NURS 601 VACCINES FOR AGED 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which vaccines should older adults have?
tetanus, diphtheria (TDAP), pneumococcal, influenza, shingles
Between what ages should older adults get colorectal cancer screening?
50-75
Between what ages should older women have biennial breast cancer screening?
50-74
What are 3 health promotion topics to discuss with older adults?
smoking cessation, aerobic and strength training, nutrition
What is the purpose of the Beers Criteria for those 65 and older in all setting except for hospice
and palliative care?
reduce older adults' exposure to potentially inappropriate drugs, educate clinicians and
patients, and serve as a tool to evaluate quality of care, costs, and patterns of drug use in older
adults, reduce adverse drug events
,What is the definition of polypharmacy?
older persons who take a lot of medicines
What happens in the head as a normal part of aging?
decreased brain wit, slower reaction time, changes in sleep cycle
What happens to the eyes as a normal part of aging?
decreased visual acuity, decreased adaptation to light/dark
What happens to the ears as a normal part of aging?
decreased hearing acuity
What happens in the chest as a normal part of aging?
ciliary atrophy (increased risk for infection), reduced cardiac function, increased risk of murmur
and valve stenosis
What happens to the arms as a normal part of aging?
increased risk of skin tears, decreased thermoregulation, wrinkles, loss of body hair
What happens in the abdomen as a normal part of aging?
,decreased liver size and renal perfusion (up to 50% less)
What happens to the groin as a normal part of aging?
women: menopause, vaginal atrophy, men: decreases ejaculate/reduced erectile intensity
What happens to the legs as a normal part of aging?
decreased bone mineral content and muscle mass
Telomere are DNA proteins that shorten with age increasing the risk for cell damage. What are
non-modifiable reasons for shorter telomeres?
genetics, epigenetics, age
What are modifiable reasons for shorter telomeres?
socioeconomic status, exercise, excess wt., smoking, diet
What are the components of the Rule of Fourths that impact functional decline?
disease, disuse, physiologic ageing, misuse
________ % of older adults have two or more chronic diseases.
60
, In order to combat the Free Radical Theory of aging, once can slow the cell damage caused by
these reactive molecules by eating a diet rich in antioxidants. What are the components of such
a diet?
fruit and veggies, dark chocolate, red wine, tea
Which hormone is involved in the signs of aging associated with osteoporosis?
parathyroid hormone
Which hormone is involved in the signs of aging associated with orthostatic hypertension?
aldosterone
Which hormone is involved in the signs of aging associated with decreased muscle mass?
growth hormone
Which hormone is involved in the signs of aging associated with disturbed sleep cycle?
melatonin
Which hormone is involved in the signs of aging associated with vaginal atrophy?
estrogen
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which vaccines should older adults have?
tetanus, diphtheria (TDAP), pneumococcal, influenza, shingles
Between what ages should older adults get colorectal cancer screening?
50-75
Between what ages should older women have biennial breast cancer screening?
50-74
What are 3 health promotion topics to discuss with older adults?
smoking cessation, aerobic and strength training, nutrition
What is the purpose of the Beers Criteria for those 65 and older in all setting except for hospice
and palliative care?
reduce older adults' exposure to potentially inappropriate drugs, educate clinicians and
patients, and serve as a tool to evaluate quality of care, costs, and patterns of drug use in older
adults, reduce adverse drug events
,What is the definition of polypharmacy?
older persons who take a lot of medicines
What happens in the head as a normal part of aging?
decreased brain wit, slower reaction time, changes in sleep cycle
What happens to the eyes as a normal part of aging?
decreased visual acuity, decreased adaptation to light/dark
What happens to the ears as a normal part of aging?
decreased hearing acuity
What happens in the chest as a normal part of aging?
ciliary atrophy (increased risk for infection), reduced cardiac function, increased risk of murmur
and valve stenosis
What happens to the arms as a normal part of aging?
increased risk of skin tears, decreased thermoregulation, wrinkles, loss of body hair
What happens in the abdomen as a normal part of aging?
,decreased liver size and renal perfusion (up to 50% less)
What happens to the groin as a normal part of aging?
women: menopause, vaginal atrophy, men: decreases ejaculate/reduced erectile intensity
What happens to the legs as a normal part of aging?
decreased bone mineral content and muscle mass
Telomere are DNA proteins that shorten with age increasing the risk for cell damage. What are
non-modifiable reasons for shorter telomeres?
genetics, epigenetics, age
What are modifiable reasons for shorter telomeres?
socioeconomic status, exercise, excess wt., smoking, diet
What are the components of the Rule of Fourths that impact functional decline?
disease, disuse, physiologic ageing, misuse
________ % of older adults have two or more chronic diseases.
60
, In order to combat the Free Radical Theory of aging, once can slow the cell damage caused by
these reactive molecules by eating a diet rich in antioxidants. What are the components of such
a diet?
fruit and veggies, dark chocolate, red wine, tea
Which hormone is involved in the signs of aging associated with osteoporosis?
parathyroid hormone
Which hormone is involved in the signs of aging associated with orthostatic hypertension?
aldosterone
Which hormone is involved in the signs of aging associated with decreased muscle mass?
growth hormone
Which hormone is involved in the signs of aging associated with disturbed sleep cycle?
melatonin
Which hormone is involved in the signs of aging associated with vaginal atrophy?
estrogen
