CHAPTER 3: BASIC GERIATRICS NURSING Revised
test Bank with Verified Answers 2023/2024
Heredity, enviroment, health maintantence. correct answers 3 things that significantly affect the timing
and magnitude of age related changes.
Arthritis correct answers The leading cause of disability in the United States.
Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, cerebrovascular disease, Alzheimer's,
pneumonia correct answers According to the CDC, these are the leading causes of death in the United
States (in order)
Senile Lentigo correct answers Clusters of melanocytes form areas of deepened pigmentation. AKA
age/liver spots.
Seborrheic Keratosis correct answers Slightly raised, wart-like macules wit distinct edges. Color: tan-
black. Mostly seen on the upper body. May cause discomfort and itching
Cutaneous Papilloma correct answers Small, brown, or flesh colored projections of the skin that are most
often observed on the neck AKA skin tags
Xeriois correct answers Most common skin complaint of the older adult. AKA dry skin
Pruritus correct answers Medical name for itching
Senile pupura correct answers Red, purple, brown areas commonly seen on the legs or the arms caused
by capillary walls becoming to fragile with age.
Basal cell carcinoma correct answers Precancerous or cancerous condition that is observed in older
adults who have spent significant amounts of time in the sun
Melanoma correct answers The unusual appearance of moles.
Irregular shape & boarder.
Change in size & color.
Symptoms: itching and bleeding may occur
Pressure ulcers correct answers Break down of skin and tissue over bony prominences.
Rosacea correct answers Redness, dilated superficial BV, and small pimples on the nose and the center of
the face. If this is left untreated it could lead to swelling and conjunctivitis.
Lifestyle modification:
Avoid stress, extreme heat, sun exposure, spicy foods & alcohol correct answers Treatment for Rosacea
Hypothermia correct answers This is seen when insulation is lost by the subcutaneous and adipose tissue
and older adult is put into an enviroment that is too cold
, Bone correct answers Calcium, phosphorus, and protein make up:
Calcium correct answers Necessary for the bone strength, muscle and myocardial contraction, blood
clotting and neuronal activity.
Dairy products and dark green leafy veggies correct answers Calcium is normally obtained by eating
Vitamin D correct answers Needed for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus through the small
instestine
Calcitonin correct answers Produced by the thyroid gland. Slows the movement of calcium from the
bones to the blood stream, lowering the blood calcium level.
Isometric exercise correct answers Muscle contraction without body movement.
Isotonic exercise correct answers Muscle contraction with body movement.
Aerobic exercise correct answers Isotonic exercise that last 30 min or longer. This strengthens the
skeletal, cardiac and respiratory muscles
Kyphosis correct answers Stooped or hunch back appearance with the head going forward toward the
chest. This happens when the intervertebral disk shrink as the thoracic vertebrae change.
Osteoporosis correct answers Excessive loss of calcium from bone without sufficient replacement results
in
Osteoporosis correct answers Porous, brittle, fragile bones.
Hormone therapy correct answers Beneficial to bone density
Heart attack, stroke, blood clots & breast cancer correct answers Hormone therapy also increases the
risk for
Osteoarthritis correct answers The most common form of arthritis
Hernerden nodes correct answers Cause by abnormal cartilage or bone enlargement in the distant finger
joints. Pain may occur during activity or worse with emotional stresss
Rheumatoid arthritis correct answers Collagen disease that results from autoimmune process, affecting
more women than men. This cause inflammation to the synovium, damage to the cartilage and bone of
joints and instability of tendons and ligaments
30-50 correct answers RA is onset is usually between the ages
Pain/stiffness
Unwell feeling
Fever
test Bank with Verified Answers 2023/2024
Heredity, enviroment, health maintantence. correct answers 3 things that significantly affect the timing
and magnitude of age related changes.
Arthritis correct answers The leading cause of disability in the United States.
Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, cerebrovascular disease, Alzheimer's,
pneumonia correct answers According to the CDC, these are the leading causes of death in the United
States (in order)
Senile Lentigo correct answers Clusters of melanocytes form areas of deepened pigmentation. AKA
age/liver spots.
Seborrheic Keratosis correct answers Slightly raised, wart-like macules wit distinct edges. Color: tan-
black. Mostly seen on the upper body. May cause discomfort and itching
Cutaneous Papilloma correct answers Small, brown, or flesh colored projections of the skin that are most
often observed on the neck AKA skin tags
Xeriois correct answers Most common skin complaint of the older adult. AKA dry skin
Pruritus correct answers Medical name for itching
Senile pupura correct answers Red, purple, brown areas commonly seen on the legs or the arms caused
by capillary walls becoming to fragile with age.
Basal cell carcinoma correct answers Precancerous or cancerous condition that is observed in older
adults who have spent significant amounts of time in the sun
Melanoma correct answers The unusual appearance of moles.
Irregular shape & boarder.
Change in size & color.
Symptoms: itching and bleeding may occur
Pressure ulcers correct answers Break down of skin and tissue over bony prominences.
Rosacea correct answers Redness, dilated superficial BV, and small pimples on the nose and the center of
the face. If this is left untreated it could lead to swelling and conjunctivitis.
Lifestyle modification:
Avoid stress, extreme heat, sun exposure, spicy foods & alcohol correct answers Treatment for Rosacea
Hypothermia correct answers This is seen when insulation is lost by the subcutaneous and adipose tissue
and older adult is put into an enviroment that is too cold
, Bone correct answers Calcium, phosphorus, and protein make up:
Calcium correct answers Necessary for the bone strength, muscle and myocardial contraction, blood
clotting and neuronal activity.
Dairy products and dark green leafy veggies correct answers Calcium is normally obtained by eating
Vitamin D correct answers Needed for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus through the small
instestine
Calcitonin correct answers Produced by the thyroid gland. Slows the movement of calcium from the
bones to the blood stream, lowering the blood calcium level.
Isometric exercise correct answers Muscle contraction without body movement.
Isotonic exercise correct answers Muscle contraction with body movement.
Aerobic exercise correct answers Isotonic exercise that last 30 min or longer. This strengthens the
skeletal, cardiac and respiratory muscles
Kyphosis correct answers Stooped or hunch back appearance with the head going forward toward the
chest. This happens when the intervertebral disk shrink as the thoracic vertebrae change.
Osteoporosis correct answers Excessive loss of calcium from bone without sufficient replacement results
in
Osteoporosis correct answers Porous, brittle, fragile bones.
Hormone therapy correct answers Beneficial to bone density
Heart attack, stroke, blood clots & breast cancer correct answers Hormone therapy also increases the
risk for
Osteoarthritis correct answers The most common form of arthritis
Hernerden nodes correct answers Cause by abnormal cartilage or bone enlargement in the distant finger
joints. Pain may occur during activity or worse with emotional stresss
Rheumatoid arthritis correct answers Collagen disease that results from autoimmune process, affecting
more women than men. This cause inflammation to the synovium, damage to the cartilage and bone of
joints and instability of tendons and ligaments
30-50 correct answers RA is onset is usually between the ages
Pain/stiffness
Unwell feeling
Fever
