Age Related Changes

Question 1

gerontology

Answer 1

study of aging

Question 2

geriatrics

Answer 2

medical treatment of aging people

Question 3

what is aging?

Answer 3

interation among genetics, environmental influences, lifestyles, and the effects of the disease process

Question 4

who coordinates care to address all aspects of rehab needs

Answer 4

occupational and speech

Question 5

who coordinates care and exchange critical patient info

Answer 5

nursing

Question 6

who coordinates discharge plans and equipment needs

Answer 6

case manager

Question 7

who coordinates care and exchange critical patient info

Answer 7

physician/PA

Question 8

who obtains essential info on patient’s PLOF and discharge options; caregiver involvement in pt care

Answer 8

family

Question 9

you want to unhook the PEG tube during PT treatment, who do you consult

Answer 9

nurse

Question 10

the pt is coughing after drinking orange juice, who do you consult

Answer 10

speech

Question 11

you need clarification on the family/home situation, who do you consult

Answer 11

case manager
patient
nurse

Question 12

the pt is unable to manipulate utensiles during meals, who do you consult

Answer 12

OT

Question 13

the pt shows increased confusion during treatment today, who do you consult

Answer 13

speech

nurse

Question 14

you want to find out what equipment the pt owns and the pt is unable to tell you, who do you consult

Answer 14

case manager

family

Question 15

79% of people 70 and older have one or more of these 7 chronic conditions:

Answer 15

arthritis
HBP
diabetes
lung disease
stroke
cancer

Question 16

65 and older, what percentage of people have chronic conditions

Answer 16

30% of 65 and older have 3 or more chronic conditions

Question 17

what are the principles of geriatric rehab

Answer 17

• variability of capabilities
• inactivity/sedentary lifestyle
• optimum health and overall well being

Question 18

variability of capabilities

Answer 18

physical, cognitive abilities and motivation will varg greatly

Question 19

inactivity/sedentary lifestyle

Answer 19

inactive lifestyle contributes to debility

Question 20

optimum health and overall well being

Answer 20

related to optimum functional ability

Question 21

geriatric rehab is directed toward what

Answer 21

• stabilizing primary problems
• preventing secondary complications
• restoring lost function

Question 22

successful aging

Answer 22

high capacity to tolerate stressors
exercise causes robust, positive changes
wider homestatic windo = greater phsyical reliance

Question 23

unsuccessful aging

Answer 23

low tolerance: susceptible to illness
positive changes occur but at smaller magnitude
narrow homeostatic window = reduced adaptation to even low stress

Question 24

what is the main MSK system changes in older adults

Answer 24

bone loss

Question 25

sarcopenia

Answer 25

age related decline in muscle mass

Question 26

dynapenia

Answer 26

age related decline in stength

Question 27

what fibers do you lose with aging

Answer 27

loss of type II

Question 28

cachexia

Answer 28

decline in muscle/body wasting that does not respond to nutritional support

Question 29

decreased water content in connective tissue =

Answer 29

decreased height

Question 30

loss of water in articular cartilage =

Answer 30

osteoarthritis

Question 31

increased collagen crosslinks and water loss =

Answer 31

joint stiffness and reduced shock absorption

Question 32

reduction of elastin =

Answer 32

saggy wrinkled skin

Question 33

aging connective tissue contributes to what

Answer 33

sports injuries and decreased performance

displaced internal organs