Chapter 24 Older Adults- Aging in Place

Chapter 24  Older Adults- Aging in Place

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
When describing the changes occurring in the older adult population globally, which of the following would be most accurate?
A)
The over-80 years age group is the fastest growing segment of the group.
B)
Males have a longer projected life expectancy when compared with females.
C)
Most countries have adequate numbers of social programs for older adults.
D)
Adults over age 65 are expected to account for about 25% of the population by 2050.
Ans:
A

Feedback:

In most of the world, the population of those over 80 years of age is growing faster than any other population age group. A higher life expectancy at birth for females compared with males is almost universal. Many countries have few or no social programs available for older adults. By the year 2050, one tenth of the population is expected to be over the age of 65 years.

2.
A community health nurse is working with an older adult population ranging in age from 75 to 85 years. The nurse correctly classifies this group as which of the following?
A)
Young-old
B)
Old-old
C)
Oldest-old
D)
Elite-old
Ans:
B

Feedback:

Those between the ages of 65 and 75 are classified as “young-old,” while those between 75 and 85 are labeled “old-old.” The number of people living into “older” old age (75 years and older) is increasing. Forty percent of elderly people in the United States are among the “oldest-old” (85 to 100 years), while more than 200,000 are among the elite-old, or centenarians.

3.
While working with another group of community health nurses, a nurse overhears one of the nurses saying, “That older man should just retire. He’s 70 years old. How productive can he be?” The nurse interprets this statement as reflecting which of the following?
A)
Prejudice
B)
Bias
C)
Ageism
D)
Insight
Ans:
C

Feedback:

The one nurse’s statement reflects stereotyping and a negative image of an older adult. This is called ageism. It may be due to negative personal experiences, myths, or a general lack of information. It is not reflective of prejudice or bias. Insight would reflect an understanding of the older adult, which this statement does not do.

4.
Which of the following statements are common misconceptions about older adults? Select all that apply.
A)
It is normal for older adults to become more confused and childlike, forgetful, and lose contact with reality as they age. They become “senile.”
B)
As older adults age, they become more different and less alike other older adults.
C)
Older people are very capable of learning new things.
D)
As age increases, older adults withdraw, become inactive, and cease being productive.
Ans:
A, D

Feedback:

The misconceptions or myths about older adults include the following: It is normal for older adults to become more confused and childlike, forgetful, and lose contact with reality as they age. They become “senile”; As age increases, older adults withdraw, become inactive, and cease being productive; As older adults age, they lose their individual differences and become progressively more alike; older adults are forgetful, unable to learn new things, and set in their old ways of doing things.

5.
Which of the following are characteristics of healthy older adults?
A)
They are able to perform functional activities of daily living.
B)
They are able to adapt, to continue to handle stress, and to be active in life and living.
C)
They maintain the maximum degree of physical, mental, and social vigor.
D)
They are likely to be dependent on others.
E)
They reside in institutions.
Ans:
A

Feedback:

Healthy older adults’ ability to function is a key indicator of health and wellness and is an important factor in understanding healthy aging. They are able to adapt, to continue to handle stress, and to be active in life and living. They maintain the maximum degree of physical, mental, and social vigor. The vast majority of older adults, even those with chronic diseases or other disabilities, are living outside institutions and are relatively independent.