VH 2 Final

Question 1

Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 1

Produces swelling, inflammation, intense pain and distortion of the joints

Question 2

Huntington’s chorea

Answer 2

A disorder of the CNS that is transmitted genetically and inherited by both sexes

Question 3

What characterizes delirium

Answer 3

Symptoms are sudden and abrupt

Question 4

The leading cause of anal fissures

Answer 4

Constipation

Question 5

The purpose of the gastrointestinal tract

Answer 5

Break down food into absorbable forms, absorb fluid and nutrients, provide temporary storage of feces

Question 6

Where in the body Crohn’s diseases found

Answer 6

All parts of the GI tract

Question 7

Where ulcerative colitis occurs

Answer 7

Large intestine

Question 8

The physical signs of depression and older adults (5)

Answer 8

Muscle aches, abdominal pain, n/v, dry mouth and headache

Question 9

Agnosia

Answer 9

Correct term for the inability to recognize common objects or familiar faces, despite intact sensory abilities

Question 10

Where most nutrients and electrolytes are absorbed

Answer 10

Small intestine

Question 11

In Osteoarthritis where does wear and tear begin happen

Answer 11

The bone cartrilage deteriorates

Question 12

Cognitive function

Answer 12

Involves thinking and reasoning

Question 13

How cerebrovascular disease manifests

Answer 13

Ischemic stroke hemorrhagic stroke and Tia

Question 14

Schizophrenia seeing snakes coming out of the wall is a sign of what

Answer 14

Hallucinations

Question 15

The signs and symptoms of a cerebrovascular episode (3)

Answer 15

Severe, explosive headaches, seizures, and alterations in motor, sensory and visual function

Question 16

The common types of dementia (3)

Answer 16

Alzheimer’s disease,
vascular Dementia
Dementia of lewy body type

Question 17

What common surgery is done to correct BPH

Answer 17

TURP (Transurethral resection of the prostate)

Question 18

How culture can impact Mental Health

Answer 18

Can influence the way a person’s behaviours are interpreted

Question 19

Why bowel elimination can be a problem in older adults

Answer 19

Reduced peristalsis

Question 20

Presbycusis

Answer 20

A gradual hearing loss that occurs with ageing

Question 21

Pagets disease

Answer 21

A chronic condition where there is abnormal bone remodelling

Question 22

How depression presents in the elderly

Answer 22

Often presents with a focus on physical complaints, rather than feelings of guilt and worthlessness

Question 23

What factors most influence mental health and mental illness 3

Answer 23

Childhood nurturing genetics lifestyle circumstances

Question 24

How patients with diverticulosis can help to prevent getting diverticulitis dietary 2

Answer 24

Increased dietary fiber and increasing fluid intake

Question 25

Functional incontinence

Answer 25

Related to physically getting on the toilet

Question 26

What may cause decreased peristalsis in the bowel

Answer 26

Immobility

Question 27

Cataract

Answer 27

The lens becomes cloudy

Question 28

The three d's of cognitive impairment

Answer 28

Delirium depression and dementia

Question 29

Delusions

Answer 29

Fixed false beliefs that are not shared by others

Question 30

The most common risk factors for cvd

Answer 30

Hypertension

Question 31

Gout

Answer 31

A disorder that results from the accumulation of uric acid crystals in a joint

Question 32

Dementia

Answer 32

Is the loss of cognitive function caused by changes in the brain

Question 33

Macular degeneration

Answer 33

The inability to see in the central field of vision

Question 34

Stress incontinence

Answer 34

An involuntary small volume loss of urine resulting from increased intra-abdominal pressure

Question 35

Diarrhea that occurs with a fecal impaction is the result of

Answer 35

Seepage of stool around the impaction

Question 36

Going for frequent walks should be encouraged for someone with

Answer 36

Osteoporosis

Question 37

Dupuyyren's contracture

Answer 37

Condition which causes flexion of the third fourth or 5th finger rendering them more or less useless

Question 38

What intervention to use that may help reduce overstimulation in an elderly patient experiencing anxiety

Answer 38

Minimizing the noise level

Question 39

Chemical imbalances in the body can cause mental health disorders true false

Answer 39

True

Question 40

What could cause a patient with dementia to show behavioral symptoms such as agitation or pacing

Answer 40

Misinterpreting misinterpretation of situation or environment physical stressors such as discomfort illness need to use toilet sleep disturbances

Question 41

Retention

Answer 41

Accumulation of urine in the bladder bladder unable to empty fully

Question 42

Dribbling

Answer 42

Leakage of urine despite voluntary control of urination

Question 43

Hematuria

Answer 43

Blood in the urine

Question 44

Nocturia

Answer 44

Getting up in the night to void or night time urination

Question 45

Elevated post void residue urine

Answer 45

Elevated volume of urine remaining after voiding

Question 46

Oliguria

Answer 46

Diminished urinary output relative to intake

Question 47

Frequency

Answer 47

Voiding more than eight times in 24 hours

Question 48

Urgency

Answer 48

Sudden and compelling urge to void that cannot be postponed

Question 49

Incontinence

Answer 49

Involuntary loss of urine

Question 50

Dysuria

Answer 50

Painful or difficult urination

Question 51

Five risk factors for CVA

Answer 51

Hypertension smoking atherosclerosis diabetes hyperlipidemia (elevated cholesterol levels)

Question 52

11 symptoms and or outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease

Answer 52

Abdominal pain diarrhea Malena fatigue anorexia weight loss anemia electrolyte disturbance lesions increased WBC and SED rates malnutrition

Question 53

Polyuria

Answer 53

Voiding large amounts of urine

Question 54

Hesitancy

Answer 54

Difficulty initiating urination