Older Adults/Sensory Alterations

Question 1

What is presbyopia?

Answer 1

diminished visual acuity

Question 2

What is presbycusis?

Answer 2

diminished hearing acuity

Question 3

In older adults, are the blood vessels more or less rigid and more or less elastic?

Answer 3

more rigid

less elastic

Question 4

Why is it hard for older adults to cough out secretions?

Answer 4

they have decreased ciliary action

Question 5

What is usually the cause of constipation in the elderly?

Answer 5

poor diet and lack of exercise

Question 6

Are older adults sexually active?

Answer 6

Yes, but due to enlargement of prostate in men and atrophy of genitalia in women, they need to take it slower

Question 7

What parts of the body systems are usually increased with old age?

Answer 7

systolic BP

Thickening nails

Question 8

What is the most common cause of unintentional injuries in the elderly?

Answer 8

Falls due to chronic illness and medications

Question 9

What are the top 5 causes of death in older adults?

Answer 9

Heart disease
Cancer
CLRD
Stroke
Alzheimer Disease