NRSG 126 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
primary aging - (ANSWER)Better quality of life
Maintain autonomy and make their own decisions
Independence
Don't need help from healthcare system every day
Secondary aging - (ANSWER)Aging that is impacted by comorbidities
People that you encounter in long-term care
Can occur because of poor health choices - more prone to comorbidities
Canada live expectancy - (ANSWER)82.2
Reasons for greying of canada - (ANSWER)Increased life expectancy, aging baby boomers
neurological changes (aging) - (ANSWER)Decrease in brain weight and volume
Decrease in white matter
Ventricular system enlarges
Brain generates fewer transmitters
Reaction time isn't as quick for example
Some memory impairment is normal but not significant amount
Neurological changes misconceptions - (ANSWER)Cognitive impairment
Disorientation
Loss of language
Inability to calculate
Poor judgment
Forgetfulness
Not able to use computers
,NRSG 126 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Not able to learn
Rigid
Integumentary and musculoskeletal system (aging) - (ANSWER)Bone mass starts to reduce between the
age of 30 and 40 years
Osteoblast activity declines but osteoclast continues at normal levels
Muscle atrophy
Bones break more easily and do not repair well
Weaker skin is less of a barrier for infections, skin can tear easier
Integumentary and musculoskeletal system - Misconceptions - (ANSWER)Disabled-functionally
Dependent and slow
Respiratory and cardiovascular system (aging) - (ANSWER)Enlarged alveoli
Decreased elastic fibers
Reduced stiffness of chest wall
Decreased muscle mass
Change in cardiac shape
More prone to respiratory infections since they can't clear mucus as well
More prone to heart attacks
Gastrointestinal and genitourinary (aging) - (ANSWER)Reduction in sense of smell and taste
Gum recession
Difficulty in swallowing
Reduced elasticity of stomach wall
Decreased functioning of kidneys (medication are processed by kidney and liver - need to adapt dosages
based on this)
Dryer mouth
,NRSG 126 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Decreased secretion of pancreatic protease and lipase
Less bladder capacity - more trips to the bathroom (increased risk of falls, or drinking less fluid so they
don't have to go to the bathroom)
Sensory changes aging - (ANSWER)Hearing loss
Changes in vision (so-macular degeneration)
Taste buds can change (might not eat as much or not feel like eating)
Smell decreases
Ability to recognize hazards changes
Sensory changes - misconceptions - (ANSWER)Disabled - cannot hear or see, boring
Reproductive and endocrine (aging) - (ANSWER)Lower sperm count
Atrophy
Sometimes higher libido
Lower sex hormone production
Reproductive and endocrine (misconceptions) - (ANSWER)Not interested in sexual activity
Unattractive
Immune system changes aging - (ANSWER)Less cellular function and increased risk of infection
Psychosocial changes aging - (ANSWER)Retirement
Social isolation
Elder abuse
Sexuality
Housing & environment
Death
, NRSG 126 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Leading health challenges in older persons - (ANSWER)chronic disease, cancer, heart disease
Leading cause of death and 2nd leading cause of death - (ANSWER)cancer, heart disease
Ageism - (ANSWER)Discrimination based on age
How should nurses address ageism - (ANSWER)By questioning prevailing negative attitudes and
stereotypes
By advocating for older persons
Nurses must treat older persons as independent, dignified persons
Normal defenses against infection - (ANSWER)normal flora, body system defenses
Inflammation: Vascular & cellular responses - (ANSWER)Inflammatory exudate
Tissue repair
Damaged cells followed by histamine release
Systemic response involves fever and changes to vital signs
Older adults might show signs differently
Risk for infection susceptibility - (ANSWER)Age: very young and older persons
Nutritional status
Stress
Disease processes -Immune system, Chronic disease
Medical therapy
- Meds that suppress the immune system
Stages of infection - (ANSWER)Incubation period
primary aging - (ANSWER)Better quality of life
Maintain autonomy and make their own decisions
Independence
Don't need help from healthcare system every day
Secondary aging - (ANSWER)Aging that is impacted by comorbidities
People that you encounter in long-term care
Can occur because of poor health choices - more prone to comorbidities
Canada live expectancy - (ANSWER)82.2
Reasons for greying of canada - (ANSWER)Increased life expectancy, aging baby boomers
neurological changes (aging) - (ANSWER)Decrease in brain weight and volume
Decrease in white matter
Ventricular system enlarges
Brain generates fewer transmitters
Reaction time isn't as quick for example
Some memory impairment is normal but not significant amount
Neurological changes misconceptions - (ANSWER)Cognitive impairment
Disorientation
Loss of language
Inability to calculate
Poor judgment
Forgetfulness
Not able to use computers
,NRSG 126 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Not able to learn
Rigid
Integumentary and musculoskeletal system (aging) - (ANSWER)Bone mass starts to reduce between the
age of 30 and 40 years
Osteoblast activity declines but osteoclast continues at normal levels
Muscle atrophy
Bones break more easily and do not repair well
Weaker skin is less of a barrier for infections, skin can tear easier
Integumentary and musculoskeletal system - Misconceptions - (ANSWER)Disabled-functionally
Dependent and slow
Respiratory and cardiovascular system (aging) - (ANSWER)Enlarged alveoli
Decreased elastic fibers
Reduced stiffness of chest wall
Decreased muscle mass
Change in cardiac shape
More prone to respiratory infections since they can't clear mucus as well
More prone to heart attacks
Gastrointestinal and genitourinary (aging) - (ANSWER)Reduction in sense of smell and taste
Gum recession
Difficulty in swallowing
Reduced elasticity of stomach wall
Decreased functioning of kidneys (medication are processed by kidney and liver - need to adapt dosages
based on this)
Dryer mouth
,NRSG 126 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Decreased secretion of pancreatic protease and lipase
Less bladder capacity - more trips to the bathroom (increased risk of falls, or drinking less fluid so they
don't have to go to the bathroom)
Sensory changes aging - (ANSWER)Hearing loss
Changes in vision (so-macular degeneration)
Taste buds can change (might not eat as much or not feel like eating)
Smell decreases
Ability to recognize hazards changes
Sensory changes - misconceptions - (ANSWER)Disabled - cannot hear or see, boring
Reproductive and endocrine (aging) - (ANSWER)Lower sperm count
Atrophy
Sometimes higher libido
Lower sex hormone production
Reproductive and endocrine (misconceptions) - (ANSWER)Not interested in sexual activity
Unattractive
Immune system changes aging - (ANSWER)Less cellular function and increased risk of infection
Psychosocial changes aging - (ANSWER)Retirement
Social isolation
Elder abuse
Sexuality
Housing & environment
Death
, NRSG 126 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Leading health challenges in older persons - (ANSWER)chronic disease, cancer, heart disease
Leading cause of death and 2nd leading cause of death - (ANSWER)cancer, heart disease
Ageism - (ANSWER)Discrimination based on age
How should nurses address ageism - (ANSWER)By questioning prevailing negative attitudes and
stereotypes
By advocating for older persons
Nurses must treat older persons as independent, dignified persons
Normal defenses against infection - (ANSWER)normal flora, body system defenses
Inflammation: Vascular & cellular responses - (ANSWER)Inflammatory exudate
Tissue repair
Damaged cells followed by histamine release
Systemic response involves fever and changes to vital signs
Older adults might show signs differently
Risk for infection susceptibility - (ANSWER)Age: very young and older persons
Nutritional status
Stress
Disease processes -Immune system, Chronic disease
Medical therapy
- Meds that suppress the immune system
Stages of infection - (ANSWER)Incubation period
