APTER 3: BASIC GERIATRICS NURSING Revised test Bank with Verified Answers 2023/2024
Heredity, enviroment, health maintantence. correct answers 3 things
... [Show More] that significantly affect the timing and magnitude of age related changes.
Arthritis correct answers The leading cause of disability in the United States.
Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, cerebrovascular disease, Alzheimer's, pneumonia correct answers According to the CDC, these are the leading causes of death in the United States (in order)
Senile Lentigo correct answers Clusters of melanocytes form areas of deepened pigmentation. AKA age/liver spots.
Seborrheic Keratosis correct answers Slightly raised, wart-like macules wit distinct edges. Color: tan- black. Mostly seen on the upper body. May cause discomfort and itching
Cutaneous Papilloma correct answers Small, brown, or flesh colored projections of the skin that are most often observed on the neck AKA skin tags
Xeriois correct answers Most common skin complaint of the older adult. AKA dry skin
Pruritus correct answers Medical name for itching
Senile pupura correct answers Red, purple, brown areas commonly seen on the legs or the arms caused by capillary walls becoming to fragile with age.
Basal cell carcinoma correct answers Precancerous or cancerous condition that is observed in older adults who have spent significant amounts of time in the sun
Melanoma correct answers The unusual appearance of moles.
Irregular shape & boarder.
Change in size & color.
Symptoms: itching and bleeding may occur
Pressure ulcers correct answers Break down of skin and tissue over bony prominences.
Rosacea correct answers Redness, dilated superficial BV, and small pimples on the nose and the center of the face. If this is left untreated it could lead to swelling and conjunctivitis.
Lifestyle modification:
Avoid stress, extreme heat, sun exposure, spicy foods & alcohol correct answers Treatment for Rosacea
Hypothermia correct answers This is seen when insulation is lost by the subcutaneous and adipose tissue and older adult is put into an enviroment that is too cold
Bone correct answers Calcium, phosphorus, and protein make up:
Calcium correct answers Necessary for the bone strength, muscle and myocardial contraction, blood clotting and neuronal activity.
Dairy products and dark green leafy veggies correct answers Calcium is normally obtained by eating
Vitamin D correct answers Needed for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus through the small instestine
Calcitonin correct answers Produced by the thyroid gland. Slows the movement of calcium from the bones to the blood stream, lowering the blood calcium level. [Show Less]