Question 1

Which of these cardiovascular changes results from the normal aging process?

Accepted Answer

A) increased cardiac output 
B) heart rate increases 
C) brain and coronary arteries receiving more blood than other organs 
D) peripheral resistance decreases 
A) increased cardiac output 
B) heart rate increases 
C) brain and coronary arteries receiving more blood than other organs 
D) peripheral resistance decreases C

Question 2

Which of the following statements is a myth associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

A) The majority of older adults live above the poverty level. 
B) Most older adults live either in a family setting or within 30 minutes of a child. 
C) Senility is an expected result of aging. 
D) Older adults are sexually active. 
A) The majority of older adults live above the poverty level. 
B) Most older adults live either in a family setting or within 30 minutes of a child. 
C) Senility is an expected result of aging. 
D) Older adults are sexually active. C

Question 3

Which of these respiratory changes occurs as part of the normal aging process?

Accepted Answer

A) Effectiveness of the cough mechanism lessens,increasing risk of lung infection. 
B) Muscles of respiration become less flexible,increasing vital capacity of the lungs. 
C) Presence of diseases such as tuberculosis and respiratory tract infections is expected. 
D) Chest pain accompanies any respiratory deficit. 
A) Effectiveness of the cough mechanism lessens,increasing risk of lung infection. 
B) Muscles of respiration become less flexible,increasing vital capacity of the lungs. 
C) Presence of diseases such as tuberculosis and respiratory tract infections is expected. 
D) Chest pain accompanies any respiratory deficit. A

Question 4

Which of these changes in the female reproductive system is the result of normal aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Estrogen production remains constant. 
B) Libido diminishes. 
C) Risk for breast cancer increases. 
D) Vaginal secretions become more acidic. 
A) Estrogen production remains constant. 
B) Libido diminishes. 
C) Risk for breast cancer increases. 
D) Vaginal secretions become more acidic.

Question 5

What is the MOST common disorder related to aging and the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A) type 1 diabetes mellitus 
B) type 2 diabetes mellitus 
C) gallstones 
D) incontinence 
A) type 1 diabetes mellitus 
B) type 2 diabetes mellitus 
C) gallstones 
D) incontinence

Question 6

Which of these services is covered for older adults enrolled in Medicare?

Accepted Answer

A) routine medical checkups and related tests 
B) home health care requiring skilled personnel 
C) eye and hearing tests 
D) routine dental care 
A) routine medical checkups and related tests 
B) home health care requiring skilled personnel 
C) eye and hearing tests 
D) routine dental care

Question 7

The older adult client often has difficulty seeing objects that are close because the lens of the eye becomes less pliable.Which of these terms describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) glaucoma 
B) macular degeneration 
C) myopia 
D) presbyopia 
A) glaucoma 
B) macular degeneration 
C) myopia 
D) presbyopia

Question 8

Which of these musculoskeletal changes is a result of normal aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Joints develop degenerative changes. 
B) Coordination and endurance are unaffected. 
C) Muscle mass and elasticity remain unchanged. 
D) Osteoporosis is to be expected. 
A) Joints develop degenerative changes. 
B) Coordination and endurance are unaffected. 
C) Muscle mass and elasticity remain unchanged. 
D) Osteoporosis is to be expected.

Question 9

Which theory of aging projects that an individual's life span is programmed within the body cells and predetermines the speed with which the person ages and eventually dies?

Accepted Answer

A) collagen theory 
B) immunity theory 
C) programmed aging 
D) stress theory 
A) collagen theory 
B) immunity theory 
C) programmed aging 
D) stress theory

Question 10

Which of these changes in the gastrointestinal system of an older adult client place the client at risk?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol is absorbed faster. 
B) Saliva production decreases. 
C) Gag reflex is less effective. 
D) Liver size increases. 
A) Alcohol is absorbed faster. 
B) Saliva production decreases. 
C) Gag reflex is less effective. 
D) Liver size increases.

Question 11

Which of these terms describes the study of the effects of normal aging and age-related disease on human beings?

Accepted Answer

A) ageology 
B) geriatrics 
C) gerontology 
D) senescence 
A) ageology 
B) geriatrics 
C) gerontology 
D) senescence

Question 12

Which of these changes in the male reproductive system is the result of normal aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Impotency is to be expected. 
B) Sperm count and viscosity of seminal fluid decreases. 
C) The prostate gland may decrease in size. 
D) Testosterone production remains unchanged. 
A) Impotency is to be expected. 
B) Sperm count and viscosity of seminal fluid decreases. 
C) The prostate gland may decrease in size. 
D) Testosterone production remains unchanged.

Question 13

Which of these statements about health promotion and disease prevention for older adult clients is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) No special efforts are needed to alter lifestyle practices. 
B) It remains beneficial to teach components of healthy lifestyle and specific disease prevention. 
C) Monitoring of prescription medications complicates the health care routine. 
D) There are more specific interventions necessary for men than for women. 
A) No special efforts are needed to alter lifestyle practices. 
B) It remains beneficial to teach components of healthy lifestyle and specific disease prevention. 
C) Monitoring of prescription medications complicates the health care routine. 
D) There are more specific interventions necessary for men than for women.

Question 14

If an older adult client experiences frequency of urination,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A) make no changes in the client's dietary intake and keep the client from self-limiting fluids 
B) assess the client for a urinary tract infection 
C) place the client on incontinence precautions to minimize embarrassment if accidents occur 
D) restrict fluid intake because frequency of urination is a normal result of physical changes that occur in the older adult client 
A) make no changes in the client's dietary intake and keep the client from self-limiting fluids 
B) assess the client for a urinary tract infection 
C) place the client on incontinence precautions to minimize embarrassment if accidents occur 
D) restrict fluid intake because frequency of urination is a normal result of physical changes that occur in the older adult client

Question 15

How often should a nurse encourage most older adults to bathe or shower?

Accepted Answer

A) daily 
B) every other day 
C) two or three times a week 
D) weekly 
A) daily 
B) every other day 
C) two or three times a week 
D) weekly

Question 16

Which of these terms describes a nonspecific clinical syndrome characterized by a loss of intellectual functioning?

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) dementia 
C) depression 
D) transient ischemic attack 
A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) dementia 
C) depression 
D) transient ischemic attack

Question 17

Which of these dietary guidelines is MOST important for older adult clients?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintain a calcium intake of 1,000 to 1,500 mg daily from food and supplements. 
B) Increase intake of potassium-rich foods. 
C) Decrease intake of protein-rich fluids. 
D) Maintain intake of carbohydrates and fat. 
A) Maintain a calcium intake of 1,000 to 1,500 mg daily from food and supplements. 
B) Increase intake of potassium-rich foods. 
C) Decrease intake of protein-rich fluids. 
D) Maintain intake of carbohydrates and fat.

Question 18

Which theory of aging states that life satisfaction is dependent on maintaining involvement by developing new interests,hobbies,roles,and relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) activity theory 
B) collagen theory 
C) continuity theory 
D) disengagement theory 
A) activity theory 
B) collagen theory 
C) continuity theory 
D) disengagement theory

Question 19

When caring for older adult clients,nurses should remember to include assessment of these clients' strengths,such as their:

Accepted Answer

A) awareness of their surroundings 
B) short-term memory 
C) cognitive health 
D) recognition of patriotism 
A) awareness of their surroundings 
B) short-term memory 
C) cognitive health 
D) recognition of patriotism

Question 20

Which of these neurological changes are part of normal aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Intellect remains unchanged,but capacity for learning is diminished. 
B) Need for sleep decreases. 
C) Short-term memory may be somewhat diminished without changes in long-term memory. 
D) Cerebral blood flow and oxygen use increases. 
A) Intellect remains unchanged,but capacity for learning is diminished. 
B) Need for sleep decreases. 
C) Short-term memory may be somewhat diminished without changes in long-term memory. 
D) Cerebral blood flow and oxygen use increases.

Exam 50: The Older Adult

Which of these cardiovascular changes results from the normal aging process?

Which of the following statements is a myth associated with aging?

Which of these respiratory changes occurs as part of the normal aging process?

Which of these changes in the female reproductive system is the result of normal aging?

What is the MOST common disorder related to aging and the endocrine system?

Which of these services is covered for older adults enrolled in Medicare?

The older adult client often has difficulty seeing objects that are close because the lens of the eye becomes less pliable.Which of these terms describes this condition?

Which of these musculoskeletal changes is a result of normal aging?

Which theory of aging projects that an individual's life span is programmed within the body cells and predetermines the speed with which the person ages and eventually dies?

Which of these changes in the gastrointestinal system of an older adult client place the client at risk?

Which of these terms describes the study of the effects of normal aging and age-related disease on human beings?

Which of these changes in the male reproductive system is the result of normal aging?

Which of these statements about health promotion and disease prevention for older adult clients is TRUE?

If an older adult client experiences frequency of urination,the nurse should:

How often should a nurse encourage most older adults to bathe or shower?

Which of these terms describes a nonspecific clinical syndrome characterized by a loss of intellectual functioning?

Which of these dietary guidelines is MOST important for older adult clients?

Which theory of aging states that life satisfaction is dependent on maintaining involvement by developing new interests,hobbies,roles,and relationships?

When caring for older adult clients,nurses should remember to include assessment of these clients' strengths,such as their:

Which of these neurological changes are part of normal aging?

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