Chapter 50 The Older Adult

Chapter 50  The Older Adult

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Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of these terms describes the study of the effects of normal aging and age-related disease on human beings?
a.
ageology
c.
gerontology
b.
geriatrics
d.
senescence

ANS: C
Gerontology is the study of the effects of normal aging and age-related disease on human beings.

PTS: 1 DIF: Knowledge REF: White (2010)

2. Which of these factors will create a rapid increase in the number of people over the age of 65 in the years 2010 to 2030?
a.
During these years the baby boomers will reach age 65.
b.
Individuals in this age category are taking better care of themselves.
c.
Medical technology has allowed people to live longer.
d.
People over age 65 are living an average of 25 years longer.

ANS: A
Contrary to common beliefs, most clients who are elderly are not in nursing homes. Only 10% to 40% of the population of older people will spend time in nursing homes. The number of people over the age of 65 in the years 2010 to 2030 will increase as these are the years the baby boomers will reach age 65.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

3. Which of the following statements is a myth associated with aging?
a.
The majority of older adults live above the poverty level.
b.
Most older adults live either in a family setting or within 30 minutes of a child.
c.
Senility is an expected result of aging.
d.
Older adults are sexually active.

ANS: C
Dementia is a result of disease and can affect adults of all ages. Dementia and senility are not a natural consequence of aging. Long-term memory can actually improve as people get older.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

4. Which theory of aging projects that an individual’s life span is programmed within the body cells and predetermines the speed with which the person ages and eventually dies?
a.
collagen theory
c.
programmed aging
b.
immunity theory
d.
stress theory

ANS: C
The programmed aging theory states the life span is programmed within the cells. This genetic clock determines the speed with which the person ages and eventually dies.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)

5. Which theory of aging states that the occurrence of extreme tension throughout the lifetime causes structural and chemical changes in the body that eventually causes irreversible tissue damage?
a.
collagen theory
c.
programmed aging
b.
immunity theory
d.
stress theory

ANS: D
The stress theory states stress throughout the lifetime causes structural and chemical changes in the body. These changes eventually cause irreversible tissue damage.

PTS: 1 DIF: Comprehension REF: White (2010)