Exam 3: Physiologic Changes

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) caring for an older adult asks if the yellow, waxy, crusty lesions on the patient's axilla and groin are contagious. Which response shows the nurse's understanding for the cause of the lesions?

The 75-year-old resident in a long-term care facility complains of muscle pain while riding a stationary bicycle. The nurse explains that the discomfort is related to the buildup of __________ __________ in the muscle.

An 80-year-old extended-care resident comes to the nurse asking for a bandage for a bleeding, dark pigmented mole with irregular shape and border. What does the nurse suspect?

The nurse is aware that children with __________ have the treatment and care needs of persons of advanced age.

Which symptom would be a characteristic of a stage I pressure ulcer on an older adult's coccyx?

What are risk factors for osteoporosis? (Select all that apply.)

What age-related changes in the respiratory system explain why the older adult is at risk for infection? (Select all that apply.)

What are Heberden nodes?

What vitamins are necessary to support ossification? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is accompanying a group of older adults on a July 4th outing to monitor heat prostration. What factor is related to heat intolerance in the older adult?

A person with Parkinsons disease has a nursing diagnosis of "nutrition, less than body requirements related to difficulty swallowing." What change would the nurse make in the nursing care plan?

The nurse cautions the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to use care when transferring or handling older adults. The nurse understands that the vascular fragility of the older adult can result in which of the following conditions?