Potter 14 (Older Adulthood)

Question 1

All older adults experience normal _____ changes related to aging.

Answer 1

physical

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Question 2

_____ changes take place at varying rates, depending on genetic, environmental, cultural, and personal variables.

Answer 2

Physical

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Question 3

In older adults, physical changes take place at varying rates, depending on ____, ____, ____, and ____

Answer 3

genetic, environmental, cultural, and personal variables.

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Question 4

The probability that the older adult will experience illness increases with age due to:

Answer 4

normal physical changes related to aging.

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Question 5

Cognitive function remains _______ throughout the normal aging process.

Answer 5

relatively stable

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Question 6

_____ or _____ behavioral change or loss of cognitive function is indicative of disease or illness.

Answer 6

Acute or severe

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Question 7

_____ memory and _____ memory for new information both decline as people age.

Answer 7

Short-term and long-term

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Question 8

_________ and _______ of distant experiences or information is generally not impacted by aging.

Answer 8

Visual memory and recall

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Question 9

Older people can learn new skills and information when:

Answer 9

presented slowly over a longer period of time.

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Question 10

Older adults are often alert until the time of

Answer 10

death

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Question 11

It is important for older adults to _______ and _____ to promote a healthy sense of well-being.

Answer 11

participate in social events and to stay active

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Question 12

______ or _____ from social roles can be detrimental to the older adult.

Answer 12

Change in social roles or exclusion

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Question 13

As people age, the desire to express_______ feelings remains.

Answer 13

sexual

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Question 14

For older adults, ______ is about companionship, intimacy, and pleasure instead of procreation.

Answer 14

sexuality

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Question 15

For older adults, sexuality is about ______, ____, and ____ instead of procreation.

Answer 15

companionship, intimacy, and pleasure

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Question 16

Adjustments in ___, ____, and ____ can affect living arrangements for older adults.

Answer 16

social roles, responsibilities, and health

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Question 17

Modifications in living arrangements for older adults can be stressful, requiring _______ for adjustment.

Answer 17

an extended period of time

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