TEST BANK For Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older
Adults, 2nd Edition by Laurie Kennedy-Malone, Verified
Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version
Most common physiological and psychological changes associated with aging are -
ANSWER:Integumentary System
Sensory
Musculoskeletal
Cardiac
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Urinary Function
Cognitive and Neurological Function
Endocrine Function
Mental Health
What can dramatically impacts the older adults quality of life and self image? -
ANSWER:Structural and Function deficits of the older adult
What does the integumentary system do - ANSWER:Protection from chemicals,
microorganisms and pressure
regulate body temp
absorbs vit d
provides sensory function
What is the firs visible sign of aging - ANSWER:skin
Changes in the skin can increase the likelihood of what - ANSWER:skin cancers and
pressure ulcers
What type of diseases often lead to the increased risk of injuries and falls -
ANSWER:musculoskeletal diseases
In older adults what types of diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and
mortality - ANSWER:cardiovascular and respiratory
what is the main cause of elimination patters in adults - ANSWER:functional organ
decline associated with the aging process and chronic diseases
Cognitive and neurologic function will decline with age, but it is -
ANSWER:individualistic
, Because endocrine function is affected during the aging process, what do most older
adults commonly suffer from - ANSWER:type two diabetes
Cardiac increases in the older adult - ANSWER:§the left ventricular wall thickens and
results in an overall increase in oxygen demand,
§Increased collagen
§The size of the left atrium increases
§Increases occur in arterial pressure
§ systolic pressure
§wave velocity
§left ventricular end diastolic pressure;
§muscle contraction
§muscle relaxation
§ventricle relaxation phases are elongate
cardiac decreases in older adult - ANSWER:§the heart rate decreases,
§decreased elastin in the heart muscle and vessel walls
§aortic & vascular tone decrease
§myocardial muscle contraction
§cardiac output
§cardiac reserve
§diastolic pressure
§diastolic filling
§beta-adrenergic stimulation
§cardiac muscle tone
Non modifiable risk factors for cardiac disease - ANSWER:male gender
Age men are 45 >
Women 55>
Heredity
Family history
Modifiable risk factors for cardiac disease - ANSWER:Smoking
hypertension
physical inactivity
overweight
DIabetes mellitus
Avoid foods high in sat fat
SA node - ANSWER:pacemaker of the heart
Location of the SA Node - ANSWER:posterior wall of the right atrium
S/S of Hyperglycemia - ANSWER:polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia numbness and
tingling in feet blurred vision
Adults, 2nd Edition by Laurie Kennedy-Malone, Verified
Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version
Most common physiological and psychological changes associated with aging are -
ANSWER:Integumentary System
Sensory
Musculoskeletal
Cardiac
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Urinary Function
Cognitive and Neurological Function
Endocrine Function
Mental Health
What can dramatically impacts the older adults quality of life and self image? -
ANSWER:Structural and Function deficits of the older adult
What does the integumentary system do - ANSWER:Protection from chemicals,
microorganisms and pressure
regulate body temp
absorbs vit d
provides sensory function
What is the firs visible sign of aging - ANSWER:skin
Changes in the skin can increase the likelihood of what - ANSWER:skin cancers and
pressure ulcers
What type of diseases often lead to the increased risk of injuries and falls -
ANSWER:musculoskeletal diseases
In older adults what types of diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and
mortality - ANSWER:cardiovascular and respiratory
what is the main cause of elimination patters in adults - ANSWER:functional organ
decline associated with the aging process and chronic diseases
Cognitive and neurologic function will decline with age, but it is -
ANSWER:individualistic
, Because endocrine function is affected during the aging process, what do most older
adults commonly suffer from - ANSWER:type two diabetes
Cardiac increases in the older adult - ANSWER:§the left ventricular wall thickens and
results in an overall increase in oxygen demand,
§Increased collagen
§The size of the left atrium increases
§Increases occur in arterial pressure
§ systolic pressure
§wave velocity
§left ventricular end diastolic pressure;
§muscle contraction
§muscle relaxation
§ventricle relaxation phases are elongate
cardiac decreases in older adult - ANSWER:§the heart rate decreases,
§decreased elastin in the heart muscle and vessel walls
§aortic & vascular tone decrease
§myocardial muscle contraction
§cardiac output
§cardiac reserve
§diastolic pressure
§diastolic filling
§beta-adrenergic stimulation
§cardiac muscle tone
Non modifiable risk factors for cardiac disease - ANSWER:male gender
Age men are 45 >
Women 55>
Heredity
Family history
Modifiable risk factors for cardiac disease - ANSWER:Smoking
hypertension
physical inactivity
overweight
DIabetes mellitus
Avoid foods high in sat fat
SA node - ANSWER:pacemaker of the heart
Location of the SA Node - ANSWER:posterior wall of the right atrium
S/S of Hyperglycemia - ANSWER:polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia numbness and
tingling in feet blurred vision
