NF 13 Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging
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Which of the following is a biologic theory of aging?

  • Gerontologists
  • Ageism
  • Benign senescence (correct)
  • Ego integrity

    • Which of the following factors contribute to longevity?

  • Cognition, communication, coping
  • Caregiving, stress, teaching
  • Development, health promotion, infection
  • Learning, nutrition, safety (correct)

    • Which of the following is a sign or symptom of normal aging?

  • Dementia
  • Individualized aging
  • Ego integrity
  • Inflammation (correct)

    • What is Schaie's theory of cognitive development in the older adult?

    <p>Individualized aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is considered the 'very old' in the older adult population?

    <p>85 and beyond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age will seniors born after 1960 qualify for full coverage under the federal Social Security system?

    <p>67 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most rapidly growing group among older adults?

    <p>The very old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common physical change that happens to the skin in older adults?

    <p>Reduced amount of subcutaneous tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common health concern for older adults?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible effect of aging on the integumentary system?

    <p>Loss of subcutaneous fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is affected by decreased bladder capacity and urinary incontinence in older adults?

    <p>Urologic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a potential cause of impaired cognition in older adults?

    <p>Malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

    <p>The wear-and-tear theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that older people and society withdraw from each other?

    <p>The disengagement theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that people who remain interested and active will continue to enjoy life and live longer?

    <p>The activity theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributor to longer life according to the text?

    <p>Advancements in technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the factors that interact with genetics to determine how long a person lives?

    <p>Environment and lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biologic clock theory of aging based on?

    <p>Cellular function and body physiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is individualized aging?

    <p>Viewing older adults as individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the myths about older adults mentioned in the text?

    <p>Older adults cannot learn new things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor and possibly an early sign of dementia?

    <p>Confusion, memory loss, and disordered thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of older adults have dementia?

    <p>5% to 15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a positive behavior for healthy aging?

    <p>Eating a healthy diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Schaie's stage of cognitive development for older adults called?

    <p>Reintegrative stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for patient education with older adults?

    <p>Assessing readiness to learn and taking advantage of teaching moments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is short-term memory loss?

    <p>Difficulty recalling recent events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why older adults can still learn?

    <p>They have more patience for learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology do many older adults know how to operate?

    <p>Computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do elder hostel programs provide for older adults?

    <p>Stimulating opportunities to learn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be kept in mind when performing patient education for older adults?

    <p>Provide motivation for the content to be learned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is considered the 'young old' in the older adult population?

    <p>65 to 74 years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the qualification age for full coverage under the federal Social Security system for seniors born after 1960?

    <p>67 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common health concern for older adults?

    <p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the normal physical changes of aging?

    <p>Benign senescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that it is normal for older people and society to withdraw from each other?

    <p>The disengagement theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the factors that interact with genetics to determine how long a person lives?

    <p>Gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common health concern for older adults?

    <p>Both influenza and arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why older adults can still learn?

    <p>They have more experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of aging?

    <p>A process of biologic, cognitive, and psychosocial change that begins at conception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to longevity, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Socioeconomic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Schaie's theory of cognitive development in the older adult based on?

    <p>The concept of stages of cognitive development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the theory that suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

    <p>Biologic clock theory of aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common health concern for older adults?

    <p>Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of death among older adults?

    <p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common chronic health problem among older adults?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of older adults who experience depression?

    <p>More than one million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biologic clock theory of aging based on?

    <p>Cellular function and body physiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the myths about older adults mentioned in the text?

    <p>Older adults are sick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is individualized aging?

    <p>Viewing older adults as individuals, not as a stereotypical member of the group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that body cells are programmed to function for a specific length of time after which they break down and die?

    <p>Biologic clock theory of aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for dementia?

    <p>Malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of older adults have dementia?

    <p>5% to 15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the early signs of dementia?

    <p>Loss of interest in favorite activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the positive behaviors for healthy aging mentioned in the text?

    <p>Smoking cessation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one important factor to keep in mind when performing patient education for older adults?

    <p>Use visual aids in large print and bright colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is short-term memory loss?

    <p>The inability to remember recent events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common misconception about older adults?

    <p>They have no interest in learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one strategy to enhance learning for older adults?

    <p>Relate learning to better autonomy, health, and activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit of elder hostel programs for older adults?

    <p>They provide opportunities for travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one recommendation for effective communication with older adults?

    <p>Speak clearly, distinctly, and slowly in a normal tone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common chronic health problem among older adults?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common concern for older adults?

    <p>Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of death among older adults?

    <p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common health concern associated with aging?

    <p>Falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age did the federal Social Security system originally use as a marker for retirement?

    <p>65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age do seniors born after 1960 qualify for full coverage under the federal Social Security system?

    <p>67</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most rapidly growing group among older adults?

    <p>The very old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of centenarians in 2010 according to the last census?

    <p>53,364</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the theory that suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

    <p>Biologic clock theory of aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that aging is primarily determined by genetics?

    <p>Genetic theory of aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the factors that interact with genetics to determine how long a person lives?

    <p>Lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is individualized aging?

    <p>Viewing older adults as individuals, not as a stereotypical member of the group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following theories suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

    <p>Wear-and-tear theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the life span for humans?

    <p>115 to 130 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that people who remain interested and active will continue to enjoy life and live longer?

    <p>Activity theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributor to longer life?

    <p>Improved healthcare and nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the theory that suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

    <p>Benign senescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the theory that suggests that body cells are programmed to function for a specific length of time after which they break down and die?

    <p>Biologic theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the positive behaviors for healthy aging?

    <p>Interest and activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributor to longer life according to the text?

    <p>Health promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of older adults who have dementia?

    <p>Between 5% and 15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of older adults with dementia who have Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>60% to 80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the signs and symptoms of depression in older adults?

    <p>Feeling sad or 'empty'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one positive behavior for healthy aging mentioned in the text?

    <p>Eating a healthy diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for patient education with older adults?

    <p>Using visual aids in large print and bright colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is short-term memory loss?

    <p>Problems remembering information from yesterday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do elder hostel programs provide for older adults?

    <p>Opportunities to learn and sometimes travel with other older adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit of elder hostel programs for older adults?

    <p>Opportunities to travel with other older adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why older adults can still learn?

    <p>They have more patience for learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common misconception about older adults?

    <p>They can no longer learn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biologic clock theory of aging based on?

    <p>Cellular function and body physiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common misconception about older adults?

    <p>Older adults are sick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one factor that interacts with genetics to determine how long a person lives?

    <p>Environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one positive behavior for healthy aging mentioned in the text?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a theory of aging mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cognitive theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of biologic, cognitive, and psychosocial change that begins at conception?

    <p>Aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to longevity, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ageism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the normal physical changes that occur as adults age?

    <p>Benign senescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of death among older adults?

    <p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following health problems is NOT commonly associated with aging?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common chronic health problem among older adults?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the theory that suggests that body cells and organs eventually wear out, like machinery?

    <p>The wear-and-tear theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of normal aging?

    <p>Decreased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one positive behavior for healthy aging mentioned in the text?

    <p>Eating a healthy diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of older adults who experience depression?

    <p>14% of the total population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for patient education with older adults?

    <p>Talking quickly and using complex medical jargon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of centenarians in 2010 according to the last census?

    <p>30,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of older adults by 2060 according to the Administration on Aging?

    <p>98 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the qualification age for full coverage under the federal Social Security system for seniors born after 1960?

    <p>67</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one common physical change that happens to the skin in older adults?

    <p>Thinning of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some early signs of dementia?

    <p>Confusion, memory loss, and disordered thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of older adults have dementia?

    <p>5% to 15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one recommended health promotion behavior for older adults?

    <p>Physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one cognitive aspect of aging mentioned in the text?

    <p>Thinking processes slow down with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key point to keep in mind when performing patient education for older adults?

    <p>Assess readiness to learn and take advantage of “teaching moments”</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is short-term memory loss?

    <p>Problems remembering recent events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do elder hostel programs provide for older adults?

    <p>Opportunities to learn and sometimes travel with other older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be kept in mind when speaking to older adults during patient education?

    <p>Speak clearly, distinctly, and slowly in a normal tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible cause of impaired cognition in older adults?

    <p>Memory loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about older adults and learning?

    <p>Older adults can no longer learn</p> Signup and view all the answers

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