MED-SURG HESI STUDY GUIDE

-Health Promotion For Infancy-Elderly -Normal Aging's Effects on Body Systems -Integumentary System Loss of Pigment in Hair/Skin Wrinkling of Skin Thinning of Epidermis, Easy Bruising & Tearing of Skin Decreased Skin Turgor, Elasticity, & Subcutaneous Fat Increased Nail Thickness & Decreased Nail Growth Decreased Perspiration Dry, itchy, scaly skin Seborrhic dematitis & keratosis formation (overgrowth & thickening of skin) -Neurological System Slowed reflexes Slight tremors & difficulty with fine motor movement Loss of balance Increased incidence of awakening after sleep onset Increased susceptibility to hypothermia & hyperthermia Short-term memory decline possible Long-term memory usually maintained -Musculoskeletal System Decreased muscle mass & strength Decreased mobility, range of motion, flexibility, coordination, & stability Change of gait, with shortened step and wider base Posture and stature changes causing a decrease in height Increased brittleness of the bones Deterioration of joint capsule components Kyphosis of the dorsal spine (increased convexity in the curvature)