Midterm questions Flashcards
1
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What are the normal physiological changes of the older adult for the musculoskeletal system?
A
- decreas in subQ tissue adn weight
- decreased muscle mass and strength
- bone demineralization (fracture more common)
- joints stiffen
- decreased flexibility and ROM
- height decreases 1 to 3 inches
2
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What are the normal physiological changes of the older adult for cognition?
A
- normal delay in response
- short term memory loss common
- long term memory in tact
3
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What are the normal physiological changes of the older adult for the neurologic system?
A
- cognitive and behavioral response may be delayed
- delayed reflex response
- temp, pain, pressure perception less efficient
- loss of sensation in extremities
- difficulty with balance, coordination, fine movements, and spatial orientation
- sleep at night typically shortens
4
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What are the normal physiological changes of the older adult for cardiovascular?
A
- blood vessels less elastic
- -peripheral pulses not always palpable
- lower extremeity edema and cooling may occur
- orthostatic hypotension may occue
- difficulty increasing HR and cardiac output with activity
- decreased cardiac output and reduced stroke volume
5
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What are the normal physiological changes of the older adult for respiratory system?
A
- diminished respiratory frequency
- lung mass decreases and residual volume increases
- pulmonary elasticity and ciliary action decreases
- RR may increase, diminished depth
6
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What are the normal physiological changes of the older adult for GI?
A
- malnutrition and anemia are common
- digestive juices diminish and nutrient absorption decreases
- decreased peristalsis
- decreased saliva production
7
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What are the normal physiological changes of the older adult for GU?
A
- decreased blood flow to kidneys
- decreased number of functioning nephrons (waste filtered/excreted more slowly)
- fluid/electrolyte balance fragile
- bladder capacity decreases by 50%
- 75% of men have BPH
- thinning and decrease of vaginal secretions
