T1: The Aging Population (CH 1)

Question 1

What are two big roles of the gerontological nurse?

Answer 1

• Know the facts

- Educate the Public

Question 2

Current older population offered ___, ___, and ___ making the country great.
(three s words!)

Answer 2

sacrifice, strength, spirit

Question 3

Older adults are currently viewed with what 3 comparisons?

Answer 3

• prejudice vs positivism
• knowledge vs myth
• concern vs neglect

Question 4

Who: COrrelation of age and respected

Answer 4

Confucious

Question 5

Who: Attaining old age was an accomplishment

Answer 5

Chinese

Question 6

Who: DrEaded growing old

Answer 6

Egyptians

Question 7

Who: Struggles between the old and the young

Answer 7

Greeks

Question 8

Who: Limited respect for elders

Answer 8

Ancient Romans

Question 9

What: Well-being of family; desire to respect elders

Answer 9

The Bible

Question 10

Time period: Rise of superiority of the youth

Answer 10

Medieval times

Question 11

___ Revolution: Persons of advanced age left unprotected

Answer 11

Industrial Revolution

Question 12

1914: First geriatric textbook written by Dr. ___ “Father of Geriatrics”.

Answer 12

Nascher

Question 13

What was the Federal Old Age Insurance Law?

Answer 13

A provision of some financial security for older adults

Question 14

Young-Old
Middle-Old
Old-Old

Answer 14

60-74
75-84
85-100

Question 15

Over 100 years of age

Answer 15

Centenarians

Question 16

Persons 65+ currently represent more than __% of the US population

Answer 16

13

Question 17

Life expectancy has ____

Answer 17

increased

Question 18

Life expectancy over the years
1930:
1965:
Present:

Answer 18

59. 7 years
60. 2 years
61. 2 years

Question 19

Population over ___ years double by year __ and triples by year __.

Answer 19

85
2036
2049

Question 20

Centenarians are increasing or decreasing?

Answer 20

increasing

Question 21

What are some factors in increased life expectancy?

Answer 21

Advancements in disease control and health technology
Lower infant and child mortality rate
Improved sanitation
Better living conditions

Question 22

Gap widening between __ and __ individuals. NURSES SHOUL DBE CONCERNED WITH HEALTH AND SOCIETAL ISSUES

Answer 22

black and white

Question 23

Gap narrowing between __ and __ individuals. NURSES SHOUL DBE CONCERNED WITH HEALTH AND SOCIETAL ISSUES

Answer 23

males and females

Question 24

Half of women over __ are widowed.

Answer 24

65

Question 25

The majority of men are __

Answer 25

married

Question 26

Most older adults live with _____

Answer 26

spouse or other family members

Question 27

Twice the number of __ than ___ live alone in later life.

Answer 27

women than men

Question 28

The potential for living alone __ with age of both men and women.

Answer 28

increases

Question 29

The percentage of older adults living below the poverty line has ___.

Answer 29

declined

Question 30

Most older adults depend on ___ ___ for more than half of their income.

Answer 30

social security

Question 31

Their is a high prevalence of home ownership by older adults "Asset ___ and cash ___"

Answer 31

rich | poor

Question 32

Women and minority groups have ___ income than white men.

Answer 32

less

Question 33

Percentage of older workers in labor force is ___

Answer 33

declining

Question 34

Men are leaving workforce at ___ age.

Answer 34

earlier

Question 35

Number of middle-age women employed is ___

Answer 35

increasing

Question 36

__ __ desire to continue to work at the age of retirement.

Answer 36

Baby boomers

Question 37

Trend toward ___ education of older adults.

Answer 37

increased

Question 38

Advanced degrees are ___ prevalent than in the past and we have ___ incomes.

Answer 38

more | higher

Question 39

Older adults will be more ___ health care consumers.

Answer 39

informed

Question 40

___ ___ are major problems in the older adult population.

Answer 40

chronic illnesses

Question 41

Most older adults have at least one __ __.

Answer 41

chronic illness

Question 42

Chronic conditions limits __ and ___ : major source of disability.

Answer 42

ADL's and IADL

Question 43

What are some leading chronic conditions?

Answer 43

arthritis, hypertension, hearing issues, heart conditions, diabetes, varicose veins, etc.

Question 44

What type of Medicare? | hospital and other services

Answer 44

A

Question 45

What type of Medicare? | medical visit services and other services

Answer 45

B

Question 46

What type of Medicare? | Medicare Advantage Plan

Answer 46

C

Question 47

What type of Medicare? | Drug plan

Answer 47

D

Question 48

Broadens the scope of preventative care and helps reduce health disparities so that underserved groups can reach their full health potential.

Answer 48

Affordable Care Act

Question 49

Approximately __ in __ older adults will spend some time in a nursing home.

Answer 49

1 in 4

Question 50

Health and social agencies must anticipate future ____

Answer 50

needs

Question 51

___ ___ are the next wave of older adults.

Answer 51

Baby boomers

Question 52

Baby boomers are born between __ - __.

Answer 52

1946-1964

Question 53

Baby boomers are __ and __ __.

Answer 53

diverse and better educated

Question 54

Baby boomers invented ___ mvoement.

Answer 54

fitness

Question 55

Baby boomers are enamored with ____ products.

Answer 55

"high-tech"

Question 56

Their are higher rates of ___, ___, and __ __.

Answer 56

hospitalization, surgery, and physician visits

Question 57

Less than ___% of older adults live in a nursing home, assisted living, or other institutions.

Answer 57

5%

Question 58

Gerontological Nurses need to advocate in ensuring that cost-containment efforts do not jeopardize the ___ of older adults.

Answer 58

welfare