Aging Process Flashcards
6 cards from real CNA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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The best way to promote independence in elderly residents is:
Answer: Allow them to do as much as they safely can
Promoting independence maintains dignity, function, and quality of life.
Dehydration in elderly residents is common because:
Answer: The thirst sensation decreases with age
The thirst mechanism weakens with age, so elderly people may not feel thirsty even when dehydrated.
Age-related changes in the respiratory system include:
Answer: Decreased lung elasticity and capacity
Lungs become less elastic and chest wall stiffens, reducing breathing capacity.
The CNA should understand that grieving in elderly residents:
Answer: Can occur from multiple losses including health, independence, and friends
Elderly people experience grief from many losses — not just death.
Sleep patterns in the elderly typically change by:
Answer: Lighter sleep with more frequent waking
Elderly people experience lighter sleep, more awakenings, and less deep sleep.
When caring for an elderly resident, the CNA should be aware that pain:
Answer: May be underreported because residents think it's normal
Many elderly residents underreport pain, believing it's a normal part of aging.