ELECTIVE

PRELIM EXAM

Test 1. Identification. Write the correct answer in the space provided. No

erasures, no superimposed allowed.

__________1. The most major risk factor for syncope and falls among older clients.

__________2. The most important part of the assessment skills in monitoring

cardiovascular conditions in older clients.

__________3. The most important risk factor for stroke among older clients.

__________4. Characterized low bone mass and deterioration bone tissue leading to
a decrease in bone strength that increases the risk for fractures for older clients.

___________5. A chronic syndrome that is characterized by symmetrical inflammation

of peripheral joints.

__________6. A metabolic disorder caused by Vitamin D deficiency that results in

deformities of long bones.

__________7. An inadequate contraction of the heart muscle, which result in

insufficient cardiac output to meet body needs and circulatory congestion.

__________8. The leading cause of death for both men and women in the older
clients.

__________9. The most common contributing factor to ischemic stroke in older

clients.

__________10. A chest pain caused by a temporary insufficient supply of blood to the

heart muscle.

__________11. A syndrome characterized by a sudden or gradual onset of

neurological deficit caused by a compromise of the blood supply to a part of the
brain.

__________12. A chronic disease of unknown etiology, it causes pain, physical

deformity, motor impairments and mental status changes that significantly affect
the older clients quality of life.

__________13. A metabolic disease caused by urate crystal deposit in joints, leading

to local pain and inflammation in the joints of the older clients.

__________14. A chronic inflammatory condition characterized by sudden onset of

muscle stiffness and aching in the neck, shoulders and hip girdle.
__________15. A chronic degenerative joint disease of the weight-bearing joints that
is characterized by thinning and eroding of cartilage.

___________16. The most commonly affected area when an older client suffers from
gouty arthritis.

___________17. An inflammation of the lung parenchyma, usually associated with the

filling of the alveoli with fluid.

__________18.The leading cause of hospitalization among older clients.

__________19. The most common symptom of angina among older clients.

__________20. Total lung capacity of an older client.

TEST 11. ENUMERATION

1. Asthma in older adults is often associated with viral infections. What are some
of the signs and symptoms of asthma manifested by older clients.(5)

2. What are the ways to control blood pressure to prevent stroke and heart
attack among older clients.(2)

3. What are the degenerative changes in the blood vessels of the older adult that
causes the aorta to become thick, stiff and less distensible.(3)

4. What are the most common dysrhythmias among older clients.(3)

5. What are the common causes of heart failure among older clients.(3)

6. What are the classifications of stroke.(3)

7. The most common sites of fracture among older clients.(3)

8. The early warning signs of pneumonia among older clients.(2)

9. What are the key to preventing disability from musculoskeletal disorder in

older clients.(2)

10. As a gerontological nurse, what are the common symptoms of heart

failure in the older clients.(5)
11. What are the other symptoms that the older clients with ischemia
experience other than chest pain.(4)

12. As a gerontological nurse, what are some of the specific nursing

interventions that you can utilize when you are taking care of older clients
with cardiovascular disorder.(8)

13. What are the factors affecting the lung function in the older clients.(5)