BN Ch. 13 Older Adulthood and Aging

Question 1

A majority of older adults rely on Social Security income, which was originally designed as a _____to other income.

Answer 1

Supplement

Question 2

Erikson encourages _____ while working with older clients in a healthcare facility.

Answer 2

Reminiscence

Question 3

Groups such as the _____ and the Gray Panthers are likely to have significant political influence in ensuring quality,
convenient, and cost-effective services for older adults.

Answer 3

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

Question 4

Reflecting on one’s _____ is an adaptation to the prospect of death.

Answer 4

Mortality

Question 5

Some people do not adhere to a specific religion but fulfill their _____ needs by having some quiet, private time to pray or to reflect.

Answer 5

Spirituality

Question 6

Study of the aging process in all its dimensions

Answer 6

Gerontology

Question 7

Study of medical and social problems and care associated with older adults

Answer 7

Geriatrics

Question 8

Process of becoming old

Answer 8

Senescence

Question 9

Individual 50 years of age and older

Answer 9

Senior Citizen

Question 10

Why is it important for the nurse to have knowledge about the normal aging process?

Answer 10

Nurses have the responsibility of caring for clients from all age groups in many settings. The nurse is bound to interact with clients of advanced age. Knowledge of the normal aging process helps nurses to understand normal changes in function that occur in clients of advanced age. It also helps nurses to provide information regarding aging to clients and their relatives

Question 11

What are the major physical changes related to the normal aging process taking place in older people?

Answer 11

The major physical changes related to the normal aging process in older people are decreased functioning of organs, changes in visual and auditory acuity, decreased reaction time, unsteady gait, decreased sense of balance, decreased tactile sensations, stiff joints, increased emotional and physical losses, and decreased capacity for recovery from injury or illness.

Question 12

What are the challenges faced by clients in the older adulthood phase?

Answer 12

Challenges for older people include remaining independent, maintaining self-esteem, finding outlets for energies and interests, developing a happy lifestyle within financial means, continuing positive relationships with others, meeting all basic human needs, and confronting mortality

Question 13

What are the challenges for society to examine in the 21st century related to the rising older population?

Answer 13

The challenges for the 21st century related to the ever-increasing older population are financial planning, better urban transportation systems, more flexible working and retirement schedules, fitness programs for older adults, better nutrition at
younger ages, legal and ethical issues of death, the possibility of attending adult day-care centers, and better training of healthcare professionals

Question 14

What are the factors that lead to a loss of independence in older adults?

Answer 14

The three key factors that lead to loss of independence in older adults are health, financial stability, and social resources. A loss of functional ability may make self-care difficult. Financial losses may prevent the maintenance of living quarters. Other people may be unavailable for social support

Question 15

An older adult client believes that developmental tasks related to social changes can be prevented if older adults continue to stay with their families. Based on Erikson theory, what should the nurse tell the client?

Answer 15

Developmental tasks focus on the review of past decisions.

Question 16

A client complains that her 60-year-old father is no longer “sticking to the day-to-day routine that he has been following for the past 2 decades.” How can the nurse help the client using Levinson theory?

Answer 16

Explain that her father is choosing modes of living more freely.

Question 17

A 55-year-old client is anxious about the changes taking place in his body. Which areas of general physical alteration should the nurse focus on in this discussion? Select all that apply.

Answer 17

Cells
Body organs
Body systems

Question 18

An older adult client at an extended care facility asks the nurse for advice on maintaining independence at this stage.
What is the psychosocial consideration of maintaining independence?

Answer 18

Sustaining health, social responsibilities, and financial stability

Question 19

A client who has lost their spouse recently is very depressed and needs some consolation.
How can the nurse help the client to overcome this situation?

Answer 19

Talk to the client about the principles of beliefs and spirituality.

Question 20

A 60-year-old client is not ready to accept the physical limitations associated with age.
What should the nurse instruct the client to do according to Erikson theory?

Answer 20

Achieve Ego Integrity

Question 21

A nurse is reviewing the characteristics and changes that cause balance in the local older adulthood population. What is the nurse studying?

Answer 21

Demographics

Question 22

A son of an older adult asks the nurse about expected age-related physical changes for his father. What are the normal physical changes for older adulthood? Select all that apply.

Answer 22

Decreased functioning of organs
Changes in visual and auditory acuity

Question 23

An older adult client sold the family home and moved into an independent senior center because of an inability to manage
alone. What are the key factors that can lead to this individual’s further loss of independence? Select all that apply.

Answer 23

Financial
Health
Social

Question 24

The nurse is reviewing some key demographics with a daughter of an older adult client. What is a correct demographic to share about the older population and society?

Answer 24

About one-third of prescription medications are taken by older adults.