Deck 34: Aging With Disability

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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?

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 11

Explain how the urinary system is impacted due to aging.

Question 12

Why are older adults encouraged to get annual influenza shots?

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

What are some important points regarding medications and older adults?

Question 17

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

Question 18

What changes occur to the skin as an individual ages?

Question 19

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

Question 20

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?