Exam 3: NSG316 / NSG 316 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Health Assessment Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU
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NSG 316 (NSG316)
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Grand Canyon University
Exam 3: NSG316 / NSG 316 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Health Assessment Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU
Question:
is decreased lung elasticity a normal change?
Answer:
yes, with age, the elasticity of lung tissue decreases, leading to reduced lung compl...
Exam 3: NSG316 / NSG 316 (Latest Update ) Health Assessment Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: is decreased lung elasticity a normal change? Answer: yes, with age, the elasticity of lung tissue decreases, leading to reduced lung compliance and decreased ability to fully expand the lungs Question: is reduction in respiratory muscle strength a normal change with age? Answer: yes muscles involved in breathing, such as the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, may weaken over time, resulting in decreased respiratory muscle strength Question: is decreased chest wall compliance a normal change with age? Answer: yes chest wall becomes stiffer and less compliant with age, which can contribute to decreased lung expansion Question: are changes in the lung structure normal with age? Answer: yes may be alterations in the structure of the lungs, including decreased alveolar surface area and enlargement of air spaces (senile emphysema), which can affect gas exchange Question: is a reduction in cough reflex normal with age? Answer: yes aging adults may have a diminished cough reflex, leading to less effective clearance of mucus and increased susceptibility to respiratory infections Question: is a decrease in respiratory drive normal with age? Answer: yes sensitivity of respiratory centers in the brain to changes in blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels may decrease with age, resulting in blunted respiratory responses. Question: is COPD a normal change with age? Answer: no Question: what is COPD? Answer: Characterized by persistent airflow limitation due to chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema, often caused by smoking or environmental factors. Question: is pneumonia a normal change with age? Answer: Infection or inflammation of the lung tissue, which can lead to symptoms such as fever, cough, sputum production, and difficulty breathing. Question: is lung cancer a normal change with age? Answer: Presence of malignant tumors in the lungs, which can cause symptoms such as cough, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), chest pain, and unexplained weight loss. Question: is pulmonary fibrosis a normal change with age? Answer: no Question: is a pulmonary embolism a normal change with age? Answer: no
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