown and infections
Age Related Changes with skin Correct Answers Xerosis: dry
cracked itchy skin (legs and lower extremities)
Pruritus: like xerosis- can be at risk for eczema and causes one
to scratch
herpes zosters:shingles-
