Gerontology exam Study Guide Solutions
Gerontological nursing refers to the nursing care of:
1. The "Old-old" population.
2. People who are older and in need of assistance.
3. People age 65 and older.
4. A specialized body of knowledge regarding holistic and caring principles of nursing. - ANS...
4. A lower blood pressure - ANSWER✔✔-A slower pulse
Immobility or sedentary lifestyles have what
effect on the older adult?
1. Loss of muscle size and strength
2. Decreased serum sodium levels
3. Loss of skin elasticity
4. Thinning of cartilage in joints - ANSWER✔✔-1. Loss of muscle size and strength
Mrs. Jones, aged 86 years, complains of fullness
after eating only small amounts of food. This is
primarily due to which GI change?
1. Delayed gastric emptying time
2. Increased gastric acid secretions
3. Hypertonicity of gastric muscles
4. Loss of ability to chew - ANSWER✔✔-1. Delayed gastric emptying time
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