Geriatrics Unit 1

Which of the following is NOT a biologic theory of aging?

The stereotypical belief that many older adults are poor is true.

The safest and therefore best place to keep a DNR or DPOA is in a safe deposit box.

Psychosocial theories explain why people respond to aging the way they do, not why the phsical changes occur.

Understanding all of these theories can help nurses recognize problems and provide nursing interventions that will help.

Men typically live about 2.7 years longer than women in the US.

Older adults have several alternatives to living at home alone, but each comes with its own pros and cons.

Geriatric means old age so gerontology is ____?

Abandonment occurs when dependent older persons are deserted by the person or persons responsible for their care.

A major contributing factor to the rapid explosion in the older population is the aging of the baby boomers.

The Age Discrimination Act was passed in 1967 and helped older adults in the workforce.

Medicare is free for all people age >65 and it covers all of their healthcare expenses.

The fear of aging and difficulty accepting older people in society is _____?

Which of the following is NOT one of the tasks identified in Newman's theory on aging?

Which one covers hospital care, skilled nursing care following hospitalization, and some home health services?

People age 55-64 years would be part of which category?

Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, or neglect and is always intentional.

Which of the following are major sources of income for older adults?

Which of the following would be considered and indicator of self-neglect?

Most old adults live in senior citizen housing or nursing homes.

A person's functional age is the number of years he or she has lived.

Whose theory details the process of aging and defines specific tasks for late in life?

As people age, owning a home can cause physical or financial difficulty for the person.

Many aging people fear a loss of independence. What feeling might they have in regards to that loss?

Which of the following information is NOT a part of vital statistics?

Which of the following is not a sign of abuse?

Most elder abuse takes place in a nursing home or assisted living facility.

As a nurse, you are required by law to report elder abuse, but only if you can verify and prove that it is taking place.

Whose theory identifies eight stages of developmental tasks that an individual must confront throughout the life span?

Life expectancy, the number of years an average person can expect to live is effected by many different factors.