Question 1

What does an aging individual with a chronic condition need to be aware of regarding her musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A. Individuals will experience decreased muscle strength, decreased range of motion of joints, decreased reaction time, and changes in the sensory system.
B. If these conditions are combined with conditions that affect balance, individuals become more prone to falls, which can lead to fractures.
C. In individuals with health conditions in which bones have become weakened, such as cancer and osteoporosis, this risk is even further increased.

Question 2

All medications used for chronic health conditions in older patients must be _____________ and _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  examined; reported 
B)  understood; transferable 
C)  coordinated; monitored 
D)  taken as order; held responsible by another adult 
A)  examined; reported 
B)  understood; transferable 
C)  coordinated; monitored 
D)  taken as order; held responsible by another adult C

Question 3

What is the effect that aging has on the gastrointestinal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in the production of saliva and number of taste buds 
B)  Increase in the number of taste buds 
C)  Decrease in the number of taste buds and production of saliva 
D)  Increased speed of digestion 
A)  Increase in the production of saliva and number of taste buds 
B)  Increase in the number of taste buds 
C)  Decrease in the number of taste buds and production of saliva 
D)  Increased speed of digestion C

Question 4

As individuals get older they often see an increase in the incidence of conditions such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. What is the reason for this?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

What factors impact the degree and level of age-related changes?

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Question 6

What are some important points regarding medications and older adults?

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Question 7

Why are older adults encouraged to get annual influenza shots?

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Question 8

What is not a complication of the musculoskeletal system due to aging that an older adult may experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Fractures 
C)  Gout 
D)  Prone to falls 
A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Fractures 
C)  Gout 
D)  Prone to falls

Question 9

Age-related changes have little effect on overall functioning of the gastrointestinal system; however, individuals may still experience some changes. What are these changes?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The following are age-related factors that contribute to changes in how the body handles medications except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term use of medications over an individual's life 
B)  kidney function 
C)  an increased proportion of fat cells in the body tissues 
D)  effects of a chronic condition 
A)  short-term use of medications over an individual's life 
B)  kidney function 
C)  an increased proportion of fat cells in the body tissues 
D)  effects of a chronic condition

Question 11

Now that humans are living longer, older individuals see _________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  no major effect on daily function 
B)  a significant decline in their ability to complete day-to-day tasks 
C)  a need to have assistance on hand all the time 
D)  an increase in the number of conditions they are diagnosed with 
A)  no major effect on daily function 
B)  a significant decline in their ability to complete day-to-day tasks 
C)  a need to have assistance on hand all the time 
D)  an increase in the number of conditions they are diagnosed with

Question 12

What changes occur to the skin as an individual ages?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What are some integumentary complications that may arise for an older patient?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Explain how the urinary system is impacted due to aging.

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Question 15

What is not a factor that can contribute to a manifestation of confusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin or hormone deficiencies 
B)  Overuse of medications 
C)  Dehydration 
D)  High blood pressure 
A)  Vitamin or hormone deficiencies 
B)  Overuse of medications 
C)  Dehydration 
D)  High blood pressure

Question 16

What is a risk factor for cardiovascular-related health conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low blood pressure 
B)  Tobacco use 
C)  Seizures 
D)  Alcohol use 
A)  Low blood pressure 
B)  Tobacco use 
C)  Seizures 
D)  Alcohol use

Question 17

Mr. M has had asthma for the past 40 years, and is now 65. He has controlled his asthma properly, but now wonders if his asthma will cause any additional complications as he gets older. What complication may he encounter?

Accepted Answer

A)  No complications will occur because of asthma 
B)  He will be at less of a risk for pulmonary infections 
C)  His asthma attacks will decline as he ages 
D)  He may experience compromised pulmonary function 
A)  No complications will occur because of asthma 
B)  He will be at less of a risk for pulmonary infections 
C)  His asthma attacks will decline as he ages 
D)  He may experience compromised pulmonary function

Question 18

Discuss the changes that happen to the cardiovascular system as an individual gets older.

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Question 19

What is a secondary effect on an individual when they begin to lose their hearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ringing in their ears 
B)  Social isolation 
C)  Feeling of closeness with peers 
D)  There is no other effects 
A)  Ringing in their ears 
B)  Social isolation 
C)  Feeling of closeness with peers 
D)  There is no other effects

Question 20

Changes that occur to the body because of aging generally occur ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  only between the ages of 70 and 80 
B)  only between the ages of 50 and 60 
C)  quickly 
D)  gradually 
A)  only between the ages of 70 and 80 
B)  only between the ages of 50 and 60 
C)  quickly 
D)  gradually

Exam 34: Aging With Disability

What does an aging individual with a chronic condition need to be aware of regarding her musculoskeletal system?

All medications used for chronic health conditions in older patients must be _____________ and _______________.

What is the effect that aging has on the gastrointestinal system?

As individuals get older they often see an increase in the incidence of conditions such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. What is the reason for this?

What factors impact the degree and level of age-related changes?

What are some important points regarding medications and older adults?

Why are older adults encouraged to get annual influenza shots?

What is not a complication of the musculoskeletal system due to aging that an older adult may experience?

Age-related changes have little effect on overall functioning of the gastrointestinal system; however, individuals may still experience some changes. What are these changes?

The following are age-related factors that contribute to changes in how the body handles medications except for:

Now that humans are living longer, older individuals see _________ .

What changes occur to the skin as an individual ages?

What are some integumentary complications that may arise for an older patient?

Explain how the urinary system is impacted due to aging.

What is not a factor that can contribute to a manifestation of confusion?

What is a risk factor for cardiovascular-related health conditions?

Mr. M has had asthma for the past 40 years, and is now 65. He has controlled his asthma properly, but now wonders if his asthma will cause any additional complications as he gets older. What complication may he encounter?

Discuss the changes that happen to the cardiovascular system as an individual gets older.

What is a secondary effect on an individual when they begin to lose their hearing?

Changes that occur to the body because of aging generally occur ________.

Conceptualizing Functioning, Disability, and Health

Psychosocial and Functional Aspects of Health Conditions

Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Traumatic Brain Injury

Stroke

Epilepsy and Other Conditions of the Nervous System

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Multiple Sclerosis

Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Conditions

Post-Polio Syndrome and Other Conditions of the Nervous System

Developmental Conditions: Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychiatric Conditions: Functional and Vocational Implications

Functional Implications of Selected Psychiatric Diagnoses

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Conditions of the Eye and Blindness

Hearing Loss and Deafness

Sickle Cell Disease, Hemophilia, and Conditions of the Blood

Introduction to the Immune System

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Hiv Infection

Introduction to Cancers: General Methods of Identification and Management

Specific Cancers and Their Management

Diabetes and Other Conditions of the Endocrine System

Structure, Function, and Common Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Other Rheumatic Conditions

Amputation

Chronic Pain

Cardiovascular Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, and Other Conditions of the Pulmonary System

Chronic Kidney Disease and Other Conditions of the Urinary System

Conditions of the Gastrointestinal System

Burn Injury and Other Conditions of the Skin

Assistive Technology

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