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Nurc 1001 Exam 4 Questions With Complete SolutionsAge related GI changes Correct Answer -feces passes through
at a slower rate
-constipation is a risk
-some lose bowel control
-Older persons are at risk for GI tumors and disorders
anuria Correct Answer absence of urine
apnea Correct Answer absence of breathing
Bradycardia Correct Answer abnormally slow heartbeat
Care for resident with indwelling catheter Correct Answer -
Provide with perineal care per facility policy
-skill tips:
-hold catheter near urinary meatus
-cleanse catheter washing away from the body and down
catheter about 3-4 inches
-do not pull on catheter
caring for a resident with a colostomy Correct Answer -note
amount
-observe consistency of stool (firm, formed, hard, liquid)
-observe color
-observe frequency of bowel movements
Report:
-any changes in patterns of elimination
-if resident deveblops sudden diarrhea after constipation
, Changes with the Cardiovascular System Correct Answer -
heart pumps less efficiently
-heart cannot accomodate to meet increased need
-Arteries less elastic
-BP may increase
Changes with the respiratory system Correct Answer -
Decreased Lung Capacity
- Impaired ability to cough
-shortness of breath on exertion
-less airway size
Common misconceptions about an older adult Correct Answer
-aging is synoymous with disease and frailty
-older adults are able to elarn new skills
-older adults are rigid and resist change
eventually become cognitively impaired
-unproductive and no longr contribute to society
-are sexless
-depression is normal
-aging is genetically determined
-most experience incontinence
-old age starts at 65
-most elderly live in LTCFs
-all are hard of hearing
-hard to get along with
-all are lonely
Developmental stages elderly may face Correct Answer -
adjusting to decrased strength and loss of health
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