Week 2 Module 2 Chapter 8

Question 1

What is the leading cause of death in older adults

Answer 1

Heart disease
cancer
unintentional injuries
stroke
lower pulmonary diseases
Alzheimer disease

Question 2

How is encouragement in preventative health care

Answer 2

it is physicals, diagnostic tests

Question 3

What is myocardial hypertrophy

Answer 3

decreased cardiac output

Question 4

What is increased fibrosis

Answer 4

reduced stroke volume

Question 5

How does calcium and fat deposits change the heart

Answer 5

hypertension and increased workload

Question 6

Why do older adults tend to get pnuemonia

Answer 6

due to their reduced maximal inspiratory and expiratory force

Question 7

hat happens to the dermis as we age

Answer 7

it becomes thinner

Question 8

Why are older adults cold always

Answer 8

subcutaneous fat diminishes, cant conserve body heat

Question 9

Do older adults require more calories

Answer 9

no but they do require a more nutrient rich diet

Question 10

What factors affect sleep quality

Answer 10

resp problems, restless leg syndrome, nocturia, pain, dementia

Question 11

What are some consequences of poor sleep

Answer 11

• cognitive decline
• increase in falls
• daytime fatigue
• reduced physical and mental health
• reduced quality of life
• poor ICU outcomes

Question 12

What is geriatrics

Answer 12

focus on physiology, patho, diagnostics, management of disorders and diseases of older adults

Question 13

What is gerontologic or geriatric nursing

Answer 13

nursing process applied to older adults in all environments

Question 14

what is gerontology

Answer 14

combined biologic, psychological, sociologic study of older adults within their environment

Question 15

What is polypharmacy

Answer 15

admin of multiple medications at the same time

Question 16

What are some nursing managements of Alzheimers

Answer 16

• Supporting cognitive function
• Promoting physical safety
• Promoting independence
• Reducing anxiety and agitation
• improving communication
• Providing for socialization and intimacy needs
• Promoting balanced activity and rest
• Supporting home, community and transitional care

Question 17

What is the Geriatric triad

Answer 17

cognitive changes, falls, incontinence