NURS 330 Practice Exam Questions and Correct Answers
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Course
NUR 330
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NUR 330
Nervous System Age related changes Decreased speed of neural conduction Decrease in size of brain Decreased cerebral circulation
Nervous System Clinical Manifestations Decrease reaction & response time Postural hypotension Impaired balance & vertigo Deterioration of short-term memory
Cardiovascul...
NURS 330 Practice Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Nervous System Age related changes ✅Decreased speed of neural
conduction
Decrease in size of brain
Decreased cerebral
circulation
Nervous System Clinical Manifestations ✅Decrease reaction & response
time
Postural hypotension
Impaired balance & vertigo
Deterioration of short-term
memory
Cardiovascular System age related changes ✅-weakened heart muscles
decreased contractility
-Thickening of ventricle walls
decreased blood flow to organs
-increased atherosclerotic plaques
Cardiovascular system clinical manifestations ✅Increased BP
Slower heart rate
cold feet and hands
coronary artery disease
Respiratory System age related changes ✅Atrophy of respiratory muscles
Reduced ability of chest to expand
Decrease number of alveoli
Decreased elasticity
Respiratory System Clinical Manifestations ✅Chest becomes rigid and barrel-shaped
Decreased ability to DB&C (deep breath and cough)
O2 Saturation decreases
Mucus thickens
RR=16-25/min (rate can be higher for older adults)
Integumentary System Age related changes ✅Decreased elasticity
Decreased number of sweat glands
thinning of skin
Slow epidermal skin turnover
Decreased blood supply to nail beds
, Integumentary System Age related clinical manifestations ✅Skin is dry and heals
slowly
Skin easily tears and bruises
decreased heat regulation
decreased hair quantity
Nails are brittle
Gastro-Intestinal System Age related changes ✅Decreased salivary secretions
Decreased GI motility
Weakening of lower esophageal sphincter
Decreased liver cells, weight, size
Loss of teeth and sense of taste
Gastro-Intestinal System Age related clinical manifestations ✅Dry oral mucosa
Potential for constipation
Diminished metabolism of drugs
Altered nutrition
Musculo-Skeletal System Age related changes ✅Decreased mineral content in bone
Decreased bone density
Ligaments stiffen
Decreased muscle mass and strength
Degeneration of cartilage
Musculo-Skeletal System Age related clinical manifestations ✅Decreased height
Decreased flexibility
Decrease in strength & agility
Decreased mobility
Pot for osteoarthritis & restless leg syndrome
Urinary System Age related changes ✅Decreased blood supply to nephrons
Decreased bladder capacity &
increased residual volume
Decreased sphincter control
Decreased diluting ability
Urinary System Age related clinical manifestations ✅Increased frequency, urgency,
nocturia
Incontinence
Potential for dehydration
Decreased excretion of toxins &
drugs
Reproductive System Age related changes ✅Enlarged prostate
Decreased sperm
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