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Fundamentals Review
Station 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Normal geriatric integumentary system changes | Skin wrinkles and thins, loses pigment, nails yellow & thicken |
| Normal geriatric head and neck changes | Hearing loss, kyphosis, visual acuity loss, tear production change |
| Normal geriatric pulmonary system changes | Diminished lung capacity and cough reflex |
| Normal geriatric cardiovascular system changes | Arteries calcify & thicken, blood flow decreases |
| Normal geriatric gastrointestinal system changes | Decreased gastric secretion, absorption, motility. Dry mouth |
| Normal geriatric musculoskeletal changes | Bone, muscle mass, & strength reduction. Lordotic curve flattens & posture and gait change |