50 older adult

the study of effects of normal aging and age related diseases on human beings

a seperate nursing specialty that addresses and advocates for the special care needs of older adults

the way an individual ages in influenced by

true or false

aging is a complex issue that takes into account the psychosocial, cultural and experiential aspects of living

this theory of aging strives to explain the behaviors and social interactions of adults

the stereotyping of older adults based upon myths

no control over bladder

myth or reality

senility is an expected result of aging

basic care activities that include mobility, bathing, hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting are all examples of

true or false

it is recommended that older adults bathe or shower only two or three times a week and to take sponge bathes in between
True False

good grooming promotes _________ & _________

difficulty swallowing

how much calcium per day does the older man/woman need

true or false

older adults must be alerted to ways of preventing disease adn reducing risks
True False

how often is a prostate examination recommended?

the prescription of more than one medication to address the same health concern is also known as

true or false

aging and disease are synonymous
True False

common respiratory disorders in older adults include

class of medication that relieves pain

class of medication that reduce fever

which pulse should be assessed for 1 full minute before administering digoxin?

over/undernutrition, constipation, dehydration, and dental disorders are all examples of which type of aging disorder?

incontinence occurs immediatly after the sensation to void is percieved is called:

increased abdominal pressure is higher than urethral resistance. stress that is associated with coughing or laughing is called:

unpredictable, unvoluntary, continuous loss of urine is called:

osteoporosis, osteoarthirtis, and fractured hip are all common disorders of what system:

what changes are involved with the musculoskeletal system during aging?

an oranic brain pathology characterized by losses in intelectual functioning

acute confusion that describes cognitive changes that have a shorter onset of 6 months or less

trouble seeing objects up close

true or false

lacrimal glands secrete fluid that cause dryness and itching
True False

turning of the eye outward

turning of the eye inward

a hazy grayish yellow ring around the cornea of the eye is called:

thyroid changes in older adults can result in decrease of ______ and _______

the most common endocrine disorder in older adults is:

these remain unchanged in older men and women

true or false

capillary blood flow decreases resulting in slower wound healing
True False

name some expenses that are not associated with medicare coverage

a nursing responsibilty for older adult clients