Chapter 9 The Older person

Question 1

Development

Answer 1

Changes in mental, emotional, and social function

Question 2

Developmental task

Answer 2

A skill that must be completed during a stage of development

Question 3

Dysphasia

Answer 3

Difficulty swallowing

Question 4

Dyspnea

Answer 4

Difficult, labored, or painful breathing

Question 5

Geriatrics

Answer 5

The care of aging people

Question 6

Gerontology

Answer 6

The study of the aging process

Question 7

Growth

Answer 7

The physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner.

Question 8

Menopause

Answer 8

When menstruation stops and there has been at least 1 year without a menstrual period

Question 9

Podiatrist

Answer 9

A medical professional who treats disorders of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg

Question 10

Presbyopia

Answer 10

Age-related (presby) farsightedness ( opus mean eye)

Question 11

CCRC

Answer 11

Continuing Care Retirement Community

Question 12

People age 85 and older are ?

Answer 12

The oldest- old

Question 13

The study of the aging process is called

Answer 13

Gerontology

Question 14

Retirement usually means

Answer 14

Lowered income

Question 15

Which does NoT cause loneliness in older person?

Answer 15

Contact with other older persons

Question 16

Older persons may choose to live with family members. Which is false?

Answer 16

There is always a lack of companionship

Question 17

These statements are about a partners death. Which is False?

Answer 17

Preparing for the event lessons grief

Question 18

Skin changes occur with again. Care should include the following EXCEPT?

Answer 18

A daily bath with soap

Question 19

An older person complains of cold feet. You should

Answer 19

Provide socks

Question 20

Aging causes changes in the musculoskeletal system. Which is False??

Answer 20

Bed rest is needed for loss of strength

Question 21

Changes occur in the nervous system. Which is TRUe?

Answer 21

Less sleep is needed than when younger

Question 22

Changes occur in the eye. Which is False?

Answer 22

Blue and green colors are easy to see

Question 23

Which is NOT a common cause of hearing loss in older persons?

Answer 23

Ear infections

Question 24

Arteries narrow and lose their elasticity. These changes result in

Answer 24

Poor circulation in to many body parts

Question 25

An older person has cardiovascular changes. Care includes the following EXCEPT?

Answer 25

Long walks

Question 26

Respiratory changes occur with aging. Which is False?

Answer 26

The side lying position is best for breathing! False

Question 27

Older persons should avoid dry foods because of

Answer 27

Decrease in saliva

Question 28

Changes occur in the digestive system. Older persons should eat ?

Answer 28

Dry and fatty foods

Question 29

Changes occur in the urinary system. Which is True?

Answer 29

Fluids are needed for kidney function

Question 30

The doctor orders increased fluid intake for an older person. You should ?

Answer 30

Give most of the fluid before 1700 (5:00pm)

Question 31

Most older people live

Answer 31

In their own homes

Question 32

These statements are about adult day care centers. Which is False?

Answer 32

Total assistance with personal care is provided

Question 33

Which housing option provides lodging. Meals. And some help with personal care?

Answer 33

Board and care homes

Question 34

A continuing care retirement community provides the following Except?

Answer 34

Adult foster care

Question 35

A quality nursing center

Answer 35

A provides the needed level of care