Midterm Flashcards
(72 cards)
Under normal circumstances, deterioration of intellectual function should not be evident until a person reaches the age of ____, unless the person has a disease of the CNS or a disease affecting it.
- 62 years old
- 65 years old
- 70 years old
- 75 years old
70 years old
Changes affecting the stria vascularis defines this types of Presbycusis?
- Striatal Presbycusis
- Mechanical Presbycusis
- Sensory Presbycusis
- Neural Presbycusis
Strial Presbycusis **AKA metabolic atrophy of stria vasculari, which normally maintains chemical balances and metabolic health of the cochlea, leads to hearing loss
The most significant changes associated with Presbycusis occur in the:
- vestibular system
- cochlea
- cilia
- neural functioning
cochlea
Demographers define “baby boomers” as those born between:
- 1910-1922
- 1934-1945
- 1946-1964
- 1956-1982
1946-1964
Cataracts are pathologic; however almost everyone, upon reaching the ago of____ has some evidence of lens opacification.
- 55 years old
- 62 years old
- 65 years old
- 70 years old
65 years old
A form of brain plaquing called Lewy Bodies are found in this disease that effects elderly?
- Parkinson’s
- Alzheimer’s
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s *** can also say Lewy Body Dementia
T/F
The process of becoming old is termed senility.
TRUE
The normal hearing range occurs between _____Hz, and on average start losing hearing around _____ years old.
- 10-10,000; 50
- 20-20,000; 60
- 20-20,000; 50
- 10-10,000; 60
20-20,000 Hz, 50 years old
The 1% Rule simply states that most organ systems seem to lose function at roughly 1% per year, beginning around _____ years old.
- 25
- 30
- 40
- 50
30 years old ***other studies show less dramatic results that are closer to 70….thank god
The functional performance of an organ in the elderly person depends on 2 principle factors that are: (Pick 2)
- Lifestyle choices
- Rate of deterioration
- Genetics
- Level of performance needed
- Outlook
- Nutrition
- Rate of deterioration - Level of performance needed
Amyloid plaques of unknown origin are associated with this form of dementia;
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Alzheimer’s
- Parkinson’s
- infarct Dementia
Alzhemier’s
T/F
Lewy Body Dementia is the second most common form of dementia and is more aggressive than Alzheimer’s.
TRUE
Which 1 of the 4 is NOT a factor in the geriatrics ability to function independently?
- tolerance to pain
- motivation
- inborn capacity to function
- environmental ignoring
environmental ignoring
T/F
Scientific and social improvements have increased “Life Expectancy” but have not altered Life Span.
FLASE
T/F
As part of the normal agin process, blood vessels show increased collagen, increased calcium, increased peripheral resistance, altered elastin, and a loss of 10% cardiac systolic efficiency.
TRUE
In the average adult, muscle mass represents about 43% of body weight. In the elderly, this is reduced to an average of _____, between ______ years old.
- 50%, 40-100
- 30%, 40-100
- 50%, 30-80
- 30%, 30-80
30% loss of muscle mass between 30-80 years old
The terminal end of the chromosome, which determines replication is called:
Telomere
Disability increases with age with about _____% of geriatrics confined at home.
- 10% - 20% - 30% - 40%
20% ***7% confined to bed
How much more is the cost of healthcare for the elderly (those over 65) compared to the general population?
- 2x
- 2 1/2x
- 4x
- 10x
2 1/2x
Medicare will only pay for a nursing home stay when staying ____ days in the hospital.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
3 days
What is the number one cause of death both male and female elderly persons?
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Trauma
- Subluxation
Cardiovascular Disease
T/F
Dementia is defined as a “mental disturbance” marked by illusions, hallucinations, short unsystematized delusion, cerebral excitement, physical restlessness and incoherence, usually short-term.
FALSE - defined as “delirium/confusion”
T/F
Geriatrics assigned to nursing home facilities can be divided into short term and long term, short term being younger, more physical, entering the hospital and staying 1-2 months.
FALSE **3-6 months long term = older, confuse, incontinent, 1 year or more
The physical, psychological and socioeconomic triad of patient assessment determine the patients:
- health outcomes
- ability to function
- ability to meet goals
- prognosis
ability to function
