Deck 33: Assisting in Geriatrics

Question 1

Which of the following is the age-related loss of close vision?

A) Presbycusis
B) Cataracts
C) Presbyopia
D) Glaucoma

Answer 1

Presbyopia

Question 2

Medications used to treat AD include

A) Cholinesterase and Indocin.
B) Aricept and Exelon.
C) Albuterol and Ambien.
D) Boniva and Evista

Answer 2

Aricept and Exelon.

Question 3

Medications that may contribute to constipation include

A) calcium.
B) antihypertensives.
C) antidepressants.
D) A and C

Answer 3

A and C

Question 4

_____________ is the leading cause of death among men and women.

A) Heart disease
B) Diabetes
C) Cancer
D) Stroke

Question 5

Men can experience problems with sexual function as they age because of

A) antihypertensive medications.
B) diabetes mellitus.
C) vascular disease.
D) All of the above

Question 6

Dysphagia in older adults refers to

A) difficulty swallowing.
B) painful speech.
C) extreme thirst.
D) None of the above

Question 7

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

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 8

Aging persons are more susceptible to heat stroke because

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 9

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

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

Question 10

The pathology of Alzheimer's disease is associated with the

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

Question 11

Over time, vessel walls thicken and become less elastic because of the calcification and buildup of connective tissue in which condition?

A) Atherosclerosis
B) Phlebitis
C) Arteriosclerosis
D) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is a clouding of the lens of the eye?

A) Cataract
B) Glaucoma
C) Macular degeneration
D) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of diabetes in the elderly?

A) Slow wound healing
B) Cough
C) Weight loss
D) Polyuria

Question 14

Which of the following is caused by increasing pressure inside the eye?

A) Cataract
B) Glaucoma
C) Macular degeneration
D) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?

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

Question 16

The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include

A) weight-bearing exercises.
B) calcium and vitamin C supplements.
C) Fosamax and calcitonin.
D) A and C
E) All of the above

Question 17

Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of

A) lack of exercise.
B) poor diet.
C) stress.
D) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following conditions may have signs and symptoms similar to those seen in dementia?

A) Depression
B) Side effects of OTC medications
C) Malnutrition
D) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following disorders is associated with aging?

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

Question 20

Urinary incontinence is a common problem in aging people because

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.
D) All of the above

Question 21

Changes caused by the ultraviolet light from the sun or by the normal aging process can affect which of the following layers of skin?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
C) Subcutaneous tissue
D) All of the above

Question 22

Disease is a normal and unavoidable part of the aging process.

Question 23

Which of the following is associated with glaucoma?

A) Cloudy or opaque areas in the lens that cause blurring of vision
B) Blockage of the outflow of aqueous humor causing an increase in intraocular pressure
C) Progressive loss of the central field of vision
D) Leading cause of blindness in aging people

Question 24

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for osteoporosis?

A) Male gender
B) Family history of osteoporosis
C) Racial background
D) Extended use of anticonvulsant drugs

Question 25

Older patients show the same classic symptoms of diabetes as their younger counterparts.

Question 26

Which of the following has been found to help maintain the cognitive abilities of aging individuals?

A) Moderate physical exercise
B) Moderate mental activity
C) Maintaining healthy weight
D) Both A and B

Question 27

Which of the following gastrointestinal diseases is related to the lack of dietary fiber and constipation often seen in aging individuals?

A) Peptic ulcers
B) Diverticulosis
C) Colorectal cancer
D) Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 28

Peristalsis in the colon increases in the elderly; therefore, constipation is common.

Question 29

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

Question 30

Which of the following diagnostic tests provides a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease?

A) Examination of the brain at autopsy
B) Computed tomography
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) Positron emission tomography

Question 31

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

Question 32

Aging people are at no greater risk of developing blood clots in the legs than younger adults.

Question 33

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death (across the ages) in the United States and the fifth leading cause of death for those ages 65 and older.

Question 34

Aging causes an increase in the production of insulin by the beta cells of the pancreas.

Question 35

Sleep problems are often confused with which of the following conditions?

A) Dementia
B) Depression
C) Cardiovascular disease
D) All of the above

Question 36

Which of the following changes in the aging patient are directly related to the individual's activity level?

A) Height
B) Weight
C) Muscular
D) Skeletal

Question 37

Older adults are at increased risk for toxic levels of medication in the bloodstream because of

A) kidneys requiring more water to excrete the same amount of waste.
B) malnutrition and diet influences.
C) increased prescription medications taken.
D) social and mental influences.

Question 38

AD is a slowly progressive disease that begins with mild memory problems and ends with severe brain damage.

Question 39

Presbycusis is defined as ringing in the ears.

Question 40

What is one of the most common complaints related to skin among older people?

A) Dry skin
B) Thin transparent skin
C) Bruising
D) Age spots

Question 41

Radiological tests including CT, MRI, and PETS tests may help show the structural and functional changes in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Question 42

Physical activity and continued mental stimulation have no effect on the development of memory problems in aging persons.

Question 43

The skin of older patients appears thinner and tears easily because of changes in the dermal layer.

Question 44

Prostate enlargement is a normal part of aging.

Question 45

Patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 commonly have had prediabetes for an extended period.

Question 46

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

Question 47

Wound healing may be a problem for an older patient because of decreased blood flood to dermal tissues.

Question 48

Aging individuals typically sleep better than their younger counterparts.

Question 49

Musculoskeletal disease is an inevitable part of the aging process.

Question 50

Synthesis of vitamin D is not affected by aging changes in the integumentary system.

Question 51

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

Question 52

Lack of intrinsic factor in the gastric mucosa makes it difficult for aging people to digest iron.