Intro

Question 1

Gerontology

Answer 1

the scientific study of the aging process

Question 2

Biological aging

Answer 2

Aging that is based on the amount of decline or pathology in the body as opposed to years of life.

Question 3

Senescence

Answer 3

The loss of characteristics needed for a cell or whole organism to function.

Question 4

Intrinsic capacity

Answer 4

Summation of an individual’s physical and mental capacity or ability.

Question 5

functional ability

Answer 5

The interaction of both intrinsic capacity and the individual’s resources or environment.

Question 6

Sarcopenia

Answer 6

Age-related loss of muscle mass.

Question 7

Osteoporosis

Answer 7

A significant loss of bone mineral density that places a client at risk for fractures and is treated with medications and lifestyle management.

Question 8

Osteopenia

Answer 8

A mild loss of bone mineral density that is treated with lifestyle management (diet and exercise).

Question 9

Peripheral circulatory resistance

Answer 9

The resistance to the flow of blood in blood vessels.

Question 10

Kyphosis/Kyphotic

Answer 10

An exaggerated, forward rounding of the spine.

Question 11

PAR-Q stands for

Answer 11

physical activity readiness questionnaire

Question 12

How many steps are in the PAR-Q and what does it ask about?

Answer 12

there are 7 steps, it looks for risk factors during moderate activity and it reviews family and personal medical history

Question 13

Hypotension

Answer 13

Abnormally low blood pressure (<90/60 mm Hg) that may cause dizziness or fainting.

Question 14

Angina

Answer 14

pain from the heart and vessels

Question 15

the target systolic blood pressure for individuals older than 65 is

Answer 15

<130 mmHg

Question 16

___________ blood pressure will increase with exercise, whereas __________ blood pressure should stay the same or possibly decrease

Answer 16

systolic
diastolic

Question 17

Some guidelines include avoiding any exercise for a client who has a blood pressure of _________

Answer 17

≥ 180/110 mm Hg

Question 18

orthostatic hypotension

Answer 18

hypotension when going to stand

Question 19

nitroglycerin is a medicine for _______

Answer 19

angina

Question 20

what is the function of nitroglycerin?

Answer 20

helps dilate the arteries (open or expand) so that the patient will get relief from chest pain
-placed under the tongue when used for angina

Question 21

Tendinopathy

Answer 21

Chronic or acute injury to a tendon that results in pain, weakness, swelling, and impaired function.

Question 22

What type of medicine can cause bruising?

Answer 22

anti-coagulants/ blood thinners

Question 23

Myoglobinuria

Answer 23

Dark or cola colored urine usually from damage to muscles, may indicate rhabdomyolysis.

Question 24

Rhabdomyolysis

Answer 24

A critical condition from damage to muscles (striated muscle fibers rupture, releasing their contents into the bloodstream) that is a potential life-threatening emergency.

Question 25

Musculoskeletal screening checklist

Answer 25

1. Have you recently experienced night pain that does not go way when you change sleeping position?
2. Have you recently experienced pain with rest?
3. Have you recently experienced morning stiffness that lasts > 30 minutes? (expected in osteoarthritis)
4. Have you recently experienced trauma or a fall?
5. Have you recently experienced pain that does not change when you change positions?

Question 26

Neurological screening checklist

Answer 26

1. Have you recently experienced numbness or pins and needles (tingling) anywhere in your body?
2. Have you recently experienced prolonged or sudden muscle weakness?
3. Have you recently experienced difficulty walking?
4. Have you recently experienced changes in vision, hearing, or smelling?
   ​​​5. Have you recently experienced changes in memory, confusion, or slurred speech?
   ​​​​​6. Have you recently experienced seizures, tremors, or dizziness (room is spinning)?
5. Have you recently experienced face pain or new headaches?

Question 27

genitourinary (GU) system

Answer 27

reproductive and urinary system

Question 28

Integumentary, Gastrointestinal and genitouriary screening checklist

Answer 28

1.Have you recently experienced nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that is not explained by recent eating?
2.Have you recently experienced abdominal pain?
3.Have you recently experienced blood or a change in color of your stool?
4.Have you recently experienced a change in appetite or heartburn/indigestion after meals?
5.Have you recently experienced pain or difficulty urinating?
6.Have you recently experienced a change in the color of your urine?
7. Have you recently experienced abnormal discharge or tenderness?
8.Have you recently experienced changes in skin color?
9.Have you recently experienced a skin rash or wound?

Question 29

the primary endocrine glands are;

Answer 29

the hypothalamus, pineal, pancreas, thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, and reproductive glands

Question 30

endocrine screening checklist

Answer 30

Have you recently experienced excessive thirst or hunger?

Have you recently experienced heat or cold intolerance?

Have you recently experienced unexplained weight loss or gain?

Question 31

Pain that is in the low-back that _________ (travels from back to buttock or thigh or leg/foot) is an indication of an emergency

Answer 31

peripheralizes

Question 32

Research shows that what percentage of older adults’ lives are spent managing healthcare problems?

Answer 32

16-20%