Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the Musculoskeletal System?

Older adults typically become immobile due to these changes

Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the gastrointestional system?

Diarrhea is common due to nutrient intake

Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the Urinary System?

Inability to urinate is common leading to chronic foley catheter usage

Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the Respiratory System?

Often experience shallow respirations

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NU 176: Exam One- Chapter 2- The Aging Experience

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1
True or False? The older Hispanic male typically lives longer than the older non-hispanic male
False
True
2
Which of the following refers to an assumption that all people of one culture have the same personal characteristics?
Stereotypes
Prejudices
Function
Holistic Care
3
Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the special sense organs?
Ability to taste bitter, salt, and sour decreases
Cerumen hardens/may become impacted/Less ability to feel touch, pain, temp.
The ability to focus on close objects/less night vision and tear production
Numerous cataracts
4
Which of the following refers to the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs)?
Holistic Care
Prejudices
Function
Stereotypes
5
Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the reproductive system?
The prostrate may enlarge
Testes atrophy
Sex drive diminishes
Vaginal secretions diminish (water-soluble lubrication)
6
Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the cardiovascular system?
Blood Volume is reduced
Cardiac muscle strength diminished; valves thickened; arteries less elastic
Heart contractions become weaker/cardiac output decline
Increased blood pressure
7
Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the Musculoskeletal System?
Less ROM/Joint Pain, inflammation, stiffness/Loss of flexibility+endurance
Older adults typically become immobile due to these changes
Decreased bone mass=brittle/weak bones; common fractures/vertebrae compress
Muscle wasting and slowed regeneration/ Thin/flabby muscles in arms.legs
8
Which of the following refers to a preconceived judgment or opinion formed without factual knowledge?
Stereotypes
Function
Holistic Care
Prejudices
9
Which theory of aging compares life to a "fine-tuned machine," explaining that body parts wear out with age?
Continuity Theory
Wear and Tear
Genetic Factors
Developmental Tasks
10
Which theory of aging relates to hair color, eye color, height, and body size?
Genetic Factors
Continuity Theory
Developmental Tasks
Wear and Tear
11
Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the Integumentary system?
Skin loses elasticity= wrinkles, folds, and dryness
Alopecia
Subcutaneous fat diminishes/Decrease in size+ number of sweat glands
Thinning of hair all over body due to decreased activity of hair follicles
12
Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the gastrointestional system?
Diarrhea is common due to nutrient intake
Delayed emptying due to smooth muscle weakness
Decreased saliva production and peristalsis/Weakening of sphincter muscles
Gag reflex weakens
13
Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the Urinary System?
Loss of bladder muscle tone/incomplete emptying
In men: Enlarged prostate can lead to increased frequency
In women: Relaxed pelvic floor muscles = frequency (Teach Kegel exercises)
Inability to urinate is common leading to chronic foley catheter usage
14
Which theory of aging was created by Eric Erickson with the stage of Integrity vs Despair for Older Adults?
Genetic Factors
Developmental Tasks
Continuity Theory
Wear and Tear
15
Which of the following is a normal age-related change for the Nervous System?
Kinesthetic sense is less efficient/ Balance may be impaired
All of the above
Neurons and brain mass are steadily lost
Reaction time decreases/insomnia/increased night wakening may occur
16
Which of the following is not a normal age-related change for the Respiratory System?
Often experience shallow respirations
Ribcage becomes rigid due to cartilage calcifying; less lung elastic recoil
Thoracic spine shortens/stoops (osteoporosis), less active lung space
Enlarged/thin alveoli, less functioning alveoli= less area for gas exchange

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