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T1: Common Aging Changes (CH 5) Flashcards

1
Q

Living is a process of ___ change

A

continual

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2
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Changes of aging are highly ___

A

individualized

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3
Q

Alterations in changes in aging are influenced by things such as:

A

Genetic Factors, environment, diet, health, stress, and lifestyle changes

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4
Q

Aging changes start at the basic ___ level

A

cellular

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5
Q

Cell number reduces, leaving decreased number of __ __

A

functional cells

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6
Q

Lean body mass ___

A

decreases

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7
Q

Total body fat __

A

increases

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8
Q

Extracellular fluid remains __; intracellular fluid __, resulting in __ total body fluid

A

constant
reduces
less

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9
Q

Noticeable changes occur after the __ decade of life

A

fourth

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10
Q

What are 3 signs of aging?

A

Hair loss, gray hair, and wrinkles

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11
Q

What are some signs of aging when talking about the loss of tissue elasticity?

A

-elongated ears, baggy eyelids, and double chin

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12
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There is a ___ of tissue elasticity.

A

loss

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13
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There is a ___ of subcutaneous fat, which results in a ___ in body’s natural insulation.

A

Loss

decline

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14
Q

There is diminished stature related to reduced ___, loss of ___, and thinning of __.

A

hydration
cartilage
vertebrae

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15
Q

There is a ___ in respiratory activity.

A

Reduction

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16
Q

___ of costal cartilage makes the trachea and rib cage more rigid

A

Calcification

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17
Q

There is a ___ of cough and laryngeal reflexes

A

Reduction

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18
Q

There is ___ residual capacity and reduced vital capacity

A

Increased

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19
Q

Older adults are at a high risk for __ __.

A

respiratory infection

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20
Q

Heart dimensions are ___ in the absence of pathology

A

unchanged

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21
Q

The heart muscle loses __ and __ __ , which results in reduced cardiac output with physiologic stress

A

efficiency and contractile strength

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22
Q

The heart muscle loses efficiency and contractile strength, which results in reduced ____

A

cardiac output with physiologic stress

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23
Q

The heart valves become ___ and ___

A

thick and rigid

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24
Q

The blood vessels have reduced ___.

A

elasticity

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25
Q

Oxygen is used ___ efficiently

A

less

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26
Q

Is tooth loss a normal part of aging?

A

No

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27
Q

The older adult has less acute taste ___.

A

sensations

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28
Q

They have a decreased esophageal ___.

A

motility

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29
Q

There is atrophy of the __

A

small & large intestines.

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30
Q

They are at risk for:

3

A

aspiration, indigestion, and constipation.

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31
Q

There is a decline of __ blood flow & __ __ by approximately 50% by age of 90

A

renal

glomerular filtration

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32
Q

There is a reduced __ capacity.

A

bladder

33
Q

___ is not a normal part of aging.

A

Incontinence

34
Q

Changes to reproductive system for men:

A

reduction in sperm

prostate enlargement

35
Q

Changes to reproductive system for women:

A
  • atrophy of vulva (dried vaginal canal)

- estrogen depletion

36
Q

Do both sexes engage in & enjoy intercourse?

A

yes

37
Q

__ & ___ cause decrease in height

A

Thinning disks & shortening vertebrae

38
Q

There is decreased bone __ and __.

A

mineral

mass

39
Q

There is diminished __ absorption.

A

calcium

40
Q

The diminished calcium absorption leads to an increased risk for ___

A

fractures

41
Q

There is a decline in weight and reduced blood flow of the brain; does it affecting thinking & behavior?

A

No

42
Q

(Brain) Reduction in __, __ __, and __ __ __ .

A

neurons
nerve fibers
cerebral blood flow

43
Q

Slower response to change in ___

A

balance

44
Q

Hypothalamus less effective in temperature ___

A

regulation

45
Q

Changes in sleep patterns with frequent ___ during sleep

A

awakening

46
Q

Definition: inability to focus on close objects clearly

A

Presbyopia

47
Q

Narrowing of the visual field leads to:

A

decreased peripheral vision

48
Q

__ size reduced and less reactive to light

A

Pupil

49
Q

Depth perception is ___

A

distorted

50
Q

Visual acuity __

A

declines

51
Q

Definition: progressive loss of hearing

A

Presbycusis

52
Q

Distortion of __-pitched sounds

A

high

53
Q

__ increased in ear canal: affects hearing

A

Cerumen

54
Q

There is an alteration in ___ when cerumen gets stuck in the ear canal.

A

equilibrium

55
Q

Taste acuity becomes dependent on ___

A

smell

56
Q

Atrophy of tongue can diminish ___

A

taste

57
Q

What 3 things can affect taste?

A

Decreased saliva, poor oral hygiene, and medications

58
Q

There is a reduction of tactile ___.

A

sensation

59
Q

Reduced ability to sense __, discomfort, and deviations in __

A

pressure

temperature

60
Q

___ gland activity decreases

A

Thyroid

61
Q

___ (hormone) secretion decreases with age.

A

ACTH

andrenotocorticotropic hormone

62
Q

Pituitary gland decreases in ___.

A

volume

63
Q

___ release by beta cells delayed and insufficient

A

Insulin

64
Q

The ability to metabolize glucose is reduced. T/F?

A

True

65
Q

Higher __ __ in nondiabetics is possible.

A

blood glucose

66
Q

What are the 5 changes to the skin?

  • Skin less __, more dry, and fragile
  • Decreased ___ fat
  • Increased benign and malignant skin ___
  • Thinning, ___ of hair
  • Reduced __ gland activity
A 
elastic
subcutaneous
neoplasm
graying
sweat
67
Q

What are 4 changes to the immune system, not including that it is depressed?

  • __ activity declines
  • Cell-mediated __ declines
  • Risk for __ becomes significant
  • __ defenses decline; presents atypically
A

T-cell
immunity
infection
Inflammatory

68
Q

What are 3 changes to the body’s thermoregulation?

  • Normal body temperatures ___ in older age (96.9-98.3F)
  • ___ temperature reduced
  • __ to heat altered
A

lowered
Ability to respond to cold
Response

69
Q 
All of these factors can affect the \_\_\_.
Health status
Genetic factors
Educational achievements
Activities
Physical changes
Social changes
A

mind

70
Q

No ___ type labels all older adults

A

personality

71
Q

What can cause a change in personality?

A
  • Retirement
  • Death of spouse
  • Loss of independence
  • Reduced income
  • Disability.
72
Q

Do personality remain consistent with that of the earlier years in the absence of disease?

A

yes

73
Q

What are the 3 types of memory?

A

Short term
Long term
Sensory

74
Q

Changes to intelligence?

A
  • Basic intelligence is upheld
  • Crystallized intelligence is maintained
  • Fluid intelligence may decline
  • Chronic psychological stress associated with increased incidence of mild cognitive impairment
75
Q

What intelligence is maintained?

Crystallized or Fluid

A

crystallized

76
Q

Is learning ability usually changed?

A

No

77
Q

You learn best when:

A

New information relates to previous learned information

78
Q

Understanding of __ __ is essential for competent gerontological nursing practice

A

aging changes

79
Q

Emphasis on __ and __ possessed by the older adult

A

capabilities and assets

Fundamentals 2 Pt. 2 (26 decks)

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