Test Bank for Porth's Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered
Health States 10th Edition By Tommie L. Norris
9781496377555 Chapter 1-52 Complete Guide
Sub groups of the elderly - ANSWER: Young old equals 65 to 74 years. Metal old equals 75 to 84 years.
Old old is 85 plus years
Gerontology - ANSWER: A discipline that studies aging and the aged from biologic, psychological, and
sociological perspectives.
Goals of gerontology - ANSWER: To explore the dynamic processes of complex physical changes,
adjustments and psychological functioning, and alterations in social identities. To maximize functional
ability and prevent or minimize illness and disability.
Elderly population statistics - ANSWER: 1. Most lived in family settings with a spouse or relative.
2. 24% live alone and only 4.5% over 65 reside in nursing homes.
Older adults are the largest consumers of health care - ANSWER: Almost half of all adult hospital beds
are filled with patients 65 years of age and older
Common health problems in the elderly - ANSWER: Arthritis, hypertension, heart disease, hearing
impairment, orthopedic impairments, cataracts, sinusitis, diabetes.
Assets of the elderly population - ANSWER: Poverty is common among the elderly population . 9.9%
live below the poverty line. 6.1 percent were classified as near poor. 22.7 of elderly African-Americans
and 20.4% of Hispanics and 8.3% of Caucasians were at the poverty level.
Elderly population income - ANSWER: 1. 90% Social Security
2. 62% income from assets.
3. 43% from pensions.
4. 21% from earnings
Issues faced by the elderly - ANSWER: Retirement, changes in lifestyle, loss of significant others,
decline in physical functioning.
Positive aspects of the aging process - ANSWER: The elderly tend to be wiser, Palmer, confident, more
independent , have a clear sense of priority, have greater freedom.
Developmental /genetic series - ANSWER: Changes that occur with aging are genetically programmed
Stochastic Theories - ANSWER: Changes that occur with aging result from an accumulation of random
offense or damage from environmental factors.
Physiological changes in elderly skin - ANSWER: Becomes dry, wrinkled and an even pigmentation.
Dermis thickness decreases by 20%. Decrease in skin strength and elasticity. Sebum secretion
decreases. Vascular fragility occurs leading to senile pursuers.
Elderly skin changes continued - ANSWER: Fingernails and toenails become dull brittle and thick.
Changes occur in hair color and growth. Skin disorders are common.
Muscular changes in aging - ANSWER: Reduction in muscle size and strength due to loss of muscle
fibers and reduction in size of existing fibers. Decrease in type to muscle fibers type one fiber stay
constant . Progress can be slowed with exercise
Health States 10th Edition By Tommie L. Norris
9781496377555 Chapter 1-52 Complete Guide
Sub groups of the elderly - ANSWER: Young old equals 65 to 74 years. Metal old equals 75 to 84 years.
Old old is 85 plus years
Gerontology - ANSWER: A discipline that studies aging and the aged from biologic, psychological, and
sociological perspectives.
Goals of gerontology - ANSWER: To explore the dynamic processes of complex physical changes,
adjustments and psychological functioning, and alterations in social identities. To maximize functional
ability and prevent or minimize illness and disability.
Elderly population statistics - ANSWER: 1. Most lived in family settings with a spouse or relative.
2. 24% live alone and only 4.5% over 65 reside in nursing homes.
Older adults are the largest consumers of health care - ANSWER: Almost half of all adult hospital beds
are filled with patients 65 years of age and older
Common health problems in the elderly - ANSWER: Arthritis, hypertension, heart disease, hearing
impairment, orthopedic impairments, cataracts, sinusitis, diabetes.
Assets of the elderly population - ANSWER: Poverty is common among the elderly population . 9.9%
live below the poverty line. 6.1 percent were classified as near poor. 22.7 of elderly African-Americans
and 20.4% of Hispanics and 8.3% of Caucasians were at the poverty level.
Elderly population income - ANSWER: 1. 90% Social Security
2. 62% income from assets.
3. 43% from pensions.
4. 21% from earnings
Issues faced by the elderly - ANSWER: Retirement, changes in lifestyle, loss of significant others,
decline in physical functioning.
Positive aspects of the aging process - ANSWER: The elderly tend to be wiser, Palmer, confident, more
independent , have a clear sense of priority, have greater freedom.
Developmental /genetic series - ANSWER: Changes that occur with aging are genetically programmed
Stochastic Theories - ANSWER: Changes that occur with aging result from an accumulation of random
offense or damage from environmental factors.
Physiological changes in elderly skin - ANSWER: Becomes dry, wrinkled and an even pigmentation.
Dermis thickness decreases by 20%. Decrease in skin strength and elasticity. Sebum secretion
decreases. Vascular fragility occurs leading to senile pursuers.
Elderly skin changes continued - ANSWER: Fingernails and toenails become dull brittle and thick.
Changes occur in hair color and growth. Skin disorders are common.
Muscular changes in aging - ANSWER: Reduction in muscle size and strength due to loss of muscle
fibers and reduction in size of existing fibers. Decrease in type to muscle fibers type one fiber stay
constant . Progress can be slowed with exercise
