Deck 10: The Elderly and Health Equity

Question 1

Respect, obedience, and caring for parents are all key aspects of a concept known as filial piety.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Abuse of the elderly is not pervasive.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

__________ incarceration has also impacted the elderly in the United States.

Answer 3

Mass

Question 4

Nursing homes rarely have skilled nurses.

Question 5

The belief that once an individual lives beyond the life expectancy of their nation, or what may be considered a normal lifespan, healthcare entitlement should be reduced, is an example of:

A) racism.
B) sexism.
C) ageism.
D) None of these is correct.

Question 6

Elderly people in emerging majority groups have exceedingly worse problems than their White counterparts.

Question 7

The elderly suffer disproportionately from chronic illnesses.

Question 8

The three main problems that the elderly experience in nursing homes are loneliness/boredom, disrespect, and the high risk of __________.