Geriatric Care

Long-term memory loss is more common in the elderly than is short-term memory loss

Fried or fatty foods and highly seasoned foods are often used to stimulate a person's appetite

All of the following are examples of reality orientation except

Independent-living facilities provide assistance with meals, transportation, housekeeping, etc.

What percentage of elderly individuals is cared for in long-term care facilities?

Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed with a blood test that checks for low levels of a protein called beta amyloid

Which of the following is not a cause of temporary confusion or disorientation

Elderly individual should be encouraged to exercise as much as their physical condition permits

Changes in living environments create psychosocial changes in elderly individuals

Alzheimer's disease is a terminal, incurable brain disease caused by a genetic defect

Hospice encourages individuals to make their end-of-life wishes known through the Dying Person's Bill of Rights

Patients should be left with some hope when told of approaching death.

Poor nutrition, a lack of fluids, and alcohol intake can lead to confusion or disorientation

Osteoporosis is an inflammation of the joints

The proper term for a blood clot is

Statistics provided by U.S census Bureau predict what % of the population in the US will be older than 65 in 2050

Poor nutrition, a lack of fluids, and alcohol intake can lead to confusion or disorientation

Condition in which calcium is lost from the bones causing brittle bones more likely to fracture

A form of dementia that causes progressive changes in brain cells is

Dark yellow or brown spots on the skin are called

varied routines, group activities, & sports events stimulate an individual & decrease confusion

Elderly individuals frequently complain of feeling very warm do to an increased sensitivity

Specially trained individual who works w/elderly & their families, and health care provider to improve quality of care

Which of the following is not a physical change of aging in the circulatory system

The correct term for difficult swallowing is

Gerontology is the scientific study of aging and the problems of people who are old

A physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal functions is a

The inability to control urination is

Many individuals are active, productive, and self-sufficient into their 80s and even 90s

Each time a transient ischemic attack occurs, more damage to brain cells results

If confusion or disorientation is temporary and can be treated, the condition is called

Elderly people are more susceptible to colds/pneumonia due to difficulty coughing up secretions

An individual may experience psychological problems when a disease or disability affects the functioning of the body

In later stages of confusion when patient has little contact with reality, reality orientation is more effective

All care provided to elderly individuals should allow as much independence as possible

Palliative care is use of experimental treatments for terminally ill patients

Elderly individuals have the same physical and psychological needs as people of any age

Which of the following statements is not true about abuse?

The senses of taste, smell, vision, and hearing diminish as an individual ages