Maricopa Community Colleges  NUR290AA   19956-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
NUR290AA 19956-20032 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Physiological Aspects of Aging
Physiological changes as related to aging. Review of the current findings that distinguish normal physiological changes of aging from specific disease processes. Prerequisites: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, or permission of instructor.
Cross-References: NCE290AA
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NUR290AA   19956-20032 Physiological Aspects of Aging
1. Identify normal changes in the physiological functioning of the aged person. (I)
2. Identify the various theories of biological aging. (II)
3. Describe selected physiological changes related to aging that are considered universal and normal. (III)
4. Describe appropriate assessment of the physiological status of the aged person. (III, IV)
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NUR290AA   19956-20032 Physiological Aspects of Aging
    I. General Changes with Age
        A. Cellular
        B. Body composition
        C. Contour
      II. Biological Theories of Aging
          A. Wear-and-tear
          B. Waste product
          C. Cross-link
          D. Stress
          E. Single-organ
          F. Autoimmune
        III. Assessment of Selected Body Systems
            A. Cardiovascular
              1. Heart structure
              2. Heart function
              3. Changes/adaptations
            B. Urinary
              1. Kidney structure
              2. Kidney function
            C. Respiratory
              1. Structure
              2. Function
              3. Immunity
            D. Gastrointestinal
              1. Structure
              2. Motility
              3. Secretion
            E. Endocrine
              1. Pituitary
              2. Thyroid
              3. Parathyroids
              4. Pancreas
              5. Adrenal
            F. Musculoskeletal
              1. Muscles
              2. Joints
              3. Bone
              4. Skin, hair, and nails
            G. Nervous
              1. Brain circulation
              2. Nerve conduction velocity
              3. Sleep
              4. Neurotransmitters
            H. Sensory organs
              1. Eye
              2. Ear
              3. Touch
              4. Taste
              5. Smell
          IV. Laboratory Values for the Elderly
              A. Urine
              B. Serum
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