Deck 11: Care of the Older Person

Question 1

Some children care for older parents.Which is incorrect?

A)This helps some older people feel more secure.
B)This helps all older p0eople feel wanted and useful.
C)Lack of privacy can cause tension in the home.
D)Criticism about cooking and housekeeping can cause tension in the home.

Answer 1

This helps all older p0eople feel wanted and useful.

Question 2

Geriatrics is

A)The study of the aging process
B)Age-related farsightedness
C)The care of aging people
D)The physical changes that occur with aging

Answer 2

The care of aging people

Question 3

Older people may be lonely because

A)Family and friends die or move away
B)They live with adult children
C)They live in nursing centers
D)They have contact with people their own age

Answer 3

Family and friends die or move away

Question 4

Age-related farsightedness is

A)Dysphagia
B)Presbyopia
C)Cataract
D)Glaucoma

Question 5

Because older people tend to have dry skin

A)Mild soaps or soap substitutes are used
B)Lotions are not used
C)Tub baths are taken daily
D)Only shower are taken

Question 6

Brown spots on the skin

A)Are caused by bruising
B)Are common on the wrists and hands
C)Usually occur on the face and legs
D)Have fewer nerve endings.

Question 7

Which statement about older persons is correct?

A)Most older people need nursing center care.
B)All old people are the same.
C)Older people lose interest sex.
D)Most older people have frequent contact with their children.

Question 8

Which statement is correct?

A)All old people are the same.
B)Most older people need nursing center care.
C)Older adults are at risk for health problems and disabilities.
D)Aging means illness and disability

Question 9

Mr.and Mrs.Young were married for 60 years.Mrs.Young just died.Which is incorrect?

A)Mr.Young may develop health problems.
B)Mr.Young's grief may be very great.
C)Mr.Young's grief is less if he prepared for his wife's death.
D)Mr.Young may lose the will to live.

Question 10

Aging

A)Is normal
B)Means loss of health
C)Decreases quality of life
D)Occurs at the same rate in all people

Question 11

Which statement about older persons is incorrect?

A)A chronic illness is common in older persons.
B)Disabilities increase with aging.
C)Most older persons live in nursing centers.
D)Social changes occur with aging.

Question 12

These statements are about retirement.Which is incorrect?

A)Some retired people do volunteer work or have part-time jobs.
B)Retired persons have fewer expenses.
C)Retirement is a reward for a life-time of work.
D)Some people retire because of illness or disability.

Question 13

Which statement about aging is incorrect?

A)Body processes slow down.
B)Energy level decreases
C)Changes are always noted when they occur.
D)Some people age faster than others.

Question 14

Gerontology is

A)The study of the aging process
B)Age-related farsightedness
C)The care of aging people
D)The physical changes that occur with aging

Question 15

Why is the ability to sense heat,cold,and pain reduced in older persons?

A)Circulation is poor.
B)The skin loses its fatty tissue layer.
C)The skin has fewer nerve endings.
D)The risk of burns is great.

Question 16

Persons over the age of 85 are

A)The young-old
B)Old
C)The oldest-old
D)The very old

Question 17

People cope with aging in their own way.How they cope depends on all of the following except:

A)Health status
B)Gender
C)Education
D)Finances

Question 18

To stay warm,older people may need the following except

A)Sweaters and socks
B)Extra blankets
C)Hot water bottles
D)Warmer room temperatures

Question 19

These statements are about aging.Which is incorrect?

A)Most changes are rapid.
B)People develop throughout life.
C)Changes occur in body structure and function.
D)Psychological and social changes occur.

Question 20

These statements are about changes in the skin.Which is incorrect?

A)The skin thins and sags.
B)Folds,lines,and wrinkles appear.
C)The skin is easily injured.
D)Oil and sweat glands secrete more.

Question 21

Which is not a cause of poor circulation in order persons?

A)Weakened heart muscle
B)Narrowed arteries
C)Arteries are less elastic
D)Decreased amounts of blood

Question 22

Musculo-skeletal changes in the older person require the following except to

A)Rest as much as possible
B)Be as active as possible
C)Have a diet high in protein,calcium,and vitamins
D)Be moved gently and carefully

Question 23

Which does not help prevent losses in bone and muscle strength?

A)Activity
B)Exercise
C)A balanced diet
D)Bedrest

Question 24

The older person's ability to sense pain is

A)Increased
B)Decreased
C)The same as a younger adult's
D)The same as a young child's

Question 25

An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of

A)Less saliva
B)Dulled taste and smell
C)Decreased digestive juices
D)Decreased peristalsis

Question 26

Age-related changes in the eye cause the following except

A)Poor vision at night
B)Vision problems when going from a dark to a bright room
C)Nearsightedness
D)Decreased tear secretion

Question 27

These statements are about changes in the respiratory system.Which is incorrect?

A)Respiratory muscles weaken.
B)Lung tissue is more elastic.
C)Coughing may be more difficult.
D)Respiratory infections and diseases can threaten the person's life.

Question 28

Musculo-skeletal changes result in the following except

A)Loss of height
B)Loss of strength
C)Decreased mobility
D)Less joint pain and stiffness

Question 29

These statements are about an older person's hair.Which is incorrect?

A)White or gray hair is common.
B)Hair thins on men and women.
C)Hair tends to be oily.
D)Shampooing frequency depends on personal choice.

Question 30

Skin disorders

A)Increase with age
B)Decrease with age
C)Are the same for all age-groups
D)Decrease with sun exposure

Question 31

Older people often complain about how food tastes.This is because

A)Taste buds decrease in number
B)Responses are slower
C)The tongue only senses sweet,salty,bitter,and sour tastes
D)The sense of smell is increased

Question 32

The person with chewing difficulties usually avoids

A)A high-fiber diet
B)Whole grain cereal
C)Cooked fruits and vegetables
D)Ground or chopped food

Question 33

Older people have difficulty seeing

A)Red and green colors
B)Blue and green colors
C)Yellow and orange colors
D)Purple and yellow colors

Question 34

In older persons,bones become

A)Stronger
B)Brittle
C)Shorter
D)Larger

Question 35

Changes in the ear occur with aging.These changes

A)Make high-pitched sounds hard to hear
B)Make low-pitched sounds hard to hear
C)Cause increased risk for ear infections
D)Cause increased production of thin ear wax

Question 36

Changes in the nervous system do the following except

A)Increase the risk of falling
B)Increase the ability to tall asleep
C)Cause memory problems
D)Slow responses

Question 37

An older person has respiratory changes.Which is not helpful?

A)Deep breathing
B)Turning
C)Repositioning
D)Resting as much as possible

Question 38

These statements are about an older person's feet.Which is incorrect?

A)Nails become thick and tough.
B)Feet usually have poor circulation
C)Serious infections can result from nicks or cuts.
D)Deodorants are needed for foot odors.

Question 39

Older people usually need a shower or bath

A)Every day
B)Every other day
C)Twice a week
D)Once a week

Question 40

Which is not a change in the nervous system due to aging?

A)Nerve conduction and reflexes are slower.
B)Blood flow to the brain is reduced.
C)Nerve cells are lost.
D)Sleep periods are longer.

Question 41

In men,the following occur with aging except

A)An erection takes longer
B)The time between erection and orgasm is longer
C)Orgasm is longer and more forceful
D)Erections are lost quickly

Question 42

Which housing option is for persons who need help with daily living?

A)Apartment living
B)Elder cottage housing opportunity
C)Home sharing
D)Assisted living residences

Question 43

Menopause is

A)When menstruation stops
B)Erectile dysfunction
C)Impotence
D)Loss of interest in sexual activity

Question 44

Changes in the urinary system with aging include the following except

A)Kidneys atrophy
B)Bladder size decreases
C)Bladder muscles weaken
D)Blood flow to the kidneys increases

Question 45

In men,this sex hormone decreases with aging.

A)Testosterone
B)Insulin
C)Estrogen
D)Progesterone

Question 46

Older persons usually have difficulty digesting

A)Meat
B)Dry,fried,and fatty foods
C)High-fiber foods
D)Soft bulk foods

Question 47

Which is a housing option for older persons who cannot care for themselves?

A)Adult foster care
B)Assisted living residences
C)Board and care homes
D)Nursing centers

Question 48

You are looking for a quality nursing center.Which should alarm you?

A)Narrow hallways
B)Wheelchair ramps
C)Food that smells good
D)Windows in resident rooms

Question 49

In women,the following occur with aging except

A)The uterus,vagina,and external genitalia atrophy
B)Vaginal walls become fatty
C)Vaginal dryness occurs
D)Intercourse may be painful

Question 50

Most older people live

A)In their own homes
B)With adult children
C)In nursing centers
D)In assisted living residence

Question 51

The need to urinate at night is reduced if the person

A)Drinks only water
B)Drinks most fluids before 1700
C)Urinates before going to bed
D)Chooses what beverages to drink

Question 52

Older persons need

A)Fewer calories
B)More calories
C)Less water
D)More water

Question 53

Which housing options provides the most services?

A)Congregate housing
B)Board and care homes
C)Assisted living residences
D)Continuing care retirement communities

Question 54

Adult day-care centers provide

A)Supervised activities and meals
B)Personal care
C)Housekeeping and laundry services
D)Health care services

Question 55

An older woman lives with her adult son.She has some disabilities and needs some supervision.Her son works during the day.They might consider

A)Congregate housing
B)Adult day care
C)Foster care
D)Nursing center care

Question 56

Constipation is a common problem in older persons because of

A)Decreased digestive juices
B)Chewing problems
C)Swallowing problems
D)Decreased peristalsis

Question 57

When an older parent moves in with an adult child

A)The parent must adjust
B)The adult child must adjust
C)Sleeping arrangements are adjusted
D)Everyone in the home must adjust

Question 58

Because of changes in the urinary system,older persons

A)Have fewer urinary tract infections
B)Urinate more often
C)Have less urine
D)Need less fluids

Question 59

Men may have difficulty urinating because the

A)Kidneys atrophy
B)Bladder decreases in size
C)Prostate gland enlarges
D)Urethra loses tone

Question 60

You are looking for a quality nursing center.Which should alarm you?

A)Handrails in hallways
B)Clearly marked exits
C)Attractive dining rooms
D)The smell of strong cigarette smoke

Question 61

A quality nursing center must

A)Have large gardens
B)Be Medicare-certified
C)Serve only older persons
D)Be near shopping and churches

Question 62

Persons needing nursing center care often suffer many loses.Which is not a common loss?

A)Loss of identity
B)Loss of possessions
C)Loss of independence
D)Loss of children

Question 63

OBRA requires that nursing centers have the following except

A)Handrails in good repair
B)Closet space with shelves
C)Comfortable temperature levels
D)Loud music played overhead throughout the center