HESI GERONTOLOGY FINAL EXAM (VERSION 3) (100% CORRECT) | VERIFIED AND RATED 100%
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HESI GERONTOLOGY FINAL EXAM
(VERSION 3) (100%
CORRECT) | VERIFIED AND RATED
100%
What's eriksons theory for the older adult - ANS-Integrity vs despair
Does aging affect all cells - ANS-It affects all cells, but at different
speeds
What three factors make older adults at risk for injury...
HESI GERONTOLOGY FINAL EXAM
(VERSION 3) 2024-2025 (100%
CORRECT) | VERIFIED AND RATED
100%
What's eriksons theory for the older adult - ANS-Integrity vs despair
Does aging affect all cells - ANS-It affects all cells, but at different
speeds
What three factors make older adults at risk for injury - ANS-Loss in
compensatory reserve
Progressive inability to repair damage
Decreased immune function
What two factors affect how a person ages - ANS-Their genetics and
the environment
If a question asks about teaching and designing rehab for a client
what two things should be discussed - ANS-Exercise and nutrition
Changes in the hair, skin, and nails will affect the older person how -
ANS-They will have discomfort and poor self esteem
What do we call age/liver spots - ANS-Seborrheic keratosis
What happens to the keratin cells in the older person - ANS-They
become smaller and regenerate more slowly
, How often should the old person oil their skin - ANS-Oil your skin
twice daily
Should old people use powder - ANS-No, powder is very drying
What should old people avoid in the environment - ANS-Extreme
sun or extreme temps
How old must you be to be an older adult - ANS-65
What age range is young old - ANS-65-74
Will urine reflux back up into the ureters - ANS-Yes this is a common
problem
What two disease processes screw the kidneys in the elderly - ANS-
Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Can confusion be a sign of dehydration - ANS-Yes, confusion can be
a sign of dehydration
What should you teach the elderly about dehydration - ANS-Teach
them the S&S and to report them to their health care provider
Should you write large for the elderly - ANS-Yes, they may have poor
eyesight
What happens to the size of the bladder - ANS-Bladder capacity
shrinks by half
What is the result of decreased bladder capacity - ANS-Urinary
frequency and nocturia
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