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Gerontology Final Exam Study Guide
Solutions
T or F: Aging does not affect our ability to learn. Older persons may learn differently, thinking things out
or taking more time to process information - ANSWER✔✔-T
T or F: When nurses conduct a health history on an older adult, more time is needed to answer
questions - ANSWER✔✔-T
Ageism - ANSWER✔✔-A stereotyping or discriminating against a person due to age
T or F: Older adults are the smallest consumers of prescription and OTC medicatons - ANSWER✔✔-F -
largest group
When nurses care for the older adult, is more or less time needed for assignments and medication
administration? - ANSWER✔✔-More time
Why do nurses perform position changes slowly? - ANSWER✔✔-To prevent older adults from falling
because of a decreased CV response to environmental stressors
When nurses talk with an older adult, how should he/she sit? - ANSWER✔✔-It is best to sit at eye level
and speak clearly and allow extra time to answer questions
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T or F: When an older patient is climbing over the bed rail during the night shift, a nurse should begin by
talking with the patient about behavior - ANSWER✔✔-T
T or F: An increased immune response occurs as we age - ANSWER✔✔-F - decreased
T or F: Age related changes can result in drug toxicities and increased adverse drug events -
ANSWER✔✔-T
What puts older adults at risk of dehydration? - ANSWER✔✔-Multiple physiological changes of aging
When an older adult has a disease (ex. UTI), do they present with typical or atypical signs and symptoms
- ANSWER✔✔-Atypical - no increased temp when have a UTI
T or F: Older adults often respond the same to medications or treatments as adults do - ANSWER✔✔-F -
differently
What are some normal age related changes to the CV system? - ANSWER✔✔--Isolated systolic
hypertension
-Decreased exercise tolerance
-Hypotension with rapid position changes
-Thickening of the left ventricle wall
-Decreased cardiac output
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-Stiffening of the myocardium and blood vessel walls
What are some normal age related changes to the MSK system that may increase falls? - ANSWER✔✔--
Gait changes
-Decreased vision
-Decreased joint ROM
What are some common age related physical changes in older adults that affect digestion and food
intake? - ANSWER✔✔--Decreased number of taste buds
-A diminished sense of smell
-Reduction in saliva production
T or F: Pharmacokinetic property of absorption is affected by a decreased intestinal motility related to
the aging process - ANSWER✔✔-T
Which medications will have an increased risk of falling? - ANSWER✔✔-Alprazolam, zolpidem & seroquel
What is reduced drug elimination in the older adult a result of? - ANSWER✔✔-Decreased glomerular
filtration rate in the kidneys
What is a general principle of medication administration in the older adult when starting a new
medication? - ANSWER✔✔-Start low and go slow
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Gerontology Final Exam Study Guide
Solutions
T or F: Aging does not affect our ability to learn. Older persons may learn differently, thinking things out
or taking more time to process information - ANSWER✔✔-T
T or F: When nurses conduct a health history on an older adult, more time is needed to answer
questions - ANSWER✔✔-T
Ageism - ANSWER✔✔-A stereotyping or discriminating against a person due to age
T or F: Older adults are the smallest consumers of prescription and OTC medicatons - ANSWER✔✔-F -
largest group
When nurses care for the older adult, is more or less time needed for assignments and medication
administration? - ANSWER✔✔-More time
Why do nurses perform position changes slowly? - ANSWER✔✔-To prevent older adults from falling
because of a decreased CV response to environmental stressors
When nurses talk with an older adult, how should he/she sit? - ANSWER✔✔-It is best to sit at eye level
and speak clearly and allow extra time to answer questions
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T or F: When an older patient is climbing over the bed rail during the night shift, a nurse should begin by
talking with the patient about behavior - ANSWER✔✔-T
T or F: An increased immune response occurs as we age - ANSWER✔✔-F - decreased
T or F: Age related changes can result in drug toxicities and increased adverse drug events -
ANSWER✔✔-T
What puts older adults at risk of dehydration? - ANSWER✔✔-Multiple physiological changes of aging
When an older adult has a disease (ex. UTI), do they present with typical or atypical signs and symptoms
- ANSWER✔✔-Atypical - no increased temp when have a UTI
T or F: Older adults often respond the same to medications or treatments as adults do - ANSWER✔✔-F -
differently
What are some normal age related changes to the CV system? - ANSWER✔✔--Isolated systolic
hypertension
-Decreased exercise tolerance
-Hypotension with rapid position changes
-Thickening of the left ventricle wall
-Decreased cardiac output
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-Stiffening of the myocardium and blood vessel walls
What are some normal age related changes to the MSK system that may increase falls? - ANSWER✔✔--
Gait changes
-Decreased vision
-Decreased joint ROM
What are some common age related physical changes in older adults that affect digestion and food
intake? - ANSWER✔✔--Decreased number of taste buds
-A diminished sense of smell
-Reduction in saliva production
T or F: Pharmacokinetic property of absorption is affected by a decreased intestinal motility related to
the aging process - ANSWER✔✔-T
Which medications will have an increased risk of falling? - ANSWER✔✔-Alprazolam, zolpidem & seroquel
What is reduced drug elimination in the older adult a result of? - ANSWER✔✔-Decreased glomerular
filtration rate in the kidneys
What is a general principle of medication administration in the older adult when starting a new
medication? - ANSWER✔✔-Start low and go slow
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