Gerontology review chapters 1 and 2

Leaving someone in soiled bed linens is an example of:

Self-neglect is often connected to mental illness or dementia.

A Living Will: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

What is the name of the age-cohort born from 1946 to 1964?

X-rays, blood transfusions and ambulance transportation are paid by:

An advanced directive should not be considered part of someone's medical record.

Refusing to hire someone on the basis of age is an example of:

Theory that states the existence of one or more harmful genes being activated results in changes seen in aging.

The older adult is unable to work in his garden put able to attend to plants on his porch. This is an example of:

Diagnosis related groups (DRG) is the set amount the hospital will be paid for the primary diagnosis.

Gerontology is:

Theory developed to explain why aging persons separate from society.

Which emotional responses are seen by families of a declining loved one?

Older adults can have Medicare and Medicaid (Title 19) at the same time.

65 and older is the fastest growing age group.

A theory is a logical order of observations, structure of ideas that explain and interpret facts.

Unintentional neglect is a deliberate act on the part of the caregiver.

All adults over the age of 18 and of sound mind have the right to make decisions on the amount of type of healthcare

Which age group is considered the "Aged"?

Which of the following best describes the primary developmental challenge in Erickson's stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair?

Hospital and post hospital coverage is:

Medicare Part C (advantage plans) are:

Showing displeasure or disgust towards someone is an example of:

Prescription drug coverage is:

Less precise hormone release or targeting in the body leads to aging.

A durable power of attorney for healthcare: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

An older woman only wears red shoes because she likes to; this is an example of:

A document that includes code status, artificial nutrition, ABX usage and is considered a doctor's order is called:

Free radicals are suspected of accumulating and causing excessive destruction and contributes to aging and disease.

Your aging loved one starts volunteering in the NICU holding babies after their spouse passes away. Example of:

Stealing resources from an older person is an example of:

How many days will Medicare pay for skilled nursing rehab after a hospital stay?

It is safe to start any supplement at anytime without consulting you primary provider.

What is a myth among healthcare providers and the aging population? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

________________________ is an example of the "Wear and Tear" theory.

Why is Social Security funding decreasing?

What is the nurse's responsibility is regards to abuse? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

Slapping or hitting an older person is an example of:

Everyone has a certain "biological clock" or time to follow; number of predetermined cell divisions