Exam 41: Assisting in Geriatrics

A protein that forms the inelastic fibers of tendons, ligaments, and fascia is

Older patients show the same classic symptoms of diabetes as their younger counterparts.

PFT tests on aging persons typically show a decrease in vital capacity and an increase in residual volume.

The cells in the ________________ are produced more slowly with age, making the skin prone to tear and blister.

Aging changes in the lungs include a decrease in the ability of lung tissue to move freely with inspiration and expiration because of changes in __________ fibers.

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

Aging brings an increase in __________, causing the heart to work harder to pump blood into the systemic circulation.

Urinary frequency is not a common occurrence in aging persons because of the decreased ability of the bladder wall to expand.

Medications that may contribute to constipation include

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

Older adults are at increased risk for toxic levels of medication in the bloodstream because of

Aging persons are more susceptible to heat stroke because

Which of the following conditions may have signs and symptoms similar to those seen in dementia?

Which of the following is true of an advance directive?

Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?

Patients with diabetes are at higher risk for many disorders. List four common complications of diabetes.

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

Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Radiological tests including CT, MRT, and PETS tests may help show the structural and functional changes in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer's Disease.

_____________ result(s) from weakening and stretching of the venous walls.