Exam 48: Assisting in Geriatrics

List four risk factors that contribute to the development of osteoporosis.

Which of the following is the age-related loss of close vision?

Aging causes an increase in the production of insulin by the beta cells of the pancreas.

Urinary frequency is a common occurrence in aging persons because of the decreased ability of the bladder wall to expand.

Physical activity and continued mental stimulation have no effect on the development of memory problems in aging persons.

How can the medical assistant assess the patient's nutritional status during the patient interview?

Which of the following is true of an advance directive?

Men can experience problems with sexual function as they age because of:

An older person diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 may have difficulty complying with treatment protocols because:

Over time, vessel walls thicken and become less elastic because of the calcification and build up of connective tissue in which condition?

AD is a slowly progressive disease that begins with mild memory problems and ends with severe brain damage.

Older people may take longer to learn new material.

__________ is the severe loss of intellectual ability.

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of diabetes in the elderly?

Peristalsis in the colon increases in the elderly; therefore, constipation is common.

Aging persons typically sleep better than their younger counterparts.

Which of the following disorders involves the loss of bone density?

Prostate enlargement is a normal part of aging.

Patients suffering from __________ experience periodic jerking of the legs during sleep.

Synthesis of vitamin D is not affected by aging changes in the integumentary system.