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What is the main focus of the specialty of gerontology?
What is the main focus of the specialty of gerontology?
- The study of mental health in adolescents
- The study of surgical techniques in senior populations
- The study of old age and the process of aging (correct)
- The study of pediatric care
How has global population aging changed over time?
How has global population aging changed over time?
- Older people are now a greater percentage of the population worldwide (correct)
- It has remained constant for the past century
- The average age of the population has gotten younger
- It has decreased significantly since 1960
What is one of the outcomes of the decline in fertility rates?
What is one of the outcomes of the decline in fertility rates?
- Rapid population growth
- Increased mortality rates
- Decreased life expectancy
- Increasing life span (correct)
What does the Demographic Transition Model describe?
What does the Demographic Transition Model describe?
What are the three basic processes that affect changes in populations according to the text?
What are the three basic processes that affect changes in populations according to the text?
Why is the increase in life expectancy considered an historic achievement?
Why is the increase in life expectancy considered an historic achievement?
What term is used to describe the universal changes that occur with aging?
What term is used to describe the universal changes that occur with aging?
Which term refers to the mental and physical decline associated with the aging process?
Which term refers to the mental and physical decline associated with the aging process?
What is secondary aging primarily caused by?
What is secondary aging primarily caused by?
In which field do gerontological nurses work according to the provided text?
In which field do gerontological nurses work according to the provided text?
Which model describes the shifts in population structure as countries move from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates?
Which model describes the shifts in population structure as countries move from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates?
Which of the following is NOT a key focus area of the geriatric nursing course described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a key focus area of the geriatric nursing course described in the text?
Which of the following is a key demographic change impacting health care delivery for the elderly?
Which of the following is a key demographic change impacting health care delivery for the elderly?
The text mentions the "Demographic transitional model" as a key concept in the geriatric nursing course. Which of the following best describes this model?
The text mentions the "Demographic transitional model" as a key concept in the geriatric nursing course. Which of the following best describes this model?
Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of geriatric nurses according to the course objectives?
Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of geriatric nurses according to the course objectives?
The text states that the course will cover "health-promoting activities for elderly people." Which of the following would be the LEAST likely focus of these health-promoting activities?
The text states that the course will cover "health-promoting activities for elderly people." Which of the following would be the LEAST likely focus of these health-promoting activities?
Which of the following best describes the overall goal of the geriatric nursing course outlined in the text?
Which of the following best describes the overall goal of the geriatric nursing course outlined in the text?
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