Geriatric Nurse Exam Questions With Detailed Answers
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dysarthria the inability to use speech that is distinct and connected because of a loss of
muscle control after damage to the peripheral or central nervous syst em
CVA cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
TIA transient ischemic attack (mini stroke)
ataxia lack of muscle coordination
nocturia excessive urination at night
orthostatic hypotension low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up
lentigo a flat, brownish s pot on the skin sometimes caused by exposure to the sun and
weather; freckle
sundowning syndrome Older adult habitually becomes confused, restless, and agitated
after dark
purse lip breathing Technique helps keep airways open doing exhalation promotes carb on
dioxide at excretion. use any time patient feel short of breath. Seen in COPD
presbyopia farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye, occurring
typically in middle and old age.
vertigo the sensation of dizziness
anorexia loss of appetite
decubiti pressure sore
delirium an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other
disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and
speech.
dementia a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking,
and judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes
aphasia inability to speak
dysphagia difficulty swallowing
pruritus intense itching
-do not use antibacterial soap (increases drying)
-less frequent bathing
-water based cleansers (no alcohol)
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intermittent claudication pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is
relieved by rest
dysrhythmia / arrhythmia Abnormal heart rhythm
ageism Discrimination based on age
miocardial infarction (MI) heart attack
hemiplegia paralysis o f one side of the body
incontinence inability to control bladder and/or bowels
syncope fainting
presbycusis a gradual loss of sensorineural hearing t hat occurs as the body ages
biologic clock theory cells programmed to live a certain amount of time, then break down
and die
free-radical theory oxygen molecules with an unstable electron move around the cell,
damaging cell structures as they go
wear and tear theory suggests that the body, much like any machine, gradually deteriorates
and finally wears out
immune system failure theory the system loses its ability to protect the body from
disease
autoimmune theory body no longer recognizes itself a nd begins to attack itself and break
down
hypertension high blood pressure (most common health concern)
arthritis inflammation of a joint (second most common health concern)
heart disease any disease of the heart muscle or other working parts of the heart (third
most common health concern)
obesity excessive fatness (may contribute to arthritis and hypertension)
anemia a deficiency of red blood cells
diabetes -A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, the
hormone required for the met abolism of sugar
-85-90% begins in middle age
-managed with diet, weight control, exercise
-monitor glucose levels
-good foot care and safety precautions
cirrhosis Chronic disease of the liver
Healthy Behaviors -eat healthy
-less salt Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Latest Updated 2024 With Complete Solutions
dysarthria the inability to use speech that is distinct and connected because of a loss of
muscle control after damage to the peripheral or central nervous syst em
CVA cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
TIA transient ischemic attack (mini stroke)
ataxia lack of muscle coordination
nocturia excessive urination at night
orthostatic hypotension low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up
lentigo a flat, brownish s pot on the skin sometimes caused by exposure to the sun and
weather; freckle
sundowning syndrome Older adult habitually becomes confused, restless, and agitated
after dark
purse lip breathing Technique helps keep airways open doing exhalation promotes carb on
dioxide at excretion. use any time patient feel short of breath. Seen in COPD
presbyopia farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye, occurring
typically in middle and old age.
vertigo the sensation of dizziness
anorexia loss of appetite
decubiti pressure sore
delirium an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other
disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and
speech.
dementia a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, including memory, thinking,
and judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes
aphasia inability to speak
dysphagia difficulty swallowing
pruritus intense itching
-do not use antibacterial soap (increases drying)
-less frequent bathing
-water based cleansers (no alcohol)
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intermittent claudication pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is
relieved by rest
dysrhythmia / arrhythmia Abnormal heart rhythm
ageism Discrimination based on age
miocardial infarction (MI) heart attack
hemiplegia paralysis o f one side of the body
incontinence inability to control bladder and/or bowels
syncope fainting
presbycusis a gradual loss of sensorineural hearing t hat occurs as the body ages
biologic clock theory cells programmed to live a certain amount of time, then break down
and die
free-radical theory oxygen molecules with an unstable electron move around the cell,
damaging cell structures as they go
wear and tear theory suggests that the body, much like any machine, gradually deteriorates
and finally wears out
immune system failure theory the system loses its ability to protect the body from
disease
autoimmune theory body no longer recognizes itself a nd begins to attack itself and break
down
hypertension high blood pressure (most common health concern)
arthritis inflammation of a joint (second most common health concern)
heart disease any disease of the heart muscle or other working parts of the heart (third
most common health concern)
obesity excessive fatness (may contribute to arthritis and hypertension)
anemia a deficiency of red blood cells
diabetes -A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, the
hormone required for the met abolism of sugar
-85-90% begins in middle age
-managed with diet, weight control, exercise
-monitor glucose levels
-good foot care and safety precautions
cirrhosis Chronic disease of the liver
Healthy Behaviors -eat healthy
-less salt Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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