Exam 3 - Older Age Flashcards
what happens to the epidermis as a person ages
becomes thin, stretches
collagen, elastic decreases
is skin tenting common in older adults
yes
bumpy yellow patches inside the corner of eyelids
causes by cholesterol buildup
xanthelasma
yellow white bumps on the face
linked to sun exposure
pinguecula
pink color growth on the conjunctiva
linked to sun exposure
ptyerygium
loss of nearsightedness
presbyopia
white, light gray, or bluish ring around the edge of the cornea
due to deposits of lipids
arcus senilis
the tympanic membrane is __ and __ in older adults
thicker; pale
lung sounds in older adults are typically ___ audible
less
breast changes in older adults
less glandular tissue more fatty tissue less firm; more pendulous nipples smaller, flatter decrease erectile ability
SBP will __ with aging
increase
why does BP increase with age?
arterial walls lose elasticity, becomes rigid = increase vascular resistance = increase BP
by ages 75-80 what % of nephrons have been lost
50%
GFR decreases
older adult male gait changes
walk with head and trunk flexed
short, high steps
wide gait
smaller arm swing
older adult female gait changes
bow-legged stance
increase risk of falls and fractures