Ginataang Monthlies 1

Question 1

… she’s severely malnourished and is unable to have three decent meals in a day because of lack of financial
support from her children. What type of abuse is she suffering from?
a. Physical
b. Emotional
c. Financial
d. Neglect

Answer 1

d. Neglect

Question 2

Kuya Pepito is 84 y/o living in a home for the aged assigned by his relatives. In his former house resides Milo, his
cousin together with his family who directlycollects his SSS pension and spends only half of the money on Kuya
Pepito’s medical needs and the rest on the expenses of his family. This is typically a form of ___ abuse.
a. Physical
b. Emotional
c. Financial
d. Neglect

Answer 2

c. Financial

Question 3

Identifying one risk factors in the development of potential complications from existing chronic disease in the
elderly is:
a. Promotive
b. Preventive
c. Curative
d. Rehabilitative

Answer 3

B. Preventive

Question 4

Is defined as the capacity to carry out basic self-care activities and ensure overall health and wellbeing.
a. Activity of daily living
b. Instrumental ADLs
c. Functional Ability
d. Capacitance and Innovation

Answer 4

C. Functional Ability

Question 5

Which of the following does not correctly describe the demographic profile of older adults?
a. Marital Status - is an important determinant of health and well-being since it may influence the income of
the individual
b. Gender - there is an increased death rate among men from chronic disease, particularly due to diabetes

Answer 5

b. Gender - there is an increased death rate among men from chronic disease, particularly due to diabetes

Question 6

Interrelationship between the individual and
community

Answer 6

Person Environment Fit - Sociologic Theories

Question 7

Explore and find opportunities that help them
discover themselves

Answer 7

Jung’s THeories of Individualism - Psychological Theories

Question 8

Successful aging that maximizes gain and
minimizes loss

Answer 8

Selection, Optimization,
Compensation Theory - Psychological Theories

Question 9

Life expectancy is a preprogrammed process
with changes evident every stage

Answer 9

Hayflick Theory - Biologic Theories

Question 10

Elderly’s materialistic perspective tends to shift to
creating meaningful relationships, unity with the
universe and acceptance of impending death

Answer 10

Gerotranscendence Theory - Moral/Spiritual/Nursing Theories

Question 11

It entails accepting both the good and the bad
aspects of one’s life path and coming to terms
with any regret or unhappiness

Answer 11

Psychosocial Development Theory - Psychological Theories

Question 12

Humans are known to adapt to changes in the
environment to maintain a balance between
internal and external stability

Answer 12

Roy Adaptation Model - Moral/Spiritual/Nursing Theories

Question 13

Activity is used to maintain the person’s self
worth and pleasure

Answer 13

Developmental Task Theory - Sociologic Theories

Question 14

15. Identity and social role were altered due to
    retirement

Answer 14

Age Stratification Theory - Sociologic Theories