Introduction to Nursing Gerontology and Global Ageing Outline Quiz

What is the most commonly used denominator when calculating mortality rates based on vital statistics?

Mid-year population size

Which of the following is NOT a type of specific mortality rate mentioned in the text?

Gender-specific mortality rate

What does proportionate mortality measure?

The proportion of deaths attributable to different causes

A change in proportionate mortality of a certain disease may be due to:

Both a change in mortality from that disease and a change in mortality from some other disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of population aging according to the text?

Decreasing overall population size Signup and view all the answers

What is the process known as that causes population aging according to the text?

Demographic transition Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor that led to families choosing to have fewer children in the demographic transition stage described?

Dropping infant mortality rates Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the demographic transition stage where the death rate is higher than the birth rate?

Declining population size Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main goals of the caregiver role of gerontological nurses?

Maintain functionality and promote health Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in the nursing process for the caregiver role of gerontological nurses?

Referral and education Signup and view all the answers

What was a key social change that occurred during the demographic transition stage described?

Increased access to education for women Signup and view all the answers

What was the trend in life expectancy in Jordan from 1950 to 1995 according to the text?

Increased for both men and women Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of life expectancy at birth?

The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality rates Signup and view all the answers

What does healthy life expectancy measure?

The average number of years a person can expect to live in full health Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of senility?

The pathological and functional defect resulting from the aging process, such as dementia and hallucinations Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of senescence?

The last stage of the life cycle that causes gradual degeneration of body processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for the 'young-old' category of aging?

65-74 years old Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the aging process?

The gradual accumulation of irreversible functional loss involving physiological, social, and psychological changes Signup and view all the answers

According to the Error Theory, what causes errors in cells that lead to a progressive decline in biological function?

Errors in ribonucleic acid (RNA) protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

According to the Somatic Mutation Theory, what causes aging?

Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

How do mutations in the body's cells occur, according to the Somatic Mutation Theory?

During cell division, genes can be copied incorrectly Signup and view all the answers

What can cause mutations in the body's genes, according to the Somatic Mutation Theory?

Exposure to toxins, radiation, or ultraviolet light Signup and view all the answers

How does the body handle mutations, according to the Somatic Mutation Theory?

The body can correct or destroy most mutations, but not all of them Signup and view all the answers

What happens to mutated cells over time, according to the Somatic Mutation Theory?

They accumulate, copy themselves, and cause problems in the body's functioning related to aging Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to the study of the social, cultural, psychological, and cognitive aspects of aging?

Gerontology Signup and view all the answers

Which organization uses the age of 65 when referring to 'older persons' in their statistics and data?

United Nations Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between gerontological nursing and geriatric nursing?

Gerontological nursing focuses on the promotion of quality of life and wellness, while geriatric nursing focuses on the health care and treatment of sick elderly people. Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a compromise between geriatric nursing and gerontological nursing?

Gerontic nursing Signup and view all the answers

What is the key reason for the growing proportion of people aged over 60 in almost every country?

Longer life expectancy and declining fertility rates Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek root meaning 'old age' in the term 'gerontology'?

Gero Signup and view all the answers