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Questions 93

Answers

1
What is the focus of geriatric nursing?
Children
Teenagers
Adults
Older people
2
What is the focus of sociologic theories?
Psychological responses
Biological changes
Genetic factors
Changing roles and relationships
3
Which factor can impair healthy living in older adults?
Low education
High income
Strong support
Good health
4
What is a common symptom of arrhythmia?
Rash
Fever
Dizziness
Cough
5
True or false: Firearms can be safe in older adults' homes.
True
False
6
What is a common psychological effect of falling?
Improved confidence
Less social interaction
Increased independence
Fear of falling
7
Which environmental modification is NOT recommended?
Increase illumination
Minimize noise
Set comfortable temperature
Use glossy surfaces
8
What is ageism?
Respect for age
Healthcare for elderly
Support for elderly
Discrimination against age
9
True or false: Older adults always show classic symptoms
True
False
10
Which act improved prescription drug costs for older adults?
Social Security Act
Affordable Care Act
Medicare Act
Health Reform Act
11
Which year did Social Security begin?
1945
1965
1935
1955
12
Which setting is NOT typical for older adult assessment?
Home
Hospital
Long-term care
Gym
13
Why did the older adult population increase?
High birth rate
Low birth rate
High mortality
Low immigration
14
True or false: Aging and disease are the same.
False
True
15
What is the leading cause of death in the US?
Diabetes
Heart disease
Accidents
Cancer
16
Which theory focuses on social withdrawal?
Age stratification theory
Activity theory
Continuity theory
Disengagement theory
17
True or false: CAD is more common in men
True
False
18
What was the median income for older women in 2011?
$27,707
$15,362
$18,000
$20,000
19
What is the main funding source for older adults' healthcare?
Out-of-pocket
Private insurance
Medicaid
Medicare
20
What is the optimal LDL level?
Empty choice
Empty choice
Empty choice
Empty choice
21
Which hormone helps maintain HDL levels?
Estrogen
Testosterone
Insulin
Cortisol
22
What does the continuity theory suggest?
Aging is random
Change is constant
All individuals age the same
Past responses influence aging
23
What should be considered during patient assessment?
Energy level
Age only
Height
Weight
24
Which BMI range is considered overweight?
18.5-24.9
25-29.9
30-34.9
35-39.9
25
True or false: Jung's theory focuses on self-realization.
True
False
26
True or false: Living alone increases safety risks.
True
False
27
True or false: Free radicals can damage cells.
True
False
28
True or false: Lab data can validate assessments
True
False
29
Which theory emphasizes activity for aging well?
Activity theory
Continuity theory
Person-environment fit theory
Disengagement theory
30
What is a symptom of severe hypertension?
Fatigue
Nausea
Sweating
Headache
31
What is a common fall classification?
Single falls
Cluster falls
Random falls
Accidental falls
32
Which tool assesses social function?
Family Apgar
Mini-Cog
Beck Inventory
Katz Index
33
Which lifestyle change lowers blood pressure?
Exercise
Smoking
High-fat diet
Stress
34
Which tool assesses functional status?
Beck Inventory
Family Apgar
Mini-Cog
Katz Index
35
True or false: Most older adults live independently
False
True
36
Which system is most important for homeostasis?
Digestive system
Skeletal system
Immune system
Muscular system
37
Which sound is common in older adults?
S1
S4
S2
S3
38
When was the first geriatric nursing conference?
1925
1976
1989
1962
39
True or false: Aging theories are irrelevant to nursing.
False
True
40
Which is a sign of elder abuse?
Financial exploitation
Social engagement
Improved health
Increased independence
41
True or false: Aging theories are universally accepted.
False
True
42
True or false: Aging always leads to disease
False
True
43
True or false: The first Standards of Practice for Geriatric Nursing were completed in 1969
True
False
44
True or false: High cholesterol is a risk factor
False
True
45
What is the focus of health history?
General knowledge
Special needs
Unrelated topics
Random facts
46
True or false: Gerontologic nurse practitioners provide primary care
False
True
47
What is essential in differentiating normal aging from disease?
Avoiding tests
Ignoring symptoms
Determining norms
Assuming health
48
What is the purpose of functional assessment?
Diagnose diseases
Assess ADLs
Prescribe medication
Conduct research
49
Which chronic condition is common in older adults?
Arthritis
Anemia
Asthma
Allergies
50
What is a common atypical presentation in older adults?
Happiness
Calmness
Excitement
Delirium
51
What is a common seasonal safety issue?
Hypothermia
Sunburn
Allergies
Heat stroke
52
What is a common cause of falls?
Heavy rain
Strong winds
Poor lighting
Loud noises
53
Which test diagnoses arrhythmias?
MRI
CT scan
ECG
X-ray
54
Which term refers to the study of aging?
Gerontology
Geriatric nursing
Geriatrics
Gerontic nursing
55
Which is an extrinsic risk factor?
Vision loss
Poor balance
Weak muscles
Loose rugs
56
What is the expected population of those aged 85+ by 2020?
5 million
7 million
10 million
8.5 million
57
True or false: Diabetes increases heart disease risk
True
False
58
What should the nurse convey during assessment?
Trust
Fear
Disinterest
Impatience
59
Which tool assesses cognitive function?
Family Apgar
Katz Index
Mini-Mental State
Philadelphia Scale
60
Which year did ANA establish the Division of Geriatric Nursing Practice?
1966
2010
1981
1976
61
Which is a common treatable cause of falling?
Loud music
Vision problems
Heavy furniture
Bright lights
62
True or false: Spirituality is only about religion.
False
True
63
True or false: Orthostatic hypotension causes falls
True
False
64
Which is an intrinsic risk factor?
Poor visibility
Slippery floors
Muscle weakness
Environmental hazards
65
True or false: Smoking increases cardiac demands
True
False
66
Which medication treats hypertension?
Antifungals
Diuretics
Antibiotics
Antivirals
67
What does selective optimization involve?
Avoiding new experiences
Ignoring physical changes
Compensating for deficits
Focusing on past only
68
Which condition is a major cause of CAD?
Arthritis
Asthma
Anemia
Atherosclerosis
69
True or false: Women have a longer life expectancy than men
False
True
70
What can help prevent falls?
Wearing high heels
Regular exercise
Staying indoors
Ignoring symptoms
71
True or false: Chronic disease increases vulnerability
True
False
72
What is the main goal of older adult assessment?
Conduct research
Prescribe medication
Diagnose diseases
Prevent disability
73
What percentage of older adults are institutionalized?
10%
3.6%
5%
2%
74
What does the programmed theory suggest?
Aging is purely biological
Aging has no theories
Life expectancy is random
Life expectancy is preprogrammed
75
What is the best exercise for older adults?
Swimming
Running
Walking
Cycling
76
What is a common driving disorder?
Diabetes
Macular degeneration
Asthma
High blood pressure
77
True or false: Aging is a linear process.
True
False
78
True or false: Exercise can reduce heart disease risk
True
False
79
Which cognitive disturbance is NOT part of dementia?
Agnosia
Euphoria
Apraxia
Aphasia
80
Which factor is nonmodifiable?
Smoking
Age
Exercise
Diet
81
Which factor influences older women's health?
Education
Marital status
Employment
Geography
82
What is a key aspect of Maslow's theory?
Physical health only
Social withdrawal
Self-actualization
Cohort groups
83
True or false: The neuroendocrine control theory is emerging.
False
True
84
True or false: Falls are a major health issue for older adults.
True
False
85
True or false: Aging is only biological.
False
True
86
What percentage of older men were married in 2010?
72%
50%
60%
45%
87
What is a nursing goal for fall management?
Increase fall incidents
Limit patient mobility
Identify underlying causes
Ignore patient needs
88
Which theory involves ego integrity?
Maslow's hierarchy
Peck's theory
Wear and tear theory
Immunity theory
89
What can help older adults feel safer?
Avoiding help
Limiting social contact
Ignoring their needs
Daily check-ins
90
True or false: Older adults are less likely to fall at home.
False
True
91
What is a major contributor to long-term care need?
Good health
Young age
Physical frailty
High energy
92
True or false: Older adults are less vulnerable to neglect.
False
True
93
True or false: All falls lead to serious injuries.
False
True

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Geriatric Nursing and Aging

93 termsStudBud Administration12 plays

Weeks 1-4 Concept Review. Test your knowledge on geriatric nursing and aging with these questions

Flashcards93 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 93

Answers

1
What is the focus of geriatric nursing?
Children
Teenagers
Adults
Older people
2
What is the focus of sociologic theories?
Psychological responses
Biological changes
Genetic factors
Changing roles and relationships
3
Which factor can impair healthy living in older adults?
Low education
High income
Strong support
Good health
4
What is a common symptom of arrhythmia?
Rash
Fever
Dizziness
Cough
5
True or false: Firearms can be safe in older adults' homes.
True
False
6
What is a common psychological effect of falling?
Improved confidence
Less social interaction
Increased independence
Fear of falling
7
Which environmental modification is NOT recommended?
Increase illumination
Minimize noise
Set comfortable temperature
Use glossy surfaces
8
What is ageism?
Respect for age
Healthcare for elderly
Support for elderly
Discrimination against age
9
True or false: Older adults always show classic symptoms
True
False
10
Which act improved prescription drug costs for older adults?
Social Security Act
Affordable Care Act
Medicare Act
Health Reform Act
11
Which year did Social Security begin?
1945
1965
1935
1955
12
Which setting is NOT typical for older adult assessment?
Home
Hospital
Long-term care
Gym
13
Why did the older adult population increase?
High birth rate
Low birth rate
High mortality
Low immigration
14
True or false: Aging and disease are the same.
False
True
15
What is the leading cause of death in the US?
Diabetes
Heart disease
Accidents
Cancer
16
Which theory focuses on social withdrawal?
Age stratification theory
Activity theory
Continuity theory
Disengagement theory
17
True or false: CAD is more common in men
True
False
18
What was the median income for older women in 2011?
$27,707
$15,362
$18,000
$20,000
19
What is the main funding source for older adults' healthcare?
Out-of-pocket
Private insurance
Medicaid
Medicare
20
What is the optimal LDL level?
Empty choice
Empty choice
Empty choice
Empty choice
21
Which hormone helps maintain HDL levels?
Estrogen
Testosterone
Insulin
Cortisol
22
What does the continuity theory suggest?
Aging is random
Change is constant
All individuals age the same
Past responses influence aging
23
What should be considered during patient assessment?
Energy level
Age only
Height
Weight
24
Which BMI range is considered overweight?
18.5-24.9
25-29.9
30-34.9
35-39.9
25
True or false: Jung's theory focuses on self-realization.
True
False
26
True or false: Living alone increases safety risks.
True
False
27
True or false: Free radicals can damage cells.
True
False
28
True or false: Lab data can validate assessments
True
False
29
Which theory emphasizes activity for aging well?
Activity theory
Continuity theory
Person-environment fit theory
Disengagement theory
30
What is a symptom of severe hypertension?
Fatigue
Nausea
Sweating
Headache
31
What is a common fall classification?
Single falls
Cluster falls
Random falls
Accidental falls
32
Which tool assesses social function?
Family Apgar
Mini-Cog
Beck Inventory
Katz Index
33
Which lifestyle change lowers blood pressure?
Exercise
Smoking
High-fat diet
Stress
34
Which tool assesses functional status?
Beck Inventory
Family Apgar
Mini-Cog
Katz Index
35
True or false: Most older adults live independently
False
True
36
Which system is most important for homeostasis?
Digestive system
Skeletal system
Immune system
Muscular system
37
Which sound is common in older adults?
S1
S4
S2
S3
38
When was the first geriatric nursing conference?
1925
1976
1989
1962
39
True or false: Aging theories are irrelevant to nursing.
False
True
40
Which is a sign of elder abuse?
Financial exploitation
Social engagement
Improved health
Increased independence
41
True or false: Aging theories are universally accepted.
False
True
42
True or false: Aging always leads to disease
False
True
43
True or false: The first Standards of Practice for Geriatric Nursing were completed in 1969
True
False
44
True or false: High cholesterol is a risk factor
False
True
45
What is the focus of health history?
General knowledge
Special needs
Unrelated topics
Random facts
46
True or false: Gerontologic nurse practitioners provide primary care
False
True
47
What is essential in differentiating normal aging from disease?
Avoiding tests
Ignoring symptoms
Determining norms
Assuming health
48
What is the purpose of functional assessment?
Diagnose diseases
Assess ADLs
Prescribe medication
Conduct research
49
Which chronic condition is common in older adults?
Arthritis
Anemia
Asthma
Allergies
50
What is a common atypical presentation in older adults?
Happiness
Calmness
Excitement
Delirium
51
What is a common seasonal safety issue?
Hypothermia
Sunburn
Allergies
Heat stroke
52
What is a common cause of falls?
Heavy rain
Strong winds
Poor lighting
Loud noises
53
Which test diagnoses arrhythmias?
MRI
CT scan
ECG
X-ray
54
Which term refers to the study of aging?
Gerontology
Geriatric nursing
Geriatrics
Gerontic nursing
55
Which is an extrinsic risk factor?
Vision loss
Poor balance
Weak muscles
Loose rugs
56
What is the expected population of those aged 85+ by 2020?
5 million
7 million
10 million
8.5 million
57
True or false: Diabetes increases heart disease risk
True
False
58
What should the nurse convey during assessment?
Trust
Fear
Disinterest
Impatience
59
Which tool assesses cognitive function?
Family Apgar
Katz Index
Mini-Mental State
Philadelphia Scale
60
Which year did ANA establish the Division of Geriatric Nursing Practice?
1966
2010
1981
1976
61
Which is a common treatable cause of falling?
Loud music
Vision problems
Heavy furniture
Bright lights
62
True or false: Spirituality is only about religion.
False
True
63
True or false: Orthostatic hypotension causes falls
True
False
64
Which is an intrinsic risk factor?
Poor visibility
Slippery floors
Muscle weakness
Environmental hazards
65
True or false: Smoking increases cardiac demands
True
False
66
Which medication treats hypertension?
Antifungals
Diuretics
Antibiotics
Antivirals
67
What does selective optimization involve?
Avoiding new experiences
Ignoring physical changes
Compensating for deficits
Focusing on past only
68
Which condition is a major cause of CAD?
Arthritis
Asthma
Anemia
Atherosclerosis
69
True or false: Women have a longer life expectancy than men
False
True
70
What can help prevent falls?
Wearing high heels
Regular exercise
Staying indoors
Ignoring symptoms
71
True or false: Chronic disease increases vulnerability
True
False
72
What is the main goal of older adult assessment?
Conduct research
Prescribe medication
Diagnose diseases
Prevent disability
73
What percentage of older adults are institutionalized?
10%
3.6%
5%
2%
74
What does the programmed theory suggest?
Aging is purely biological
Aging has no theories
Life expectancy is random
Life expectancy is preprogrammed
75
What is the best exercise for older adults?
Swimming
Running
Walking
Cycling
76
What is a common driving disorder?
Diabetes
Macular degeneration
Asthma
High blood pressure
77
True or false: Aging is a linear process.
True
False
78
True or false: Exercise can reduce heart disease risk
True
False
79
Which cognitive disturbance is NOT part of dementia?
Agnosia
Euphoria
Apraxia
Aphasia
80
Which factor is nonmodifiable?
Smoking
Age
Exercise
Diet
81
Which factor influences older women's health?
Education
Marital status
Employment
Geography
82
What is a key aspect of Maslow's theory?
Physical health only
Social withdrawal
Self-actualization
Cohort groups
83
True or false: The neuroendocrine control theory is emerging.
False
True
84
True or false: Falls are a major health issue for older adults.
True
False
85
True or false: Aging is only biological.
False
True
86
What percentage of older men were married in 2010?
72%
50%
60%
45%
87
What is a nursing goal for fall management?
Increase fall incidents
Limit patient mobility
Identify underlying causes
Ignore patient needs
88
Which theory involves ego integrity?
Maslow's hierarchy
Peck's theory
Wear and tear theory
Immunity theory
89
What can help older adults feel safer?
Avoiding help
Limiting social contact
Ignoring their needs
Daily check-ins
90
True or false: Older adults are less likely to fall at home.
False
True
91
What is a major contributor to long-term care need?
Good health
Young age
Physical frailty
High energy
92
True or false: Older adults are less vulnerable to neglect.
False
True
93
True or false: All falls lead to serious injuries.
False
True