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Chapter 9

The Older Person

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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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