NRSG 126 MIDTERM EXAM ACTUAL 2025/2026 CORRECTLY ANSWERED

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NRSG 126 MIDTERM EXAM ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS primary aging - Answer -Better quality of life Maintain autonomy and make their own decisions Independence Don't need help from healthcare system every day Secondary aging - Answer -Aging that is impacted by comorbidities People that you encounter in long-term care Can occur because of poor health choices - more prone to comorbidities Canada live expectancy - Answer -82.2 Reasons for greying of canada - Answer -Increased life expectancy, aging baby boomers neurological changes (aging) - Answer -Decrease in brain weight and volume Decrease in white matter Ventricular system enlarges Brain generates fewer transmitters Reaction time isn't as quick for example Some memory impairment is normal but not significant amount Neurological changes misconceptions - Answer -Cognitive impairment Disorientation Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com Loss of language Inability to calculate Poor judgment Forgetfulness Not able to use computers Not able to learn Rigid Integumentary and musculoskeletal system (aging) - Answer -Bone mass starts to reduce between the age of 30 and 40 years Osteoblast activity declines but osteoclast continues at normal levels Muscle atrophy Bones break more easily and do not repair well Weaker skin is less of a barrier for infections, skin can tear easier Integumentary and musculoskeletal system - Misconceptions - Answer -Disabled-functionally Dependent and slow Respiratory and cardiovascular system (aging) - Answer -Enlarged alveoli Decreased elastic fibers Reduced stiffness of chest wall Decreased muscle mass Change in cardiac shape More prone to respiratory infections since they can't clear mucus as well More prone to heart attacks Gastrointestinal and genitourinary (aging) - Answer -Reduction in sense of smell and taste Gum recession Difficulty in swallowing Reduced elasticity of stomach wall Decreased functioning of kidneys (medication are processed by kidney and liver - need to adapt dosages based on this) Dryer mouth Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com