Geriatric Implications for Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 6 Quiz

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What is a common renal issue related to decreased excretion of medications and toxins?

Increased risk of dehydration (correct)

Decreased reproductive hormone levels

Hyponatremia and hypernatremia

Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia

Which gastrointestinal change is associated with a decrease in liver and pancreas size?

Increased acid secretion

Delayed gastric emptying

Constipation (correct)

Delayed transport through the colon

What is a common genitourinary change related to uterine and vaginal atrophy?

Sexual dysfunction

Incontinence (correct)

Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia

Delayed gastric emptying

Which cognitive change is commonly associated with hormonal changes in females?

Decreased reproductive hormone levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

What gastrointestinal issue is linked to increased acid secretion?

Decrease in liver and pancreas size (C) Signup and view all the answers

In relation to renal issues, what health problem can hyponatremia and hypernatremia lead to?

Incontinence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the shrinking or decreasing in size of organs, such as the brain in dementia?

Atrophy (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the leading cause of death among older adults?

Heart disease (D) Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the narrowing or constriction of a pathway in the body?

Stenosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as contributing to heart disease, stroke, hypotension, and diabetes in older adults?

Genetic predisposition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the hardening of tissue in the body?

Sclerosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following age groups is considered the 'oldest old'?

Over 85 years (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common nutritional issue observed in the elderly population?

Senses of taste and smell diminish (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which change is commonly seen in the musculoskeletal system of the elderly?

Stiffening of tendons and ligaments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of common immunological changes in the elderly?

General diminished immune response (C) Signup and view all the answers

What sensory change is frequently observed in the elderly population?

Decreased hearing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which issue related to nutrition can lead to premature feelings of fullness in the elderly?

Gastric delay (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk associated with dysphagia in the elderly?

Risk of aspiration pneumonia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason pneumonia is particularly dangerous for the elderly?

Their inability to cough up or take deep breaths (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Asthma (D) Signup and view all the answers

Delirium is characterized by which of the following?

Acute onset of confusion, inattention and altered consciousness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'neurofibrillary tangles' refer to in the context of dementia?

Abnormal structures composed of tau protein that form inside neurons (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory is most affected by normal aging according to the text?

Episodic memory (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a stroke caused by a blood clot blocking blood flow to the brain?

Ischemic stroke (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the psychosocial issues faced by individuals discussed in the text?

Becoming more dependent and facing own mortality (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of safety issues, what does 'polypharmacy' refer to?

Taking multiple medications concurrently (A) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of resources are mentioned for individuals in the text?

Community groups and Social Security Office (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect falls under protection from abuse according to the text?

Neglect financialsexual physical (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does rolereversal play in the psychosocial issues discussed?

Becoming more dependent (D) Signup and view all the answers