NURS 330 questions with correct answers
Week 1 Correct Answer-
Nervous System Age related changes Correct Answer-Decreased speed
of neural
conduction
Decrease in size of brain
Decreased cerebral
circulation
Nervous System Clinical Manifestations Correct Answer-Decrease
reaction & response
time
Postural hypotension
Impaired balance & vertigo
Deterioration of short-term
memory
Cardiovascular System age related changes Correct Answer--weakened
heart muscles
decreased contractility
-Thickening of ventricle walls
decreased blood flow to organs
-increased atherosclerotic plaques
,Cardiovascular system clinical manifestations Correct Answer-Increased
BP
Slower heart rate
cold feet and hands
coronary artery disease
Respiratory System age related changes Correct Answer-Atrophy of
respiratory muscles
Reduced ability of chest to expand
Decrease number of alveoli
Decreased elasticity
Respiratory System Clinical Manifestations Correct Answer-Chest
becomes rigid and barrel-shaped
Decreased ability to DB&C (deep breath and cough)
O2 Saturation decreases
Mucus thickens
RR=16-25/min (rate can be higher for older adults)
Integumentary System Age related changes Correct Answer-Decreased
elasticity
Decreased number of sweat glands
thinning of skin
, Slow epidermal skin turnover
Decreased blood supply to nail beds
Integumentary System Age related clinical manifestations Correct
Answer-Skin is dry and heals slowly
Skin easily tears and bruises
decreased heat regulation
decreased hair quantity
Nails are brittle
Gastro-Intestinal System Age related changes Correct Answer-
Decreased salivary secretions
Decreased GI motility
Weakening of lower esophageal sphincter
Decreased liver cells, weight, size
Loss of teeth and sense of taste
Gastro-Intestinal System Age related clinical manifestations Correct
Answer-Dry oral mucosa
Potential for constipation
Diminished metabolism of drugs
Altered nutrition
Week 1 Correct Answer-
Nervous System Age related changes Correct Answer-Decreased speed
of neural
conduction
Decrease in size of brain
Decreased cerebral
circulation
Nervous System Clinical Manifestations Correct Answer-Decrease
reaction & response
time
Postural hypotension
Impaired balance & vertigo
Deterioration of short-term
memory
Cardiovascular System age related changes Correct Answer--weakened
heart muscles
decreased contractility
-Thickening of ventricle walls
decreased blood flow to organs
-increased atherosclerotic plaques
,Cardiovascular system clinical manifestations Correct Answer-Increased
BP
Slower heart rate
cold feet and hands
coronary artery disease
Respiratory System age related changes Correct Answer-Atrophy of
respiratory muscles
Reduced ability of chest to expand
Decrease number of alveoli
Decreased elasticity
Respiratory System Clinical Manifestations Correct Answer-Chest
becomes rigid and barrel-shaped
Decreased ability to DB&C (deep breath and cough)
O2 Saturation decreases
Mucus thickens
RR=16-25/min (rate can be higher for older adults)
Integumentary System Age related changes Correct Answer-Decreased
elasticity
Decreased number of sweat glands
thinning of skin
, Slow epidermal skin turnover
Decreased blood supply to nail beds
Integumentary System Age related clinical manifestations Correct
Answer-Skin is dry and heals slowly
Skin easily tears and bruises
decreased heat regulation
decreased hair quantity
Nails are brittle
Gastro-Intestinal System Age related changes Correct Answer-
Decreased salivary secretions
Decreased GI motility
Weakening of lower esophageal sphincter
Decreased liver cells, weight, size
Loss of teeth and sense of taste
Gastro-Intestinal System Age related clinical manifestations Correct
Answer-Dry oral mucosa
Potential for constipation
Diminished metabolism of drugs
Altered nutrition
