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COMPREHENSIVE NURSING REVIEW 2026/2027

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

Musculo-Skeletal System Age related changes - correct answer ✔✔Decreased mineral content in bone
Decreased bone density
Ligaments stiffen
Decreased muscle mass and strength
Degeneration of cartilage

Musculo-Skeletal System Age related clinical manifestations - correct answer ✔✔Decreased height
Decreased flexibility
Decrease in strength & agility
Decreased mobility
Pot for osteoarthritis & restless leg syndrome

Urinary System Age related changes - correct answer ✔✔Decreased blood supply to nephrons
Decreased bladder capacity &
increased residual volume
Decreased sphincter control
Decreased diluting ability

Urinary System Age related clinical manifestations - correct answer ✔✔Increased frequency, urgency,
nocturia
Incontinence
Potential for dehydration
Decreased excretion of toxins &
drugs

Reproductive System Age related changes - correct answer ✔✔Enlarged prostate
Decreased sperm
Decreased breast tissue
Decreased size of reproductive
structures

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