Exam 2

Question 1

Older adult considerations for the Eyes

Answer 1

-Decreased pupil size
-Lens lose elasticity
-Fibers begin to thicken & yellow
-Visual acuity may be diminished
-Presbyopia
-Pinguecula: Yellowish nodules on conjunctiva
-Arcus senilus: White arc around limbus

Question 2

Definition of glaucoma

Answer 2

High intracranial pressure that damages the optic nerve
Ex: Patchy blind spots, tunnel vision

Question 3

Definition of Macular Degeneration

Answer 3

Age related degeneration of the macula

Question 4

Definition of Cataracts

Answer 4

Clouding of the lens

Question 5

Older adult considerations for Ears

Answer 5

-Cerumen (ear wax) becomes dry
-Gradual sensorineural loss
-Auditory reaction time increases (longer to respond)
-Presbycusis (loss of high frequency sounds)

Question 6

Infant considerations for Ears

Answer 6

Otitis Media

Question 7

Infant considerations for Thorax, Lungs

Answer 7

-Lungs developed at gestation
-Surfactant developed at 32 weeks
-Lungs continue to develop after birth
-Aveloli continues to form up to 8 years old

Question 8

Pregnant Women considerations for Thorax, Lungs

Answer 8

-Widened thoracic cage
-Costal breathing
-SOB-dyspnea
-Increased oxygen requirement

Question 9

Older adults considerations for a Thorax, Lungs

Answer 9

-Decreased pain perception
-Decreased ability to cough effectively
-May experience difficulty deep breathing
-Kyphosis
-Decreased thoracic expansion
-Sternum & ribs may be more prominent