of the Older Adult: Quiz 1 Exam
(Latest ) – Rasmussen
University
Question:
What happens to kidney function with age?
Answer:
Decreases (↓ GFR, ↓ blood flow)
Question:
What happens to nephrons with age?
Answer:
Decrease
,Question:
What happens to bladder capacity with age?
Answer:
Decreases (~350 mL)
Question:
What happens to bladder emptying with age?
Answer:
Incomplete emptying
Question:
What happens to pelvic floor muscles with age?
Answer:
Weaken
Question:
What happens to urgency with age?
Answer:
Increased (less time to get to bathroom)
,Question:
Is urinary incontinence a normal part of aging?
Answer:
NO
Question:
What is a major misconception about urinary incontinence?
Answer:
It is normal and untreatable
Question:
What happens if fluid intake is restricted?
Answer:
↑ bladder irritation
Question:
What drinks worsen incontinence?
Answer:
Caffeine, alcohol
, Question:
What medications cause incontinence?
Answer:
Diuretics, Sedatives, Anticholinergics
Question:
What conditions increase incontinence risk?
Answer:
Dementia, Immobility, Vision problems
Question:
What happens with decreased kidney function?
Answer:
↑ risk for dehydration + electrolyte imbalance
Question:
What happens with medication clearance in older adults?
Answer:
Slower → toxicity risk