Musculoskeletal System
Musculoskeletal System ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a group of older adults about the effects of aging on the neurological system. Which of the following statements should the nurse include as correct? (Select all that apply.).
These statement reflects some of the effects of aging on the neurological system, such as slower reaction time, difficulty with learning new things, and loss of some of the sense of smell and taste.
These statement reflects some of the effects of aging on the neurological system, such as slower reaction time, difficulty with learning new things, and loss of some of the sense of smell and taste.
This is wrong because the number of neurotransmitters in the brain decreases with age, not increases.Neurotransmitters are chemicals that help nerve cells communicate with each other.
These statement reflects some of the effects of aging on the neurological system, such as slower reaction time, difficulty with learning new things, and loss of some of the sense of smell and taste.
This is wrong because oxygen delivery to the brain cells decreases with age, not increases.
This is due to reduced blood flow and oxygen saturation in the brain.
The correct answer is A, B, and D. These statements reflect some of the effects of aging on the neurological system, such as slower reaction time, difficulty with learning new things, and loss of some of the sense of smell and taste.
Choice C is wrong because the number of neurotransmitters in the brain decreases with age, not increases.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that help nerve cells communicate with each other.
Choice E is wrong because oxygen delivery to the brain cells decreases with age, not increases.
This is due to reduced blood flow and oxygen saturation in the brain.
Normal ranges for some of the neurological functions that change with age are:.
• Reaction time: increases from about 0.2 seconds in young adults to about 0.3 seconds in older adults.
• Learning ability: declines by about 10% per decade after age 40.
• Sense of smell: decreases by about 50% by age 80.
• Sense of taste: decreases by about 20% by age 70.