NURS 315 EXAM 3: 2025/2026, WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS- •bone condition
characterized by low bone density and porous bones
what is sarcopenia? - CORRECT ANSWERS- •decline in walking
speed or grip strength associated with an age-related decrease in
muscle mass and/or function
What is tinea pedis? - CORRECT ANSWERS- athlete's foot; fungal
infection of the foot
nursing problems r/t reproductive system
•Anxiety
- Causes: _____ ______, ____, _________ over symptoms or
treatments
•Pain
- Causes: ______, cancer, prostatic ______, ________
•Risk of reduced _________
,- Causes: infection, cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS- sexual dysfxn,
pain, embarrassment
infection, enlargement, vaginitis
independence
whats a chronic condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS- long-term
dysfxn or pathology
Which of the following best describes the cause of a drop attack?
A.Flaccidity in the legs
B.Loss of consciousness
C.Adverse effect of medication
D.Postural hypotension - CORRECT ANSWERS- A
drop attack is a ____ caused by a complete _______ _______ in the
____, without an alteration in ___________ - CORRECT ANSWERS-
fall, muscular flaccidity, legs, consciousness
Caregivers should be prepared for the __________ ________ that
often occur in individuals who have neurologic disorders;
caregivers may benefit from _______ _______ also. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- personality changes
nursing support
,What is onychomycosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS- fungal infection
of the nail or nail bed
•Osteoarthritis: ________ joint disease in which there is _________
deterioration and abrasion of joint _______, with the formation of
____ ____ at the joint surfaces - CORRECT ANSWERS-
degenerative, progressive, cartilage, new bone
•Benefits of _______ _______ are many! Physical, psychological,
social
•Many health problems can be avoided when maintaining an
_______ ________
•But, remaining active and/or physical activity can be challenging
in late life due to:
- Effects of _______
- Common ______ ________ problems
•Important for the RN to educate on the importance of _______
________ and to identify ways older adults can ________ ________ -
CORRECT ANSWERS- regular activity
active state
aging
chronic health
remaining active, remain active
effects of aging on MSK fxn
, •Decline in ____ & _______ of muscle fibers and reduction in
muscle ____
- Decreased body _______
- _____ strength endurance declines
•Connective tissue changes
- Reduced ________ of joints and muscles
•Sarcopenia
- Decline in ______ _____ or ____ _______
- Causes: disease, ______, decreased ________ intake, poor ____
____ to muscle, decline in _______, increase in _________ ________
- Can lead to ________
•Psychosocial factors impact activity
- Loss of spouse and/or friends, _______, _______ limitations, poor
health, need for relocation to ______ home, ________, or a facility -
CORRECT ANSWERS- size, number, mass
strength
grip
flexibility
walking speed, grip strength
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS- •bone condition
characterized by low bone density and porous bones
what is sarcopenia? - CORRECT ANSWERS- •decline in walking
speed or grip strength associated with an age-related decrease in
muscle mass and/or function
What is tinea pedis? - CORRECT ANSWERS- athlete's foot; fungal
infection of the foot
nursing problems r/t reproductive system
•Anxiety
- Causes: _____ ______, ____, _________ over symptoms or
treatments
•Pain
- Causes: ______, cancer, prostatic ______, ________
•Risk of reduced _________
,- Causes: infection, cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS- sexual dysfxn,
pain, embarrassment
infection, enlargement, vaginitis
independence
whats a chronic condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS- long-term
dysfxn or pathology
Which of the following best describes the cause of a drop attack?
A.Flaccidity in the legs
B.Loss of consciousness
C.Adverse effect of medication
D.Postural hypotension - CORRECT ANSWERS- A
drop attack is a ____ caused by a complete _______ _______ in the
____, without an alteration in ___________ - CORRECT ANSWERS-
fall, muscular flaccidity, legs, consciousness
Caregivers should be prepared for the __________ ________ that
often occur in individuals who have neurologic disorders;
caregivers may benefit from _______ _______ also. - CORRECT
ANSWERS- personality changes
nursing support
,What is onychomycosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS- fungal infection
of the nail or nail bed
•Osteoarthritis: ________ joint disease in which there is _________
deterioration and abrasion of joint _______, with the formation of
____ ____ at the joint surfaces - CORRECT ANSWERS-
degenerative, progressive, cartilage, new bone
•Benefits of _______ _______ are many! Physical, psychological,
social
•Many health problems can be avoided when maintaining an
_______ ________
•But, remaining active and/or physical activity can be challenging
in late life due to:
- Effects of _______
- Common ______ ________ problems
•Important for the RN to educate on the importance of _______
________ and to identify ways older adults can ________ ________ -
CORRECT ANSWERS- regular activity
active state
aging
chronic health
remaining active, remain active
effects of aging on MSK fxn
, •Decline in ____ & _______ of muscle fibers and reduction in
muscle ____
- Decreased body _______
- _____ strength endurance declines
•Connective tissue changes
- Reduced ________ of joints and muscles
•Sarcopenia
- Decline in ______ _____ or ____ _______
- Causes: disease, ______, decreased ________ intake, poor ____
____ to muscle, decline in _______, increase in _________ ________
- Can lead to ________
•Psychosocial factors impact activity
- Loss of spouse and/or friends, _______, _______ limitations, poor
health, need for relocation to ______ home, ________, or a facility -
CORRECT ANSWERS- size, number, mass
strength
grip
flexibility
walking speed, grip strength
