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FINAL EXAM MODULE 1 & 2: NR601 / NR-601 (LATEST
UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS) PRIMARY CARE OF THE MATURING &
AGED FAMILY PRACTICUM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE A -
CHAMBERLAIN
What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging?
.....ANSWER.....1. Reduced physiological reserve of most
body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal.
2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust
regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance,
etc.).
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3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is
greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent)
What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly?
.....ANSWER.....30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate
exercise.
If trying to lose wt: 60min/day.
What are PFTs? .....ANSWER.....Group of tests that provide
quantifiable measurement of lung function, used to dx resp
abnormalities or assess progression/resolution of lung dz.
What is FEV1? .....ANSWER.....Forced Expiratory Volume in
1 second (80-120%)
What is FVC? .....ANSWER.....Forced Vital Capacity (80-
120%)
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What is normal FEV1/FVC ratio? .....ANSWER.....<0.7
(70%)
What is GOLD 1 criteria? .....ANSWER.....Mild
FEV1 >/= 80% predicted
What is GOLD 2 criteria? .....ANSWER.....Moderate
FEV1 50-79% predicted
What is GOLD 3 criteria? .....ANSWER.....Severe
FEV1 30-49% predicted
What is GOLD 4 criteria? .....ANSWER.....Very severe
FEV1 <30% predicted
What are the signal symptoms of COPD?
.....ANSWER.....Dyspnea
Chronic cough w/sputum
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Decreased activity tolerance
Wheezing
What are characteristics of COPD?
.....ANSWER.....Common, preventable, treatable.
Characterized by persistent airflow limitation.
Usually progressive, associated with enhanced chronic
inflammatory response in airways and lungs to noxious
particles/gases
Airway fibrosis, luminal plugs, airway inflammation,
increased airway resistance, small airway dz.
FINAL EXAM MODULE 1 & 2: NR601 / NR-601 (LATEST
UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS) PRIMARY CARE OF THE MATURING &
AGED FAMILY PRACTICUM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE A -
CHAMBERLAIN
What are the 3 primary physiological changes of aging?
.....ANSWER.....1. Reduced physiological reserve of most
body systems, esp. cardiac, resp, renal.
2. Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust
regulatory systems (i.e. temp control, fluid/lyte balance,
etc.).
,Page 2 of 136
3. Impaired immunological function (infection risk is
greater, autoimmune dz's more prevalent)
What is the preferred amount of exercise for elderly?
.....ANSWER.....30min/day 5 days/wk of moderate
exercise.
If trying to lose wt: 60min/day.
What are PFTs? .....ANSWER.....Group of tests that provide
quantifiable measurement of lung function, used to dx resp
abnormalities or assess progression/resolution of lung dz.
What is FEV1? .....ANSWER.....Forced Expiratory Volume in
1 second (80-120%)
What is FVC? .....ANSWER.....Forced Vital Capacity (80-
120%)
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What is normal FEV1/FVC ratio? .....ANSWER.....<0.7
(70%)
What is GOLD 1 criteria? .....ANSWER.....Mild
FEV1 >/= 80% predicted
What is GOLD 2 criteria? .....ANSWER.....Moderate
FEV1 50-79% predicted
What is GOLD 3 criteria? .....ANSWER.....Severe
FEV1 30-49% predicted
What is GOLD 4 criteria? .....ANSWER.....Very severe
FEV1 <30% predicted
What are the signal symptoms of COPD?
.....ANSWER.....Dyspnea
Chronic cough w/sputum
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Decreased activity tolerance
Wheezing
What are characteristics of COPD?
.....ANSWER.....Common, preventable, treatable.
Characterized by persistent airflow limitation.
Usually progressive, associated with enhanced chronic
inflammatory response in airways and lungs to noxious
particles/gases
Airway fibrosis, luminal plugs, airway inflammation,
increased airway resistance, small airway dz.
