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Title: An older adult's ability to function is Post by: lhise7 on Mar 7, 2018 An older adult's ability to function is
a. The ability to have quality of life b. The ability to perform ADLs, perform instrumental ADLs, and have quality of life c. The ability to drive a car d. The ability to work, drive, shop, and exercise as before Question 2 TPN is necessary for some seriously ill older patients to provide nutrition; however, it may cause low blood levels of a. Calcium b. Phosphorus c. Vitamin B2 d. Copper Question 3 An abnormal skin change in older people that the nurse needs to be aware of is a. Skin folds under the breasts b. Senile keratosis or senile lentigines skin lesion c. Thinning scalp hair d. Pressure ulceration over a bony prominence Question 4 Which mineral is mainly responsible for maintaining the body's water balance? a. Phosphorus b. Sodium c. Chloride d. Potassium Question 5 During palpation of an older person's abdomen, the area of discomfort or pain should be palpated a. First b. Last c. In the middle of the examination when the patient is distracted d. In the order that the nurse is most comfortable Question 6 Normal aging of the cardiovascular system includes a. Strengthened heart contractions b. Decreased cardiac output c. Flaccid and thinned heart valves d. Dilation of blood vessels Question 7 Physiological theories of aging focus on all of the following except a. Genetics b. Nutrition c. Wear and tear of the body d. Personality Title: An older adult's ability to function is Post by: vieba on Mar 7, 2018 B The definition of function is the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs, taking into consideration quality of life. The level of functioning may not be as it was, however, when the person was younger (response D). D TPN is a cause of low blood levels of copper. Although TPN is necessary to provide nutrition for some seriously ill patients, it does not provide an adequate intake of all nutrients. D Ulcerations of the skin are abnormal skin changes. Development of a pressure ulcer might be a sign of lack of activity or repositioning. Responses A, B, and C all are normal skin changes. B Sodium is primarily responsible for regulating and maintaining water balance in the body. B To avoid splinting (tightening of the abdominal muscles), the area of pain or discomfort is always palpated last. Responses A, C, and D are incorrect. B Cardiac output is decreased as a result of the slowed heart rate and weaker cardiac contractions. This is not usually a noticeable problem unless older persons are exposed to stressors that exceed their reserves. Responses A, C, and D are incorrect. The aging heart is slower and weaker, the valves become thickened and more rigid, and blood vessels thicken and become less elastic. D One physiological theory of aging focuses on genetics, stating that people are born with a genetic program that predetermines life span. Another focuses on a person's nutrition during his or her life span, and yet another focuses on the fact that all fine-tuned machineryand that includes body partswear out or become less effective as they are repeatedly used. Response Dpersonalityis incorrect because it does not relate directly to a physiological factor. Title: An older adult's ability to function is Post by: lhise7 on Mar 7, 2018 Thanks a whole bunch, all were right.
Title: An older adult's ability to function is Post by: vieba on Mar 7, 2018 Thanks for confirming...
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