Maegan's Test #3 - Elderly

Question 0

Why is it important to learn about the elderly? (What is going to happen by 2050?)

Answer 0

The elderly population is going to triple from 516 million to 1.53 billion

Question 1

What age group is “elderly”?

Answer 1

65 and older

Question 2

True or False - Disease is a normal outcome of aging

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What is classified as the negative attitude towards older adults?

Answer 3

Ageism

Discrimination based solely on age

Question 4

What is the study of aging and older adults?

Answer 4

Gerontology

Question 5

What are some of the items to help maintain healthy skin?

Answer 5

• Ensure optimal nutrition
• Maintain adequate hydration
• Use lotions after bathing to keep skin moist
• Avoid products containing alcohol or perfume
• Assess frequency of bathing/showering

Question 6

About 50 the skeletal muscles can increase in bulk, after that time there is a steady decrease in muscle fibers which is known as……

Answer 6

Sarcopenia

Question 7

Loss in stature occurs with age. This can be exaggerated by muscular weakness resulting in the stooping posture and a humpback of upper spine known as…..

Answer 7

Kyphosis

Question 8

What is a pathological decrease in bone density that is more common in older adults vs younger?

Answer 8

Osteoporosis

Question 9

Osteoporosis may lead to spontaneous fractures which are called….

Answer 9

Pathological Fractures