intro to gerontology

Question 1

What is Erikson’s developmental theory?
A- isolation vs depression
B- Integrity vs despair
C-

Answer 1

B- integrity vs despair

Question 2

What is the leading cause of death in 65 and older ( select all)
A- Stroke
B-Cancer
C-Pressure ulcers
D-Alzheimer’s disease
E-Heart disease
F-Diabetes
G-COPD
H-Falls
I- Pneumonia

Answer 2

Everything except C&H

Question 3

What are some common conditions for 70 and older (select all)
A-Vision impairment/ HOH
B-Arthritis
C-COPD
D- Hypertension
E-Heart disease
F- Kidney failure

Answer 3

A
B
D
E

Question 4

What is stage 1 of caring?
A-Providing personal care
B-Self identification as a caregiver
C- Basic caring
D-Seeking assistance

Answer 4

C- basic caring

Question 5

What is stage 2 of caring?
A-Seeking assistance
B-Self identification as a caregiver
C- Exploring placement in a facility

Answer 5

B- Self identification as a caregiver

Question 6

What is stage 3 of caring?
A-Providing personal care
B-Seeking assistance
C-Institutionalization

Answer 6

A- Providing personal care

Question 7

What is stage 4 of caring?
A-Exploring placement in a facility
B- Providing personal care
C-Seeking assistance

Answer 7

C- seeking assistance

Question 8

What is stage 5 of caring?
A- Elder’s death
B-Exploring placement in a facility
C- Institutionalization

Answer 8

B- Exploring placement in a facility

Question 9

What is stage 6 in caring?
A- Institutionalization
B- Elder’s death
C- Exploring placement in a facility

Answer 9

A- Institutionalization

Question 10

What is stage 7 of caring?
A- Seeking assistance
B-Elder’s death
C- Hospice

Answer 10

B- Elder’s death