Geriatric MCQ PDF

Here is a 50-item multiple-choice questionnaire based on the content from the \"GERIA REVIEWER\" document. \#\#\# \*\*Multiple-Choice Questions (50 items):\*\* 1\. \*\*What is gerontology?\*\* a\) The scientific study of diseases b\) The scientific study of old age, aging, and the problems of ol...

Here is a 50-item multiple-choice questionnaire based on the content from the \"GERIA REVIEWER\" document. \#\#\# \*\*Multiple-Choice Questions (50 items):\*\* 1\. \*\*What is gerontology?\*\* a\) The scientific study of diseases b\) The scientific study of old age, aging, and the problems of older adults c\) The branch of medicine that focuses on treating older adults d\) The study of rehabilitation in the elderly 2\. \*\*Which field combines gerontological nursing and rehabilitation concepts?\*\* a\) Gerontological pharmacology b\) Social gerontology c\) Gerontological rehabilitation nursing d\) Geriatrics 3\. \*\*Which of the following best defines aging?\*\* a\) It is a process of body functions remaining the same over time b\) It is a progressive and generalized decline of body functions leading to increased vulnerability to diseases c\) A disease associated with old age d\) A reversible biological process 4\. \*\*At what age are individuals typically considered elderly?\*\* a\) 50 years b\) 55 years c\) 60 years d\) 65 years 5\. \*\*Which of the following is NOT a focus of gerontological nursing?\*\* a\) Minimizing loss of independence in older adults b\) Promoting disease prevention in older adults c\) Focusing only on medical treatments for the elderly d\) Advocating holistic care for older adults 6\. \*\*Which of the following is an example of physical aging?\*\* a\) Learning a new skill b\) Decreased ability to recover from illness c\) Increased adaptability to stress d\) Improved physical endurance 7\. \*\*What is chronological aging?\*\* a\) The biological decline associated with age b\) A person\'s age based on their body\'s ability to adapt to stress c\) The number of years a person has lived d\) The functional capacity of a person as they age 8\. \*\*Which perspective on aging focuses on death and the life cycle?\*\* a\) Scientific perspective b\) Biological perspective c\) Humanistic perspective d\) Physical perspective 9\. \*\*In the scientific perspective, aging is viewed as:\*\* a\) A process that can only be observed, not altered b\) A biological condition that can be manipulated, treated, and delayed c\) An inevitable process with no medical intervention possible d\) A process that begins in early childhood 10\. \*\*What demographic milestone is the world expected to reach in the next 5 years?\*\* a\) The elderly will outnumber young children under age 5 b\) The population of people under age 5 will double c\) The elderly will make up the majority of the global population d\) The number of people aged 80 or older will surpass those aged 65 11\. \*\*Which factor is NOT a threat posed by population aging?\*\* a\) Lower labor force participation b\) Increased health expenditures c\) Increased birth rates d\) Strain on pension schemes 12\. \*\*By 2069, what percentage of the Philippines\' population is projected to be aged 65 or older?\*\* a\) 7% b\) 14% c\) 20% d\) 30% 13\. \*\*According to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), population aging in the Philippines is seen as:\*\* a\) A negative consequence of improved healthcare b\) A challenge for economic stability c\) A sign of success in overcoming challenges related to income, health, and education d\) An indicator of poor healthcare systems 14\. \*\*Which of the following benefits is provided to seniors under the 2010 Expanded Senior Citizen\'s Act in the Philippines?\*\* a\) Free housing b\) Discounts on medicine and health services c\) Free education d\) Full health insurance coverage 15\. \*\*What is the primary goal of gerontological rehabilitation nursing?\*\* a\) To cure diseases in older adults b\) To promote recovery and independence in older adults while preventing complications c\) To prevent older adults from exercising d\) To focus on managing only the chronic conditions of elderly patients 16\. \*\*What are the subfields of gerontology?\*\* a\) Geriatrics, geropsychology, geropharmacology, gerontological rehabilitation b\) Pediatrics, neonatology, and social medicine c\) Internal medicine and orthopedic nursing d\) Endocrinology and pharmacology 17\. \*\*Which of the following best describes functional aging?\*\* a\) The number of years a person has lived b\) A person\'s ability to function in daily activities as they age c\) The chronological age of a person d\) The social roles assigned to older adults 18\. \*\*What does global population aging indicate?\*\* a\) A decrease in life expectancy b\) A shift towards younger populations in developed countries c\) An increase in the number of people aged 65 or older d\) Reduced life expectancy due to poverty 19\. \*\*What is a key concern for countries with an aging population?\*\* a\) Increased birth rates b\) Lower health expenditures c\) Strain on pension and health schemes d\) Increased labor force participation 20\. \*\*In gerontological nursing, a major focus is on:\*\* a\) Increasing the population of elderly individuals b\) Preventing falls in elderly patients only c\) Enhancing independence and quality of life in older adults d\) Conducting only physical examinations on the elderly \*\*Questions 21-40: Aging in the Philippines, Theories, and Perspectives\*\* 21\. \*\*According to the PIDS study, Filipinos generally view aging as:\*\* a\) Negative and inevitable b\) A burden to society c\) A positive aspect of life with support from relatives d\) A reason to increase healthcare costs 22\. \*\*Which perspective views aging as a normal and healthy biological process?\*\* a\) Humanistic perspective b\) Scientific perspective c\) Biological perspective d\) Psychological perspective 23\. \*\*The study of diseases and health issues affecting older adults is called:\*\* a\) Pediatrics b\) Gerontology c\) Geriatrics d\) Pharmacology 24\. \*\*What demographic shift is expected to increase healthcare costs globally?\*\* a\) Decreased birth rates b\) Population aging c\) Increase in young children under 5 d\) Population migration 25\. \*\*Which of the following is a social benefit seniors in the Philippines receive?\*\* a\) Free college tuition b\) Discounts on transportation and recreational activities c\) Full employment benefits d\) Lifetime free healthcare 26\. \*\*Which statement reflects the humanistic perspective on aging?\*\* a\) Aging is solely about procreation and death b\) Aging brings wisdom through life experiences c\) Aging should be manipulated and delayed d\) Aging has no significance in human life 27\. \*\*Population aging in developing countries is driven by:\*\* a\) Rising fertility rates b\) Increases in life expectancy and falling fertility rates c\) Decreases in life expectancy d\) Lack of healthcare access 28\. \*\*Aging that is associated with loss of body function and increased vulnerability to disease is called:\*\* a\) Functional aging b\) Chronological aging c\) Physical aging d\) Social aging 29\. \*\*Which of the following fields deals with the study of medication effects on older adults?\*\* a\) Geriatrics b\) Geropsychology c\) Geropharmacology d\) Social gerontology 30\. \*\*Why is the global population aging?\*\* a\) Higher birth rates and shorter life expectancies b\) Lower fertility rates and increased life expectancy c\) Improvements in childcare systems d\) A rise in infectious diseases 31\. \*\*Which of the following is considered a key component of gerontological nursing?\*\* a\) Administering medications to older adults b\) Providing education on disease prevention and promoting independence c\) Managing only the chronic conditions of older adults d\) Focusing only on medical interventions 32\. \*\*What is the significance of rehabilitation in gerontological nursing?\*\* a\) To prolong hospitalization b\) To assist older adults in regaining function and preventing complications c\) To prevent older adults from physical activity d\) To encourage dependence on caregivers 33\. \*\*What is one of the societal implications of population aging?\*\* a\) Increased labor force participation b\) Decreased need for healthcare c\) Strain on social and pension schemes d\) Increased birth rates 34\. \*\*Which of the following terms refers to the progressive decline of body functions with aging?\*\* a\) Geriatrics b\) Functional aging c\) Physical aging d\) Chronological aging 35\. \*\*According to the Expanded Senior Citizen\'s Act in the Philippines, what discount percentage is offered to seniors for basic services?\*\* a\) 5% b\) 10% c\) 20% d\) 50% 36\. \*\*Which factor contributes to a positive outlook on aging among Filipino seniors?\*\* a\) Lack of social support b\) Financial independence c\) Social support from relatives d\) Decline in physical health 37\. \*\*What is the primary goal of aging interventions within gerontological rehabilitation nursing?\*\* a\) To completely cure age-related diseases b\) To enhance quality of life and maintain the highest level of function c\) To reduce the lifespan of elderly patients d\) To focus on younger populations 38\. \*\*Which of the following is NOT an example of a non-communicable disease that burdens the elderly population?\*\* a\) Diabetes b\) Hypertension c\) Cancer d\) Influenza 39\. \*\*Which perspective on aging considers it to be a condition that can be manipulated and treated?\*\* a\) Humanistic perspective b\) Biological perspective c\) Scientific perspective d\) Psychological perspective 40\. \*\*The increase in the number of elderly individuals globally is primarily driven by:\*\* a\) Better fertility treatments b\) Higher birth rates c\) Falling fertility rates and increased life expectancy d\) Improved education systems \*\*Questions 41-50: Further exploration of aging theories, care for older adults, and health promotion\*\* 41\. \*\*In the Philippines, when is the country expected to become an \"ageing society\"?\*\* a\) 2025 b\) 2032 c\) 2045 d\) 2069 42\. \*\*Which of the following is a major contributor to the strain on health schemes due to population aging?\*\* a\) Increased child mortality b\) Decreased life expectancy c\) The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases d\) Lower rates of chronic illness in the elderly 43\. \*\*What type of support system is known to encourage a positive outlook on life among elderly individuals in the Philippines?\*\* a\) Government financial aid b\) Social support from family members c\) Job security in old age d\) Access to luxury goods 44\. \*\*What is geropharmacology?\*\* a\) The study of medication effects on young adults b\) The study of medication management in elderly populations c\) The study of childhood illnesses d\) The study of the psychological aspects of aging 45\. \*\*The Expanded Senior Citizen's Act provides benefits to elderly individuals in which of the following areas?\*\* a\) Education and housing b\) Discounts on recreational activities, healthcare, and utilities c\) Free education and medical insurance d\) Lifetime employment 46\. \*\*What demographic change will occur by 2050, according to global aging trends?\*\* a\) There will be more children under 5 than elderly people b\) The number of elderly people aged 65 and above will nearly triple c\) The elderly population will decrease d\) The population of young adults will surpass the elderly 47\. \*\*What is the primary reason aging societies are projected to strain pension systems?\*\* a\) Increase in child mortality b\) Fewer workers contributing to pensions due to lower birth rates c\) Increased government subsidies for the elderly d\) Decrease in healthcare costs for the elderly 48\. \*\*Which perspective on aging emphasizes the importance of a complete life cycle, including procreation and family bonding?\*\* a\) Humanistic perspective b\) Scientific perspective c\) Biological perspective d\) Functional perspective 49\. \*\*Population aging is expected to have the biggest impact on:\*\* a\) Developing countries b\) Developed countries only c\) Children under age 5 d\) Agricultural communities 50\. \*\*Gerontological nursing primarily aims to:\*\* a\) Prevent chronic illnesses b\) Focus on medical treatments alone c\) Promote independence and enhance quality of life in older adults d\) Focus on treating only physical health conditions