VNSG 1400 Test 2 Questions and All
Correct Answers 2025.
a form of discrimination and prejudice against older adults is referred to as - Answer ageism
ageing theory of biological programming - Answer hereditary basis for aging through specific
aging genes
physical changes for sensory - Answer presbyopia (loss of elasticity in lens, farsightedness),
presbycusis (increased difficulty hearing high pitched sounds)
physical changes for integumentary - Answer thinner skin, decreased moisture, skin more
prone to injury
physical changes for cardiovascular - Answer arteriosclerosis (loss of elasticity and calcification
of arterial walls), increased blood supply
physical changes for respiratory - Answer decreased gas exchange and ciliary action
physical changes for gastrointestinal - Answer decreased saliva, reduces peristalsis (food that
is forced through the digestive tract by smooth muscle)
physical changes for genitourinary - Answer prostate enlargement, drier vaginal tissue
physical musculoskeletal system changes - Answer bones become porous, joint stiffness
physical neurologic changes - Answer slowed reaction time, decreased pain perception
aging process influence on personality - Answer inablitlity to cope with aging may result in
inactivity, lifelessness , and rigidity
aging process influence on intelligence and learning - Answer the capacity to understand and
learn can be maintained
, aging is best defined as - Answer normal condition of human existence that can be affected by
health habits and family
unexpected finding associated
with the aging process - Answer opacity of the lens
by 2030 what % of population will be older than 65 - Answer 21
health promotion measures for older adults - Answer exercise, quitting smoking, well balanced
nutritional diet
aging myths - Answer become senile, isolated and alone, poor, ill and disabled
screenings for men >50 - Answer prostate exam, testicular self examinations,
major legislation for financial support of older adults - Answer social security act (1935),
legislation also established medicare, medicaid, and the administration of Aging
frequent indicators of elder abuse - Answer unexplained fear, suspicion or fear of ppl entering
the home, frequent unexplained crying
healthy ppl 2010 goals for older adults - Answer increase the quality and years of healthy life,
eliminate health disparities
eriksons developmental stage for an older adult - Answer ego integrity vs. despair
continuity theory - Answer the theory of aging that presumes that the personality of older
adults remains the same and the behavior becomes more predictable
changes in the integumentary system - Answer decreased vascularity, sebaceous gland
function, sweat gland function, subcutaneous fat, thickness, hair pigment and growth, hormone
production
older adult more susceptible to pressure ulcers because - Answer lack of subcutaneous fat,
Correct Answers 2025.
a form of discrimination and prejudice against older adults is referred to as - Answer ageism
ageing theory of biological programming - Answer hereditary basis for aging through specific
aging genes
physical changes for sensory - Answer presbyopia (loss of elasticity in lens, farsightedness),
presbycusis (increased difficulty hearing high pitched sounds)
physical changes for integumentary - Answer thinner skin, decreased moisture, skin more
prone to injury
physical changes for cardiovascular - Answer arteriosclerosis (loss of elasticity and calcification
of arterial walls), increased blood supply
physical changes for respiratory - Answer decreased gas exchange and ciliary action
physical changes for gastrointestinal - Answer decreased saliva, reduces peristalsis (food that
is forced through the digestive tract by smooth muscle)
physical changes for genitourinary - Answer prostate enlargement, drier vaginal tissue
physical musculoskeletal system changes - Answer bones become porous, joint stiffness
physical neurologic changes - Answer slowed reaction time, decreased pain perception
aging process influence on personality - Answer inablitlity to cope with aging may result in
inactivity, lifelessness , and rigidity
aging process influence on intelligence and learning - Answer the capacity to understand and
learn can be maintained
, aging is best defined as - Answer normal condition of human existence that can be affected by
health habits and family
unexpected finding associated
with the aging process - Answer opacity of the lens
by 2030 what % of population will be older than 65 - Answer 21
health promotion measures for older adults - Answer exercise, quitting smoking, well balanced
nutritional diet
aging myths - Answer become senile, isolated and alone, poor, ill and disabled
screenings for men >50 - Answer prostate exam, testicular self examinations,
major legislation for financial support of older adults - Answer social security act (1935),
legislation also established medicare, medicaid, and the administration of Aging
frequent indicators of elder abuse - Answer unexplained fear, suspicion or fear of ppl entering
the home, frequent unexplained crying
healthy ppl 2010 goals for older adults - Answer increase the quality and years of healthy life,
eliminate health disparities
eriksons developmental stage for an older adult - Answer ego integrity vs. despair
continuity theory - Answer the theory of aging that presumes that the personality of older
adults remains the same and the behavior becomes more predictable
changes in the integumentary system - Answer decreased vascularity, sebaceous gland
function, sweat gland function, subcutaneous fat, thickness, hair pigment and growth, hormone
production
older adult more susceptible to pressure ulcers because - Answer lack of subcutaneous fat,
