Eliopoulos - Gerontological Nursing 8th Ed -
Common Aging Changes Questions And
Answers
Origin: Chapter 5- Common Aging Changes, 1
Chapter: 5
Client Needs: D4
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Difficult
Integrated Process: Nursing process
Objective: 1
Page and Header: 52, Physical Appearance
1. During an assessment of an 82-year-old woman, a gerontological nurse learns that the woman
has lost over 4 inches in height over the last several years. Which of the following factors have
likely contributed to this phenomenon? Select all that apply. A) The woman's overall
proportion of body water has decreased.
B) The client has experienced a loss of cartilage.
C) The woman's thyroid hormone levels have declined since the sixth decade.
D) The client's vertebrae have thinned.
E) Loss of stature is a consequence of the woman's diet.
F) The woman's long bones have decreased in length.
, Eliopoulos - Gerontological Nursing 8th Ed -
Common Aging Changes Questions And
Answers
Ans: A, B, D
Feedback:
Reduced hydration, loss of cartilage, and thinning of vertebrae can all contribute to loss of
stature. Decreased levels of TH, shortening of long bones, and diet are not noted to contribute to
this phenomenon.
Origin: Chapter 5- Common Aging Changes, 2
Chapter: 5
Client Needs: D4
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Difficulty: Moderate
Integrated Process: Nursing process
Objective: 1
Page and Header: 52, Respiratory System
2. A 78-year-old man has received a recent diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia.
Potential pathological findings on a recent chest x-ray have prompted his physician to order a
bronchoscopy and lung function tests. Which of the following findings would be most likely
, Eliopoulos - Gerontological Nursing 8th Ed -
Common Aging Changes Questions And
Answers
suggestive of pathological processes rather than normal, age-related respiratory changes?
A) The client has fewer cilia than would be found in a younger client.
B) Lung function tests reveal that both maximum breathing and vital capacity are diminished
since his last test.
C) There is an accumulation of serous fluid between the lungs and the pleural membrane.
D) The lungs are smaller than younger adults' and there are fewer alveoli.
Ans: C
Feedback:
While decreases in the number of cilia, alveoli, lung size, and lung capacities are commonly
associated with aging, an accumulation of serous fluid would not be considered a normal
consequence of the aging process.
Origin: Chapter 5- Common Aging Changes, 3
Chapter: 5
Client Needs: D4
Cognitive Level: Application
Difficulty: Moderate
Integrated Process: Teaching/learning
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller UpperClass. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $20.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
