Question 1
Which risk factor may have a negative effect on bioactive substances and the older adult?
A. Appropriate prescribing practices
B. Increased prevalence of chronic conditions
C. Knowledge of medications
D. Avoidance of over-the-counter preparations
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 2
T/F?
The focus of older adult health care environments is on disease prevention or health
promotion rather than disease treatment
CORRECT ANSWER
false
Question 3
What is a myth that affects nursing care of older adults?
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,A. Most older adults live independently, have high levels of self-reported health, and are
aging successfully
B. People usually feel old based on their health and function, rather than on their
chronologic age
C. Gerontologists have discovered that by the age of 75 years, people are quite
homogeneous as a group
D. Ageism is more common in industrialized societies and is highly influenced by stereotypes
and cultural values
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 4
T/F?
The Functional Consequences Theory explains the unique relationships among the concepts
of person, health, nursing, and environment in the context of promoting wellness for older
adults.
CORRECT ANSWER
true
Question 5
What are positive functional consequences?
A.Observable effects of actions, risk factors, and age-related changes that influence quality
of life or day-to-day activities of older adults
B.The effects that relate to all levels of functioning, including body, mind, and spirit
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,C.Those that interfere with older adult's functioning or quality of life
D.Those that facilitate highest level of functioning, least dependency, and best quality of life
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 6
T/F?
Risk factors are conditions that increase the vulnerability of older adults to positive
functional consequences
CORRECT ANSWER
false
Question 7
What is the maximum survival potential for humans?
A. 94 years
B. 104 years
C. 114 years
D. 124 years
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 8
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, Which is a psychological theory of aging?
A. Human needs
B. Disengagement
C. Age stratification
D. Subculture
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 9
In the precontemplation stage, an individual has no intention of changing behaviors within
what time frame?
A. 3 months
B. 4 months
C. 5 months
D. 6 months
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 10
T/F?
After the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, few new models of care
emerged to address diverse health care needs of older adults
CORRECT ANSWER
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Which risk factor may have a negative effect on bioactive substances and the older adult?
A. Appropriate prescribing practices
B. Increased prevalence of chronic conditions
C. Knowledge of medications
D. Avoidance of over-the-counter preparations
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 2
T/F?
The focus of older adult health care environments is on disease prevention or health
promotion rather than disease treatment
CORRECT ANSWER
false
Question 3
What is a myth that affects nursing care of older adults?
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,A. Most older adults live independently, have high levels of self-reported health, and are
aging successfully
B. People usually feel old based on their health and function, rather than on their
chronologic age
C. Gerontologists have discovered that by the age of 75 years, people are quite
homogeneous as a group
D. Ageism is more common in industrialized societies and is highly influenced by stereotypes
and cultural values
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 4
T/F?
The Functional Consequences Theory explains the unique relationships among the concepts
of person, health, nursing, and environment in the context of promoting wellness for older
adults.
CORRECT ANSWER
true
Question 5
What are positive functional consequences?
A.Observable effects of actions, risk factors, and age-related changes that influence quality
of life or day-to-day activities of older adults
B.The effects that relate to all levels of functioning, including body, mind, and spirit
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,C.Those that interfere with older adult's functioning or quality of life
D.Those that facilitate highest level of functioning, least dependency, and best quality of life
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 6
T/F?
Risk factors are conditions that increase the vulnerability of older adults to positive
functional consequences
CORRECT ANSWER
false
Question 7
What is the maximum survival potential for humans?
A. 94 years
B. 104 years
C. 114 years
D. 124 years
CORRECT ANSWER
C
Question 8
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, Which is a psychological theory of aging?
A. Human needs
B. Disengagement
C. Age stratification
D. Subculture
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 9
In the precontemplation stage, an individual has no intention of changing behaviors within
what time frame?
A. 3 months
B. 4 months
C. 5 months
D. 6 months
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 10
T/F?
After the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965, few new models of care
emerged to address diverse health care needs of older adults
CORRECT ANSWER
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