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What is a common risk factor for pressure ulcers in elderly patients?
What is a common risk factor for pressure ulcers in elderly patients?
- Regular physical exercise
- High blood pressure
- Incontinence and moisture (correct)
- Increased circulation
Which area is NOT commonly affected by pressure ulcers in elderly patients?
Which area is NOT commonly affected by pressure ulcers in elderly patients?
- Chest (correct)
- Ankles
- Greater trochanter
- Heels
What is the effect of decreased sweat production on temperature regulation and homeostasis in aging individuals?
What is the effect of decreased sweat production on temperature regulation and homeostasis in aging individuals?
- No change in temperature regulation
- Unpredictable temperature regulation
- Increased temperature regulation
- Decreased temperature regulation (correct)
What is the impact of decreased sensitivity to touch and perception of pain in aging individuals?
What is the impact of decreased sensitivity to touch and perception of pain in aging individuals?
What leads to general thinning and graying of hair in aging individuals?
What leads to general thinning and graying of hair in aging individuals?
What can pressure ulcers progress to if not treated promptly?
What can pressure ulcers progress to if not treated promptly?
Which of the following is a normal age-related change in the integumentary system?
Which of the following is a normal age-related change in the integumentary system?
What is a significant age-related change in the somatosensory system?
What is a significant age-related change in the somatosensory system?
What is a common clinical implication of age-related tremors?
What is a common clinical implication of age-related tremors?
How do age-related changes affect balance control in the vestibular system?
How do age-related changes affect balance control in the vestibular system?
What is a typical age-related change in the cognitive abilities related to numeric tasks?
What is a typical age-related change in the cognitive abilities related to numeric tasks?
What is a common age-related change in sensory system hearing?
What is a common age-related change in sensory system hearing?
What intervention is recommended to slow or reverse age-related changes?
What intervention is recommended to slow or reverse age-related changes?
What is a common effect of age-related changes on movement?
What is a common effect of age-related changes on movement?
What is a typical age-related change in vision?
What is a typical age-related change in vision?
What is a characteristic of age-related tremors?
What is a characteristic of age-related tremors?
What is an effect of decreased vascularity in the integumentary system due to aging?
What is an effect of decreased vascularity in the integumentary system due to aging?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory digestive organ?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory digestive organ?
What is the main function of peristalsis in the digestive process?
What is the main function of peristalsis in the digestive process?
In aging individuals, which gastrointestinal disorder is associated with an increased risk?
In aging individuals, which gastrointestinal disorder is associated with an increased risk?
Which organ is responsible for secreting enzymes to aid in the chemical digestion of food?
Which organ is responsible for secreting enzymes to aid in the chemical digestion of food?
What is the main function of the large intestine in the digestive process?
What is the main function of the large intestine in the digestive process?
Which type of muscle is responsible for peristalsis in the GI tract?
Which type of muscle is responsible for peristalsis in the GI tract?
What is the main function of the esophagus in the digestive process?
What is the main function of the esophagus in the digestive process?
Which gastrointestinal disorder is associated with aging and an increased risk of GI bleeding?
Which gastrointestinal disorder is associated with aging and an increased risk of GI bleeding?
What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive process?
What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive process?
What role do the salivary glands play in the digestive process?
What role do the salivary glands play in the digestive process?
What is the major age-related physiological change in older people?
What is the major age-related physiological change in older people?
What is the main cause of weight loss due to wasting in older people?
What is the main cause of weight loss due to wasting in older people?
What is defined as abnormally loose stool accompanied by a change in frequency or volume?
What is defined as abnormally loose stool accompanied by a change in frequency or volume?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of diarrhea?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of diarrhea?
Where does 50% of institutionalized elderly experience fecal incontinence?
Where does 50% of institutionalized elderly experience fecal incontinence?
What is the sensory division responsible for in the nervous system?
What is the sensory division responsible for in the nervous system?
Which part of the nervous system experiences atrophy with aging, leading to a loss of cerebral mass?
Which part of the nervous system experiences atrophy with aging, leading to a loss of cerebral mass?
What is a characteristic age-related change in synaptic transmission?
What is a characteristic age-related change in synaptic transmission?
Which area experiences selective cell loss with aging, particularly associated with pathology such as Alzheimer's dementia?
Which area experiences selective cell loss with aging, particularly associated with pathology such as Alzheimer's dementia?
What leads to a decline in skeletal muscle mass with aging?
What leads to a decline in skeletal muscle mass with aging?
What is a key factor contributing to fecal incontinence in elderly patients?
What is a key factor contributing to fecal incontinence in elderly patients?
What is a common intervention to prevent aspiration in elderly patients during mealtimes?
What is a common intervention to prevent aspiration in elderly patients during mealtimes?
