Galen geriatrics exam 2
To strengthen the abilities of person me who are diagnosed to avoid complications and
worsening of their conditions - ✔️✔️Secondary prevention
Degenerative changes in the smooth muscle lining of the lower esophagus resulting in
weaker esophageal contractions and weakness in the sphincter -
✔️✔️Presbyesophagus
A group of 3 diseases that are included in the term COPD - ✔️✔️Asthma
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema
As a person ages, these tiny air sacs in the lungs become less elastic, more fiber out,
and contain fewer functional capillaries - ✔️✔️Alveoli
This respiratory disease is characterized by recurrent inflammation and mucus
production that results in blockage and scarring in the bronchial tubes leading to
restricted airflow - ✔️✔️Chronic Bronchitis
This procedure requires the nurse to admin aerosol meds FIRST and then positioning
the pt to remove bronchial secretions - ✔️✔️Postural Drainage
Overuse of this class of Med creates a risk of cardiac arrhythmias leading to sudden
death - ✔️✔️Bronchodilator
A decline in cardiovascular function due to physical inactivity - ✔️✔️Physical
Deconditioning
consistent blood pressure greater tha 140/90 - ✔️✔️hypertension
Because they are less sensitive to (blank blank) your pt may become dizzy when they
change positions - ✔️✔️Baroreceptor regulation
Hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup in the vessel walls -
✔️✔️Atherosclerosis
Portion of the stomach that protrudes through an opening in the diaphragm -
✔️✔️Hiatal hernia
Medical term means dry mouth - ✔️✔️Xerostomia
, A decrease of this acid in the stomach can interfere with the absorption of Ca, iron, folic
acid, and vit B12 - ✔️✔️Hydrochloric Acid
Atrophy if this organ can affect the digestion of fats and contribute to an intolerance of
fatty foods - ✔️✔️Pancreas
Exam recommended every 10 years as an important means to detect colorectal cancer
- ✔️✔️Colonoscopy
This alteration in bowel elimination can be characterized by: Abd and rectal discomfort,
distended rectum, oozing of fecal material palpable, hard fecal mass, and fever -
✔️✔️Fecal Impaction
involuntary defecation - ✔️✔️Fecal incontinence
Multiple pouches of intestinal mucosa in the weakened muscular wall of the large bowel
that can be caused by chronic constipation, obesity, or hiatal hernia -
✔️✔️Diverticulosis
Overeating, straining during a BM, alcohol, and irritating foods may contribute to (blank)
in the pt with diverticulosis - ✔️✔️Diverticulitis
Often. Kidney circulation improves when a person assumes a recumbent position. This,
in addition to other age age related changes, may lead to frequent nighttime urination
also called - ✔️✔️Nocturia
Because the filtration of this organ decreases with age, the body's ability to eliminate
drugs in affected and may results in an accumulation of toxic levels of meds -
✔️✔️Kidneys
Women's who have had multiple pregnancies or person who postpones voiding after
they sense the urge to urinate may be at an increase risk for this type of incontinence -
✔️✔️Stress incontinence
Burning, urgency, fever, incontinence, and delirium may be indicators of this infection
that affects the urinary system - ✔️✔️UTI
This exercise is performed to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which may lead
to an improvement in control over urine incontinence - ✔️✔️Kegal exercises
Because UTIs are the most common type of health care associated infections, these
tubes should be used only in the special circumstances and never for convenience -
✔️✔️Indwelling urinary catheter
To strengthen the abilities of person me who are diagnosed to avoid complications and
worsening of their conditions - ✔️✔️Secondary prevention
Degenerative changes in the smooth muscle lining of the lower esophagus resulting in
weaker esophageal contractions and weakness in the sphincter -
✔️✔️Presbyesophagus
A group of 3 diseases that are included in the term COPD - ✔️✔️Asthma
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema
As a person ages, these tiny air sacs in the lungs become less elastic, more fiber out,
and contain fewer functional capillaries - ✔️✔️Alveoli
This respiratory disease is characterized by recurrent inflammation and mucus
production that results in blockage and scarring in the bronchial tubes leading to
restricted airflow - ✔️✔️Chronic Bronchitis
This procedure requires the nurse to admin aerosol meds FIRST and then positioning
the pt to remove bronchial secretions - ✔️✔️Postural Drainage
Overuse of this class of Med creates a risk of cardiac arrhythmias leading to sudden
death - ✔️✔️Bronchodilator
A decline in cardiovascular function due to physical inactivity - ✔️✔️Physical
Deconditioning
consistent blood pressure greater tha 140/90 - ✔️✔️hypertension
Because they are less sensitive to (blank blank) your pt may become dizzy when they
change positions - ✔️✔️Baroreceptor regulation
Hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup in the vessel walls -
✔️✔️Atherosclerosis
Portion of the stomach that protrudes through an opening in the diaphragm -
✔️✔️Hiatal hernia
Medical term means dry mouth - ✔️✔️Xerostomia
, A decrease of this acid in the stomach can interfere with the absorption of Ca, iron, folic
acid, and vit B12 - ✔️✔️Hydrochloric Acid
Atrophy if this organ can affect the digestion of fats and contribute to an intolerance of
fatty foods - ✔️✔️Pancreas
Exam recommended every 10 years as an important means to detect colorectal cancer
- ✔️✔️Colonoscopy
This alteration in bowel elimination can be characterized by: Abd and rectal discomfort,
distended rectum, oozing of fecal material palpable, hard fecal mass, and fever -
✔️✔️Fecal Impaction
involuntary defecation - ✔️✔️Fecal incontinence
Multiple pouches of intestinal mucosa in the weakened muscular wall of the large bowel
that can be caused by chronic constipation, obesity, or hiatal hernia -
✔️✔️Diverticulosis
Overeating, straining during a BM, alcohol, and irritating foods may contribute to (blank)
in the pt with diverticulosis - ✔️✔️Diverticulitis
Often. Kidney circulation improves when a person assumes a recumbent position. This,
in addition to other age age related changes, may lead to frequent nighttime urination
also called - ✔️✔️Nocturia
Because the filtration of this organ decreases with age, the body's ability to eliminate
drugs in affected and may results in an accumulation of toxic levels of meds -
✔️✔️Kidneys
Women's who have had multiple pregnancies or person who postpones voiding after
they sense the urge to urinate may be at an increase risk for this type of incontinence -
✔️✔️Stress incontinence
Burning, urgency, fever, incontinence, and delirium may be indicators of this infection
that affects the urinary system - ✔️✔️UTI
This exercise is performed to help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which may lead
to an improvement in control over urine incontinence - ✔️✔️Kegal exercises
Because UTIs are the most common type of health care associated infections, these
tubes should be used only in the special circumstances and never for convenience -
✔️✔️Indwelling urinary catheter
