Question 1

Aging patients with hearing loss tend to also have problems with depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Aging changes in the lungs include a decrease in the ability of lung tissue to move freely with inspiration and expiration because of changes in __________ fibers.

Accepted Answer

elastin
Aging changes in the lungs include a decrease in the ability of lung tissue to move freely with inspiration and expiration because of changes in elastin fibers.

Question 3

Patients with diabetes are at higher risk for many disorders.List four common complications of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Vascular disease, renal disorders, retinopathy, neuropathy, myocardial ischemia, angina, myocardial infarction, CVA, PVD, and lower extremity ulcers.

Question 4

Aging patients may develop __________ because of a lack of dietary fiber and chronic constipation.

Accepted Answer

diverticulosis
Aging patients

Question 5

Musculoskeletal disease is an inevitable part of the aging process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The cells in the ________________ are produced more slowly with age, making the skin prone to tear and blister.

Accepted Answer

A) epidermis 
B) dermis 
C) subcutaneous layer 
D) all of the above 
A) epidermis 
B) dermis 
C) subcutaneous layer 
D) all of the above

Question 7

The family of an aging patient in the practice contacts you about the need for home-based help for their mother.Summarize the services available in the area to help aging individuals remain in their homes.

Accepted Answer

Many resources are available that enable

Question 8

The diagnostic tool of choice for AD is a CT scan with visualization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Aging persons are more susceptible to hyperthermia because:

Accepted Answer

A) lack of exercise reduces heat loss through sweat 
B) the number of sweat glands decreases over time 
C) the blood supply to the dermis increases with aging 
D) all of the above 
A) lack of exercise reduces heat loss through sweat 
B) the number of sweat glands decreases over time 
C) the blood supply to the dermis increases with aging 
D) all of the above

Question 10

Orthostatic hypotension may be caused by the heart's inability to adapt to an increased workload.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Patients who have limited mobility and are restricted to bed are at risk of developing a(n) __________ as a result of ischemia over bony prominences.

Accepted Answer

decubitus ulcer
Patients who h

Question 12

Presbycusis is defined as ringing in the ears.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The pathology of Alzheimer's disease is associated with the:

Accepted Answer

A) build up of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain 
B) build up of drug waste materials in the CNS 
C) destruction of brain tissue through ischemia 
D) A and C 
A) build up of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain 
B) build up of drug waste materials in the CNS 
C) destruction of brain tissue through ischemia 
D) A and C

Question 14

Which of the following disorders is associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Constipation 
B) Diarrhea 
C) Hematuria 
D) Asthma 
A) Constipation 
B) Diarrhea 
C) Hematuria 
D) Asthma

Question 15

Skin wrinkles are caused by a lack of the collagen cells that form the supportive structures of the dermis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is/are true of age-related vision changes?

Accepted Answer

A) Patients require up to four times as much as light. 
B) Glare is a serious problem. 
C) Individuals have difficulty adjusting to abrupt changes in light. 
D) Both B and C are true. 
A) Patients require up to four times as much as light. 
B) Glare is a serious problem. 
C) Individuals have difficulty adjusting to abrupt changes in light. 
D) Both B and C are true.

Question 17

Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypertension 
B) Diabetes type 2 
C) Arteriosclerosis 
D) Diabetes type 1 
A) Hypertension 
B) Diabetes type 2 
C) Arteriosclerosis 
D) Diabetes type 1

Question 18

Urinary incontinence is a common problem in aging people because:

Accepted Answer

A) difficulty controlling the flow of urine is a normal part of aging 
B) frequent infections increase urgency 
C) no treatment is available for incontinence in older patients 
A) difficulty controlling the flow of urine is a normal part of aging 
B) frequent infections increase urgency 
C) no treatment is available for incontinence in older patients

Question 19

A decrease in cardiac output associated with aging may result in an increased incidence of CHF.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Wound healing may be a problem for an older patient because of neurologic changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 48: Assisting in Geriatrics

Aging patients with hearing loss tend to also have problems with depression.

Aging changes in the lungs include a decrease in the ability of lung tissue to move freely with inspiration and expiration because of changes in __________ fibers.

Patients with diabetes are at higher risk for many disorders.List four common complications of diabetes.

Aging patients may develop __________ because of a lack of dietary fiber and chronic constipation.

Musculoskeletal disease is an inevitable part of the aging process.

The cells in the ________________ are produced more slowly with age, making the skin prone to tear and blister.

The family of an aging patient in the practice contacts you about the need for home-based help for their mother.Summarize the services available in the area to help aging individuals remain in their homes.

The diagnostic tool of choice for AD is a CT scan with visualization.

Aging persons are more susceptible to hyperthermia because:

Orthostatic hypotension may be caused by the heart's inability to adapt to an increased workload.

Patients who have limited mobility and are restricted to bed are at risk of developing a(n) __________ as a result of ischemia over bony prominences.

Presbycusis is defined as ringing in the ears.

The pathology of Alzheimer's disease is associated with the:

Which of the following disorders is associated with aging?

Skin wrinkles are caused by a lack of the collagen cells that form the supportive structures of the dermis.

Which of the following is/are true of age-related vision changes?

Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?

Urinary incontinence is a common problem in aging people because:

A decrease in cardiac output associated with aging may result in an increased incidence of CHF.

Wound healing may be a problem for an older patient because of neurologic changes.

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