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Geriatrics Exam # 2
Geriatrics # 2 - Muscle, Skeletal & Body Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What the two main causes why we get shorter as we get older? | 1 - Decreased in bone mass,(Vertebral Compression); 2 - Thinning & drying of the intervertebral discs |
| What conditions are caused by decreased bone density? | 1 - Osteoporosis (deterination of bone tissue) 2 - Osteopenia (Mild thinning of bone mass) |
| How much density do we lose every ten years? | Women = 8%; men 3% |
| What is osteoporosis? | Decrease in bone from loss of calcium |
| Why are women at a higher risk to develop this? | Loss of estrogen during menipause |
| Where is subcutaneous tissue found? | Under the skin; (Fatty, bottom layer) |
| What are 2 functions of SC tissue? | Regulate tempRegulate skin tone |
| What is the result of decreased subcutaneous fat in the elderly? | 1 - Skin is looser; 2 - Wrinkles; 3 - Control Body Temp |
| Do intracellular and intercellular fluids increase or decrease as we get older? | Decrease |
| What are some dangerous conditions that an elderly person is more at risk for because of a decrease in fluids? | 1 - Dehydration; 2 - Heat Stroke; 3 - increase risk of pressure ulcers |
| What happens to muscles & joints in the elderly? | Become less elastic |
| How is ROM affected in the elderly? | Decreases |
| Can a an elderly person increase their ROM? | Yes, through exercise |
| What is muscle atrophy? | Decrease in muscle mass & strength |
| What causes muscle atrophy? | 1 - Normal aging; 2 - Non-use |
| What replaces lost mucsle fibers? | Fibersis tissue & fat |
| What contributes to the increased risk of heatstroke in the elderly? | 1 - Decrease in SQ skin layer; 2 - Decrease in sweat; 3 - Decrease total body water |
| Be able to list 3 ways you can protect an elderly person's skin? | Daily skin inspection; Applying lotion to the skin; Turning & repositioning; Gently messaging around bony prominences; Encouraging good nutrition |
| Why are elderly people more prone to heatstroke? | 1 - Cannot regulate body temp; 2 - decrease in oil glands |
| How can you make elderly patient more comfortable? | 1 - Padded comfortable chairs; 2 - Shorter wait times; 3 - Have them move around if they do have to wait; 4 - Have rooms at comfortable temp |
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