Deck 12: Care of the Older Person

Question 1

Aging:

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

Answer 1

Is normal

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

The skin is easily injured.

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

Are common on the wrists and hands

Question 4

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 5

Older people usually need a shower or bath:

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

Question 6

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 7

These statements are about aging.Which is correct?

A) Most changes are rapid.
B) People develop during the first half of their life.
C) Changes in speech occur.
D) Psychological and social changes occur.

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

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 10

Which statement about older persons is correct?

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

Question 11

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 12

Which statement about aging is correct?

A) Body processes speed up.
B) Energy level increases.
C) Changes are always noted when they occur.
D) Some people age faster than others.

Question 13

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

Question 14

These statements are about retirement.Which is correct?

A) Some retired people do volunteer work or have part-time jobs.
B) Retired persons have fewer expenses.
C) Retirement is a burden because of not earning a paycheck.
D) Once a person has retired,he is not allowed to work again.

Question 15

To stay warm,older people may need which of the following?

A) Electric blankets
B) Hotter water temperatures
C) Warm socks
D) Hot water bottles

Question 16

People cope with aging in their own way.How they cope depends on which of the following?

A) Birthday
B) Gender
C) Nationality
D) Finances

Question 17

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 18

Persons over the age of 85 are:

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

Question 19

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 20

Some children care for older parents.Which is correct?

A) This helps some older people feel more secure.
B) This helps all older people feel wanted and useful.
C) This always creates stress in the home.
D) It is never recommended.

Question 21

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

A) White or gray hair is common.
B) Hair thickens on men and women.
C) Hair tends to be oily.
D) Shampooing frequency should be increased.

Question 22

Musculo-skeletal changes in the older person require which of the following?

A) Rest as much as possible
B) Be as active as possible
C) Have a diet low in protein,calcium,and vitamins
D) Use force when moving the older person

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

Musculo-skeletal changes result in which of the following?

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

Question 25

Which is a change in the nervous system due to aging?

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

Question 26

In older persons,bones become:

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

Question 27

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 28

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 29

Age-related changes in the eye cause which of the following?

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

Question 30

Which helps prevent losses in bone and muscle strength?

A) Activity
B) Limited movement
C) A low-fat diet
D) Bedrest

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

Which is a cause of poor circulation in order persons?

A) Thicker heart muscle.
B) Narrowed arteries.
C) Arteries are more elastic.
D) Decreased amounts of blood.

Question 33

Older persons usually have difficulty digesting:

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

Question 34

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 35

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 36

Skin disorders:

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

Question 37

Changes in the nervous system do which of the following?

A) Decrease the risk of falling
B) Decrease the ability to fall asleep
C) Improve memory ability
D) Result in slowed responses

Question 38

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 39

An older person has respiratory changes.Which is helpful?

A) Short,shallow breathing
B) Lying in a supine position
C) Repositioning
D) Resting as much as possible

Question 40

Constipation is a common problem in older persons because of:

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

Question 41

Men may have difficulty urinating because the:

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

Question 42

OBRA requires that nursing centers have which of the following?

A) Hand rails in good repair
B) One closet space to share
C) Warmer than usual temperature levels
D) Loud music played overhead throughout the center

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

In men,which of the following occurs with aging?

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

Question 45

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 46

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 47

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) A strong smell of cigarette smoke

Question 48

Menopause is:

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

Question 49

In men,this sex hormone decreases with aging.

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

Question 50

Older persons need:

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

Question 51

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 52

In women,which of the following occurs with aging?

A) The uterus,vagina,and external genitalia atrophy.
B) Vaginal walls become fatty.
C) Vaginal moisture increases.
D) Growth of pubic hair increases.

Question 53

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 54

Changes in the urinary system with aging include which of the following?

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

Question 55

Which housing option provides the most services?

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

Question 56

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 57

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 58

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 59

Adult day-care centers provide:

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

Question 60

Most older people live:

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