Deck 10: The Older Person

Question 1

Age-related farsightedness is

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

Answer 1

Presbyopia

Question 2

Persons over the age of 85 are the

A)Young-old
B)Old
C)Old-old
D)Very old

Answer 2

Old-old

Question 3

Developmental tasks of the preschool child include all of the following except

A)Performing self-care
B)Learning gender-appropriate behaviors and attitudes
C)Learning right from wrong and good from bad
D)Learning to play with others

Answer 3

Learning gender-appropriate behaviors and attitudes

Question 4

Which of the following statements about aging is incorrect?

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

Question 5

Which statement about growth and development is incorrect?

A)Each stage is the basis for the next stage.
B)A stage can be skipped.
C)They occur in a sequence,order,and pattern.
D)Each stage has its own characteristics and developmental tasks.

Question 6

Which is not a developmental task of late adulthood?

A)Adjusting to aging parents
B)Adjusting to retirement and reduced income
C)Coping with a partner's death
D)Preparing for one's own death

Question 7

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

Question 8

All of the following are developmental tasks of middle adulthood except

A)Developing friendships
B)Adjusting to physical changes
C)Having grown children
D)Adjusting to aging parents

Question 9

The "young-old" are between the ages of

A)50 and 60
B)55 and 60
C)65 and 74
D)65 and 70

Question 10

Which statement is correct?

A)Individuals age at the same rate.
B)Most older people need nursing center care.
C)Many older people enjoy a sexually satisfying life.
D)Aging is a disease.

Question 11

Which is not a developmental task for school-age children?

A)Developing the social and physical skills needed for playing games
B)Learning basic reading,writing,and arithmetic skills
C)Developing a conscience and morals
D)Developing and keeping friendships with peers

Question 12

Which is a developmental task of adolescence?

A)Accepting changes in the body and appearance
B)Accepting the parents' attitudes and values
C)Getting along with brothers and sisters
D)Choosing a career

Question 13

Which is not a developmental task of toddlerhood?

A)Gaining control of bowel and bladder function
B)Becoming less dependent on the primary caregiver
C)Using words to communicate
D)Performing self-care

Question 14

Which of statement about retirement 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 hard work.
D)Some people retire because of illness or disability.

Question 15

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 16

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 in sex.
D)Most older people have frequent contact with their children.

Question 17

Growth is

A)The development of social and physical skills
B)A skill that must be completed
C)Changes in mental,emotional,and social function
D)The physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady,orderly manner

Question 18

Which is a developmental task of infancy?

A)Tolerating separation from the primary caregiver
B)Using words to communicate
C)Asserting independence
D)Learning to walk

Question 19

Development is

A)An involuntary movement
B)A skill that must be completed
C)Changes in mental,emotional,and social function
D)The physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady,orderly manner

Question 20

All of the following are developmental tasks of young adulthood except

A)Choosing education and a career
B)Selecting a partner
C)Developing a satisfactory sex life
D)Adjusting to physical changes

Question 21

Which statement about an older person's feet 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 22

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 showers are taken

Question 23

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 24

In older persons,bones become

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

Question 25

Musculoskeletal changes in the older person require all of 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 26

Aging

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

Question 27

Skin disorders

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

Question 28

Some children care for older parents.Which is incorrect?

A)This helps some older people feel more secure.
B)This helps all older people 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.

Question 29

Which statement about changes in the skin 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 30

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 31

Changes in the nervous system do not

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

Question 32

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 33

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 34

Which does not help prevent bone loss and muscle strength?

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

Question 35

Which statement about an older person's hair 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 36

Musculoskeletal changes result in all of the following except

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

Question 37

To stay warm,older people may need all of the following except

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

Question 38

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 39

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)Brain cells are lost.
D)Sleep periods are longer.

Question 40

Older people usually need a shower or bath

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

Question 41

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

A)Deep breathing
B)Turning
C)Re-positioning
D)Resting as much as possible

Question 42

Changes in the urinary system with aging include all of the following except

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

Question 43

In men,all of 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 44

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 45

The person with chewing difficulties usually avoids

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

Question 46

When circulatory changes are severe,overexertion is avoided.

Question 47

Age-related changes in the eye cause all of 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 48

Older people have difficulty seeing _____ colors.

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

Question 49

Constipation is a common problem in older persons because of

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

Question 50

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 earwax

Question 51

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 52

Which statement about changes in the respiratory system 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 53

Older persons need

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

Question 54

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 55

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

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

Question 56

In men,which sex hormone decreases with aging?

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

Question 57

Older persons usually have difficulty digesting

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

Question 58

Men may have difficulty urinating because the

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

Question 59

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 60

In women,all of the following occur with aging except

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

Question 61

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

A)Loss of identify
B)Loss of possessions (e.g. ,home,household items,car)
C)Loss of independence
D)Loss of children

Question 62

Which housing option provides the most services?

A)Congregate housing
B)Board and care home
C)Assisted living residence
D)Continuing care retirement community

Question 63

A quality nursing center must

A)Have large gardens
B)Meet OBRA requirements
C)Serve only older persons
D)Be near shopping and churches

Question 64

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

A)Hand rails in hallways
B)Clearly marked exits
C)Attractive dining rooms
D)The smell of scented sprays

Question 65

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 66

Adult day-care centers provide

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

Question 67

Which helps new nursing center residents adjust to the center?

A)Making new friends
B)Staying in their rooms
C)Music and television
D)Food that smells good

Question 68

Which statement about OBRA requirements is incorrect?

A)The environment is odor-free.
B)There is proper lighting.
C)Rooms and hallways are painted blue or green.
D)The environment is free of hazards.

Question 69

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 residence

Question 70

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

A)Adult foster care
B)Assisted living residence
C)Continuing care retirement community
D)Nursing center

Question 71

Which statement about quality nursing centers is incorrect?

A)Residents can access toilets by wheelchair.
B)Residents look clean and are dressed appropriately.
C)Staff is friendly and well groomed.
D)Heavy odors are present.

Question 72

Most older people live

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

Question 73

Menopause is

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

Question 74

An older woman now 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)An adult day-care center
C)Foster care
D)Nursing center care

Question 75

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

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