GERI MIDTERM VERSION 1,2 AND 3 LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
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Which of the following changes in the skeletal system is least
characteristic of normal aging?
a) decreased range of motion
b) loss of height up to 10 cm
c) chronic inflammation of joints
d) loss of some muscle mass - ANSWER-c) chronic inflammation
of joints **
All of the following are intrinsic changes in the integumentary
system except:
a) increased skin temperature
b) sagging and wrinkling
c) age spots
d) increased risk of bruising - ANSWER-a) increased skin
temperature **
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Which of the following is true about normal aging changes in the
GI system?
a) absorption of nutrients does not change with age
b) absorption of certain vitamins does change with age
c) small intestine transit rate is relatively unchanged with age
d) all of the above - ANSWER-d) all of the above
Which of the following aging changes is most significant to renal
efficiency?
a) loss of up to half of functioning nephrons
b) decreased cardiac output
c) nocturia
d) a and b - ANSWER-d) a and b **
The aging eye shows all of the following changes except:
a. better ability to focus on near objects
b. decreased lens accommodation
c. decreased peripheral vision
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d. presbyopia - ANSWER-a. better ability to focus on near objects
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A 72 year old female with the following assessment factors is
admitted to the acute care for elderly (ACE) unit. Which of the
following requires the most immediate treatment?
a) BP = 140/ 90 mm Hg
b) Hgb (hemoglobin) = 7 g/dl
c) hypogeusia
d) presbycusis - ANSWER-b) Hgb (hemoglobin) = 7 g/dl **
Mrs. Jones is a 50 year old female who complains of hot flashes,
moodiness, and skipping menstrual periods. She tells you that the
physician suggests she is going through menopause, and asks,
"aren't I too young for menopause?" What is your best response?
a) Yes, you are too young. Your symptoms must be something
else.
b) The average age for menopause is 51, but many women
experience these symptoms earlier.
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c) I think you should get a second opinion in case it is something
serious.
d) No. You are not too young for menopause, but the average age
is 56. - ANSWER-b) The average age for menopause is 51, but
many women experience these symptoms earlier. **
Immunosenescence refers to:
a) acquired immunity
b) innate immunity
c) aging of the immune cells
d) better replication of the cells that fight infection - ANSWER-c)
aging of the immune cells **
Which of the following is a reason why older females may develop
vaginitis?
a) lower estrogen levels
b) atrophy of the vaginal canal
c) decreased lubrication of the vagina
d) all of the above - ANSWER-d) all of the above **