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Med 229 Chapt. 41

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1. When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment, ________ provide instruction sheets in large type
2. When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment, ________ speak in clear, low-pitched tones
3. Which of the following tips will help make the communication with an older patient more effective? Look for a way to make a connection with the patient.
4. The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ________ speak in clear, low-pitched tones
5. Which of the following is the appropriate way to address geriatric patient’s? Mrs. Jones
6. Which of the following is a good way to help geriatric patients remember their medications and the appropriate time to take each medication? Encourage the patient to use a medication organizer or a medication box.
7. Which of the following is a reason for the low rate of treatment for depression among geriatric patients? Geriatric patients and their families believe depression is a normal consequence of growing old.
8. Which of the following is the specific diagnostic test for depression? There is no specific diagnostic test.
9. Which of the following are symptoms of depression in the elderly? indecisiveness and difficulty in concentrating
10. Which of the following is an accurate statement about the treatment of depression in the elderly? Elderly patients may be frightened by the idea of taking medication for a mental problem.
11. Treatment for depression in geriatric patients includes ________ antidepressants and psychotherapy
12. The postural abnormality ________blank often occurs in aging women due to a loss of bone density, causing a characteristic curvature of the spine, known as "humpback." kyphosis
13. Geriatric patients are defined as patients who are over the age of ________ 65
14. Medical specialists who specialize in the care of geriatric people are ________ geriatricians
15. Which of the following is a sign of aging in the integumentary system? atrophy of the subcutaneous layer of skin
16. Which of the following is a sign of aging in the nervous system? shortened attention span
17. Geriatric patients experience postural hypotension, which is a sign of aging related to the ________. cardiovascular system
18. Another term for degenerative joint disease is ________ osteoarthritis
19. Which of the following statements about cognitive-intellectual development in geriatric patients is true? Accumulated information and life experiences make them great teachers.
20. Which of the following points is not included in patient education for geriatric patients? Encourage avoidance of napping in the daytime.
21.A condition in which cholesterol and triglyceride levels are above normal is ________. hyperlipidemia
22. Which of the following treatments would be used for a patient who has congestive heart failure? diuretics
23. Which of the following conditions can be alleviated by encouraging elderly patients to eat more high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids? constipation-diarrhea cycle
24. Which of the following conditions may cause increased thirst, increased urination, and fatigue? diabetes mellitus type II
25. Which debilitating brain disorder commonly causes changes in personality, mood, or behavior and for which there is no cure? Alzheimer disease
26. Which of the following statements is true about nutrition in geriatric patients? Geriatric patients should increase their intake of high-fiber foods.
27. Which of the following is not a factor that may impair or impede nutritional intake in an geriatric patient? reduced nutritional value of canned foods
28. Against which of the following diseases are geriatric patients encouraged to receive vaccination? shingles
29. Mr. Hartman is 89 years old and has been living alone in a small apartment downtown since his wife died two years ago. His son Richard brought him to the office for a checkup, saying that when he checked on his father yesterday, Mr. Hartman seemed con depression
30. Which of the following statements is not true regarding elder abuse? Most elder abuse victims are older men with chronic disabilities.
31. Mrs. Newford is a 74-year-old patient who lives in a retirement community, where she happily participates in activities with other residents. Her medications include a beta blocker, anti-inflammatories for arthritis, and a diuretic. She also says she Talk to the provider about simplifying her medication schedule.
32. Mr. Laufenberg is 81 years old. He has been living alone, but he admits that he just can't seem to get around as well as he used to. His daughter, Vera, and her husband have invited him to live with them, and Mr. Laufenberg is delighted. Vera has brou Install secure handrails near the bathtub and toilet.
33. Mrs. Worth is a 79-year-old patient who is in good general health and whose mind is sharp and clear. She has mild arthritis and is a little unsteady on her feet, but she has no major medical issues. Her son has asked her to move in with him and his wi Wear reading glasses while moving around the house.
34. Which of the following may cause memory loss associated with old age? changes in the hippocampus in the brain
35. Suggestions that would help an geriatric patient who has hyperlipidemia would be to increase exercise and eat foods with lower amounts of ________ cholesterol
36. Which condition is caused by high cholesterol levels that can lead to the accumulation of fatty deposits along the inner walls of arteries? atherosclerosis
37. For which of the following conditions is hormone replacement therapy commonly used? osteoporosis
38. Which of the following treatments is not commonly used to treat patients with coronary artery disease? chemotherapy
39. Which of the following is not considered a possible sign of neglect? alcohol use
40. In general, what percentage of an older person's calories should come from fats? 20%
41. Which of the following is not generally a factor that may interfere with collecting a 24-hour urine specimen? emphysema
42. Which of the following is a possible result of loss of adipose tissue and decreased circulation in an older patient? cold intolerance
43.Which of the following should be done when applying thermotherapy to an older patient? Check the patient's skin frequently for excessive redness.
44. When interviewing an older patient to get her medical history, you ask her to describe the pain she feels in her abdomen, but she stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What action should you take in t Be patient and wait for her to find the word.
45. Mr. Turner has come to the medical office because he has been having pain in his lower abdomen. During the patient interview, which of the following questions would be most appropriate to find out more details about the pain Mr. Turner is having? "How would you describe the pain you are having?"
46. Which of the following is not a common treatment for hypertension? angioplasty
47. Which of the following techniques is not likely to be effective when you are communicating with a geriatric patient? calling the patient by his first name
48. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which a person stops breathing for several seconds while sleeping, which can cause conditions such as ________blank, depression, and even memory loss. cardiovascular disease
49. What is the medical term for softening of the bones due to vitamin D and calcium deficiency? osteomalacia
50. Which of the following sleep disorders is not known to negatively affect the sleep of geriatric patients? going to bed at the same time each night
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