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Chapter 9
The Older Person
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Development is: | Changes in mental, emotional and social function |
| Growth is: | The physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner |
| Which statement about growth and development is correct? | The occur in a sequence, order and pattern |
| Which is a developmental task of infancy? | Learning to walk |
| Which is a developmental task of toddlerhood? | Using words to communicate |
| Developmental tasks of the preschool child include which of the following? | Performing self-care |
| Which is a developmental task for school-age children? | Developing a conscience and morals |
| Which is developmental task of adolescence? | Accepting changes in the body and appearance |
| Which of the following are developmental tasks of young adulthood? | Developing a satisfactory sex life |
| Which of the following are developmental tasks of middle adulthood? | Adjusting to physical changes |
| Which is a developmental task of late adulthood? | Adjusting to retirement and reduced income |
| Geriatrics is: | The care of aging people |
| Gerontology is: | The study of the aging process |
| Age-related farsightedness is: | Presbyopia |
| Person 65 and older are considered: | Late adulthood |
| Which statement about older persons is correct? | Most older people have frequent contact with their children |
| Which statement is correct? | Many older people enjoy a sexually satisfying life |
| Which of the following statements about aging is correct? | Most changes are slow |
| Some children care for older parents. Which is correct? | This helps some older people feel more secure |
| Which statement about aging is correct? | Body processes slow down |
| Aging: | Is normal |
| Which statement about changes in the skin is correct? | Folds, lines, and wrinkles appear |
| Brown spots on the skin: | Are common on the wrists and hands |
| Why is the ability to sense heat, cold and pain reduced in older persons? | The skin has fewer nerve endings |
| To stay warm, older people may need which of the following? | Warmer room temperatures |
| Because older people tend to have dry skin: | Mild soaps or soap substitutes are used |
| Older people usually need a shower or bath: | Twice a week |
| Which statement about an older person's feet is correct? | Serious infections can result from nicks or cuts |
| Which statement about an older person's hair is correct? | Shampooing frequency depends on personal choice |
| Skin disorders: | Increase with age |
| In older person, bones become | Brittle |
| Musculoskeletal changes result in which of the following? | Decrease mobility |
| Musculoskeletal changes in older persons require which of the following? | Have a diet in high protein, calcium, and vitamins |
| Which helps to prevent bone loss and muscle strength? | A balanced diet |
| Which is a change in the nervous system caused by aging? | Nerve cells are lost |
| Changes in the nervous system: | Increase the risk of falling |
| The older person's ability to sense pain is: | Decreased |
| Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because: | Taste buds decrease in number |
| Age-related changes in the eye cause which of the following? | Decreased tear secretion |
| Older people have difficulty seeing _____ colors. | Blue and green |
| Changes in the ear occur with aging. The changes is: | Make high-pitched sounds hard to hear |
| Which is the cause of poor circulation in older persons? | Narrow arteries |
| Which statement about changes in the respiratory system is correct? | Respiratory muscles weaken |
| An older person has respiratory changes. Which would be helpful to the older person? | Repositioning |
| An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of: | Less saliva |
| The person with chew difficulties would want to choose: | Cooked fruits and vegetables |
| Older persons usually have difficulty digesting: | Dry, fried, and fatty foods |
| Constipation is a common problem in older people because of: | Decreased peristalsis |
| When it comes to food, older people need: | Fewer calories |
| Because of changes in the urinary system, older persons: | Urinate more often |
| Changes in the urinary system with aging include which of the following? | Bladder muscles weaken |
| Men may have difficulty urinating because of having an enlarged: | Prostate |
| The need to urinate at night is reduced if the person: | Drinks most fluids before 1700 |
| In men, which sex hormone decreases with aging? | Testosterone |
| In men, which of the following occurs with aging? | An erection takes longer |
| In women, which of the following occur with aging? | The uterus, vagina, and external genitalia shrink |
| Menopause is: | When menstruation stops |
| Most older people live: | In their own homes |
| An older woman now lives with adult son. She has disabilities and needs some supervision. Her son works during the day. They might consider: | An adult day-care center |
| When an older parent moves in with an adult child: | Everyone in the home must adjust |
| Adult day-care centers provide: | Supervised activities and meals |
| Which housing option is for older persons who need help with daily living? | Assisted living residence |
| Which housing option provides the most services for older people? | Continuing care retirement community |
| Which is a house option for older persons who cannot care for themselves? | Nursing center |
| You are looking for a quality nursing center. Which should impress you? | Wheelchair ramps |
| You are looking for a quality nursing center. Which should impress you? | Attractive dining rooms |
| A quality nursing center must: | Meet OBRA requirements |
| Which statement about quality nursing centers is correct? | Staff is friendly and well groomed |
| Which statement about OBRA requirements is correct? | The environment is free of hazards |
| Which helps new nursing center residents adjust to the center? | Making new friends |
| Older person needing nursing center care often suffer many losses. Which is a common loss? | Living |
| According to the U.S. government reports, people are ____ longer than ever before | Living |
| When circulatory changes are severe, _________ is avoided. | Overexertion |
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