https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/452/caring-for-the-geriatric-patientWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/452/caring-for-the-geriatric-patientTue, 31 Mar 2009 07:17:32 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:0abc6f79-3e69-4cee-97e0-4ac9f4bcdd31Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/452/caring-for-the-geriatric-patient#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 3/31/2009 7:17:32 AM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>Define the term &quot;geriatric&quot;. </li> <li>At what age are cats and dogs generally considered geriatric? (Remember that the longevity of dogs is often dependent upon their size). </li> <li>List 8 physical changes that may affect a geriatric animal. </li> <li>List 5 mental changes that may affect a geriatric animal. </li> <li>What properties should a diet for a geriatric animal possess and why? </li> <li>Why are geriatric animals prone to obesity? </li> <li>When is an animal classified as obese? </li> <li>List 8 diseases that commonly affect the older animal. </li> </ol> <p><b>Note: A practical task demonstration: advising a client regarding weight reduction accompanies this module.</b></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>