Gerontology Exam #1 Practice Test (PDF) | 100% Correct | A+ Verified Qs & Answers Latest 2026/27 Update | Instant Pdf Download

Gerontology Exam #1 Practice Test (PDF) | 100% Correct | A+ Verified
Qs & Answers Latest 2026/27 Update | Instant Pdf Download

1. If an olderadult shows signs of withdrawal and unexplained injuries, what
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steps should a caregiver take to address potential elder abuse?
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. . Ignore the signs and monitor the situation.
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. . Confront the suspected abuser directly. .. .. .. ..




. . Provide the older adult with more independence.
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. . Report the signs to the appropriate authorities for investigation.
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2. What is the name of the cognitive development stage proposed by Schaie?
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. . Erikson's psychosocial stages .. ..




. . Piaget's stages of cognitive development
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. . Kohlberg's stages of moral development .. .. .. ..




. . Schaie's stages of cognitive development .. .. .. ..




3. Describe how community involvement can benefit older adults.
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. . Community involvement can lead to increased isolation. .. .. .. .. .. ..




. . Community involvement has no effect on older adults. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..




. . Community involvement only benefits younger individuals. .. .. .. .. ..




. . Community involvement can enhance social connections and .. .. .. .. . ..

, improve mental health.
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4. Which factors are known to influence an older adult's self-concept?
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. . Cognitive abilities, financial status, and community involvement.
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. . Social relationships, life experiences, and physical health.
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, . . Genetics, environmental factors, and education level. .. .. .. .. ..




. . Diet, exercise, and medication adherence.
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5. What do biologic theories propose regarding cellular aging?
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. . Cells have a limited lifespan and undergo changes over time.
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. . Cells can replicate indefinitely without aging.
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. . Cells remain unchanged throughout an organism's life.
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. . Cells age at the same rate regardless of environmental factors.
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6. If an older adult is struggling to remember important appointments, which
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strategy would be most effective in helping them manage their memory
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issues?
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. . Using a digital calendar with reminders
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. . Using a paper notebook without any reminders
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. . Relying solely on family members to remember appointments
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. . Avoiding scheduling appointments altogether .. .. ..




7. Describe the primary characteristics of presbycusis and how it affects older
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adults.
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. . Presbycusis is characterized by a gradual loss of hearing, .. .. .. . . . . ..



.. particularly in higher frequencies, affecting communication and .. .. . .. .. ..



.. social interaction in older adults.
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. . Presbycusis is a sudden loss of hearing due to earwax buildup. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..




. . Presbycusis is a condition that affects only younger individuals. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..




. .Presbycusis is a type of ear infection that causes temporary hearing .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. ..



loss.
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, 8. Describe how aging affects lung function and its implications for older adults.
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. . Aging only affects the heart, not the lungs.
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. . Aging has no significant impact on lung function.
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. . Aging improves lung capacity and oxygen intake.
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. . Aging leads to decreased lung elasticity and reduced gas exchange
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efficiency, which can result in respiratory issues.
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9. Describe the implications of biologic theories on aging for understanding the
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health of older adults.
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.. Biologic theories imply that aging is a natural process influenced by
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.. cellular changes, affecting health and longevity. . . . .. ..




. . Biologic theories indicate that aging has no impact on health .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..



.. outcomes.

. . Biologic theories suggest that aging can be completely reversed .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..



.. through medical interventions. .. .




.. Biologic theories state that all cells age at the same rate, regardless of
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.. their function. ..




10. If a new health policy is proposed to target older adults, which age group
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should be prioritized based on demographic definitions?
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. . Individuals aged 70 years and older .. .. .. .. ..




. . Individuals aged 65 years and older .. .. .. .. ..




. . Individuals aged 60 years and older .. .. .. .. ..




. . Individuals aged 55 years and older .. .. .. .. ..




11. Early signs of dementia of the Alzheimer's type involve:
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