Midterm

Question 0

Health care for older adults is called what

Answer 0

Gerontology

Question 1

What branch of science does gerontology study

Answer 1

Process of aging

Question 2

What are some true facts about aging

Answer 2

Natural process

Question 3

What are some of the realities of aging in our society

Answer 3

Oldness varies with time, placeness etc

Question 4

What is ageism

Answer 4

Stereotype of aging

Question 5

The statement that all seniors are a drain on our health care system is an example of what?

Answer 5

Stereotype

Question 6

What would be a true statement about older adults in our society

Answer 6

Old based on feeling
More active
Longer life expectancy

Question 7

What is true about retirement

Answer 7

Lots of changes to adapt to

Most people enjoy it

Question 8

What percentage of the population will be over 65 by the year 2036

Answer 8

24-25%

Question 9

Why are older adults the faster growing segment of population

Answer 9

Decrease birth rate and death rate, immigration

Question 10

What factors affect population size and structure

Answer 10

Decrease death and birth rate, immigration

Question 11

What are the effects of an aging population

Answer 11

Greater dependency

Increase health care

Question 12

Where do the majority of seniors live

Answer 12

Private households with partner

Question 13

What is the most frequent reported chronic illness in those over 65 years

Answer 13

Arthritis

Question 14

What is the major cause of death in seniors

Answer 14

Cancer

Question 15

What are some important facts about Canadian seniors

Answer 15

Involved in religious and volunteer activities

Question 16

Why are theories of aging important

Answer 16

Prevent aging

Question 17

What is the wear and tear theory of aging

Answer 17

The more you use it the sooner it will wear out

Question 18

What do psychosocial theories of aging help to explain

Answer 18

Behaviours, feelings, roles changing through lifespan, mental process

Question 19

What is the disengagement theory of aging

Answer 19

Withdrawal from society, focus on self

Question 20

What are some biological factors in aging that would be under a persons control

Answer 20

Nutrition
Stress management
Wear and tear

Question 21

What is the continuity theory

Answer 21

Continues

Personality stays the same

Question 22

What would be the hca role in minimizing the effects of aging to the skin

Answer 22

Lotion and fluids

Question 23

Why would less frequent bathing be necessary in the elderly

Answer 23

Less body oils

Dry out sooner

Question 24

What are some age related changes that would affect safe mobility in the elderly

Answer 24

Loss of balance | Decreased motor skills

Question 25

What are some normal changes to the neurological system as we age

Answer 25

Hearing/vision loss | Slower reflexes

Question 26

How would you safely assist an older adult to rise from a bed

Answer 26

Slowly | In stages

Question 27

What are some normal changes in sleep patterns as we age

Answer 27

Less sleep | Wake up at night

Question 28

Promoting physical activity in the elderly would decrease the risk of what

Answer 28

Blood clots | Falling

Question 29

What are the effects of aging on the respiratory system

Answer 29

Decreased physical endurance

Question 30

How could you promote eating in an elderly patient

Answer 30

Ask preference more appealing increased activity

Question 31

What would cause changes in bladder control in men as they age

Answer 31

Prostate enlargement

Question 32

What are some normal changes in vision as we age

Answer 32

Cataracts

Question 33

What would cause communication difficulties in patient care

Answer 33

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Question 34

What are some normal changes in sexual function as we age

Answer 34

Not as intense

Question 35

How do changes in functional ability change as we age

Answer 35

Result due to illness

Question 36

What are some possible negative reactions associated with aging

Answer 36

Anxiety Withdrawal Aggression

Question 37

What are 2 reasons for studying gerontology

Answer 37

Understand process of aging All going to get old Increase population entering that age

Question 38

What are 4 ways a hca can help to promote cognitive functioning in an older adult

Answer 38

Follow consistent routine Reality orientation Mental stimulation Allow extra time when teaching a task

Question 39

What are 2 goals of gerontology

Answer 39

Increase knowledge of old age | Improve quality of life

Question 40

Name 3 body systems and 2 physical changes that occur with each

Answer 40

Lung- less elasticity | Nerves- weaken

Question 41

List 4 negative reactions to undesired changes due to aging

Answer 41

Aggression depression anxiety

Question 42

What is 1 type of assisted housing for the elderly and describe

Answer 42

Assisted housing for the well elderly Multi generational Granny flats Gated communities