Day 1 ( Body System)

Question 1

geriatricians

Answer 1

Physicians who specialize in treating the elderly

Question 2

Gerontologist

Answer 2

study the problems of the aging population in society ( usually not a physician )

Question 3

Acute illness

Answer 3

abrupt or rapid, short duration

Question 4

Chronic illness

Answer 4

condition that is persistent and last over a period of time

Question 5

Arteries

Answer 5

carry nutrient rich blood from the heart to the remainder of the body cells

Question 6

RED blood cells

Answer 6

carry Oxygen

Question 7

cardiac muscles

Answer 7

contract about 70 times per a min

Question 8

Hearts Upper part

Answer 8

Chamber, atrium

Question 9

Hearts lower part

Answer 9

thick walled chamber, ventricle

Question 10

Anemia

Answer 10

Low red blood cell count/ hemoglobin is to low

Question 11

CHF

Answer 11

Congestive Heart Failure

Question 12

MI/Heart Attack

Answer 12

Myocardial Infarction

Question 13

Transient Ischmetic Attack ( mini- stroke)

Answer 13

Temporary diminishes blood supply to the brain

Question 14

Arteriosclerosis

Answer 14

thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of the arteries

Question 15

Atherosclerosis

Answer 15

Arterial disorder characterized by yellowish plaques of cholesterol

Question 16

Alveoli

Answer 16

final branches of the respiratory tree/act as the primary gas exchange units in the lungs

Question 17

apnea

Answer 17

Temporary cessation of breathing/ sometimes occurring during profound sleep

Question 18

Emphysema

Answer 18

Smoking/lungs become less elastic

Question 19

Pneumonia

Answer 19

is acute

Question 20

aspiration Pneumonia

Answer 20

pathological consequence of the abnormal entry of fluids, wrong path right diet.

Question 21

Asperation pneumonia

Answer 21

bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials that entered bronchial tree

Question 22

COPD

Answer 22

chronic bronchitis, emphysema or both

means Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (Lung) Disease

Question 23

COLD

Answer 23

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Question 24

Presbycusis

Answer 24

Old Hearing/term used to describe any hearing impairment in old age

Question 25

Glaucoma

Answer 25

Fluids increase pressure changes within the eye

Question 26

Cataracts

Answer 26

Cloudiness that effects transparency of eyes lens

Question 27

Aphasia

Answer 27

absence/impairment of the ability to communicate

Question 28

Dysarthria

Answer 28

Speech ( imperfect articulation of speech)

Question 29

Subdural Hematoma

Answer 29

Headache/Nausea and vomiting | Usually the result of a serious head injury

Question 30

Parkinson's Disease

Answer 30

Symptoms- tremors, slow/shuffling pace/movement (gate) Dopamine to help control muscle movement

Question 31

Huntingtons Chorea

Answer 31

Impacts a persons functional abilities and usually results in movement , thinking ( cognitive ) and psychiatric disorder

Question 32

Cerebral Palsy

Answer 32

Affects muscle tone and posture

Question 33

Dementia

Answer 33

cognitive loss

Question 34

Alzheimers

Answer 34

Plaques and Tangles Most common form of dementia in persons over 60 years of age

Question 35

Esophagitis

Answer 35

heartburn

Question 36

Dysphagia

Answer 36

difficulty swallowing

Question 37

Ulcer

Answer 37

wearing away the inner lining of the stomach chronic build up excessive levels of acid

Question 38

intestines

Answer 38

about 25 feet long

Question 39

Constipation

Answer 39

BM every 3 days at least

Question 40

lleus

Answer 40

Blockage requiring surgery

Question 41

GERD

Answer 41

Gastroesophageal reflux disease the most common GI disorder affecting the elderly Concern = aspiration - breathing in a foreign object

Question 42

DM

Answer 42

Diabetes Mellitus Type1 - insulin dependent (often called juvenile diabetes) Type 2 - non-insulin dependent ( adult -onst diabetes)

Question 43

Metabolism

Answer 43

chemical reaction to produce energy

Question 44

Decubitus ( pressure) Ulcer

Answer 44

unrelieved pressure

Question 45

Shingles

Answer 45

my develop in any age group, but more likely to develop the condition if : older then 60 chickenpox before age 1 immune system is weakened by medication or disease

Question 46

Scabies

Answer 46

Skin disease by a mite eggs mature in 21 days allergic response to mite cause itchy rash

Question 47

Ecchymosis

Answer 47

Blood vessels under eye bruise | usually caused by Abuse

Question 48

Renal Calculi

Answer 48

Kidney Stones

Question 49

Urinary Incontinence

Answer 49

inability to control the timing of urination

Question 50

Mental Illness

Answer 50

depression is likely the most common mental illness in the elderly

Question 51

Ageism

Answer 51

Discrimination or prejudice action towards a person because of age