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Which of the following is an example of intrinsic aging?
Reduced resistance to stress
What is the sum of intrinsic and extrinsic aging called?
Normal aging
Which of the following is NOT a psychosocial issue associated with aging?
Physical challenges
What should be considered when evaluating age-related changes?
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What should be avoided when attributing findings to age?
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What is a common auditory change associated with aging?
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What should be evaluated at regular intervals to assess auditory changes?
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What hampers the ability to hear certain sounds in a noisy environment?
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What is the term for the inability to hear certain sounds?
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What is the term for the tendency of the ear canal to become thicker and drier?
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Which of the following findings is related to the age-associated increase in arterial stiffness?
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Is the following statement true or false: As a person ages, there tends to be an increase in PaCO2 and a decrease in PaO2?
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Which of the following would be indicators of nutritional risks in elderly patients?
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Which of the following is a management strategy for skin changes in elderly patients?
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Which of the following is a finding related to respiratory changes in elderly patients?
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Which of the following is a finding related to renal changes in elderly patients?
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Which of the following is a management strategy for gastrointestinal changes in elderly patients?
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Which of the following is a finding related to musculoskeletal changes in elderly patients?
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Which of the following is a management strategy for musculoskeletal changes in elderly patients?
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Which of the following is a finding related to cardiovascular changes in elderly patients?
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Which of the following is a common endocrine change in older adults?
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What is one management strategy for endocrine changes in older adults?
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Which immune system function is commonly affected in older adults?
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What are the most common areas of infection in older adults?
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What tool can be used to assess cognitive changes in older adults?
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Which of the following is a reversible cause of dementia and delirium in the ICU?
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What is the leading cause of suicide in elderly individuals?
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What percentage of older adults in the United States are affected by abuse?
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What is a common challenge in medication use for older adults?
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What is the rule of thumb for medication dosing in older adults?
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