Nurs 421 Gero Midterm Questions With Correct
Answers
is birth rate going up or down?
why? Correct Answer-down- decreased fertility
people are living longer t or f Correct Answer-true
what is the number one thing driving population growth? Correct
Answer-immigration!
our population is becoming more diverse. t or f Correct Answer-true
what is culturally sensitive care? Correct Answer-ability to provide care
with a client-centered orientation. Avoid making assumptions about a
person's values and beliefs based on their culture.
A professional interpreter is always the preference as compared to
family members interpreting. T or F Correct Answer-true
the 4 m's Correct Answer-Medication
Mentation
Mobility
What matters
,65+ population (baby boomers) will almost ___ by 2060 Correct
Answer-double
65+ population (baby boomers) will out number 18 and under
population for the first time ever. T or F Correct Answer-true
which is the fastest growing population? Correct Answer-85 or older
Baby boomer characteristics: technology Correct Answer-they are
interested in technology just need to be shown how to use
Baby boomer characteristics:
education Correct Answer-more educated
Baby boomer characteristics:
work force Correct Answer-staying in work force longer
Baby boomer characteristics:
health decisions Correct Answer-more informed- demand quality care
are their more males or females in the baby boomer population? Correct
Answer-females
who has a higher risk for living alone and in poverty? males or females
Correct Answer-females
,___ of adults over 60 live alone Correct Answer-1/3
__% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition Correct
Answer-80%
which is more prevalent in the older population: chronic or acute
conditions? Correct Answer-chronic
describe acute conditions in the older population Correct Answer-more
severe and complicated
Medicare Correct Answer-A federal program of health insurance for
persons 65 years of age and older or end stage renal failure
Part A of Medicare Correct Answer-Provides coverage for hospital care
and limited nursing home care, hospice.
Part B of Medicare Correct Answer-Physician and nursing services,
outpatient care, preventative care (x-rays, laboratory, etc.,). Covers some
PT, OT, and equipment.
Part C of Medicare Correct Answer-allows private health insurance
companies to provide Medicare benefits
, Part D of Medicare Correct Answer-Prescription drug coverage
Medigap insurance Correct Answer-insurance provided by private
insurance companies to cover medical expenses that are not covered by
Medicare
Medicaid Correct Answer-A federal and state assistance program that
pays for health care services for people who cannot afford them.
income based.
which pays for the majority of nursing homes? medicare or Medicaid?
Correct Answer-medicaid!
Ageism Correct Answer-prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a
person's age
ex of ageism-- myths of aging Correct Answer-• Depression and
loneliness are normal in older adults
• Older adults will get dementia
• Older people are set in their ways and cannot learn new things
• Older adults are a drain on society
• Older people are cranky
• Older adults have no interest in sex
implicit bias- unconscious or conscious? Correct Answer-unconscious!
Answers
is birth rate going up or down?
why? Correct Answer-down- decreased fertility
people are living longer t or f Correct Answer-true
what is the number one thing driving population growth? Correct
Answer-immigration!
our population is becoming more diverse. t or f Correct Answer-true
what is culturally sensitive care? Correct Answer-ability to provide care
with a client-centered orientation. Avoid making assumptions about a
person's values and beliefs based on their culture.
A professional interpreter is always the preference as compared to
family members interpreting. T or F Correct Answer-true
the 4 m's Correct Answer-Medication
Mentation
Mobility
What matters
,65+ population (baby boomers) will almost ___ by 2060 Correct
Answer-double
65+ population (baby boomers) will out number 18 and under
population for the first time ever. T or F Correct Answer-true
which is the fastest growing population? Correct Answer-85 or older
Baby boomer characteristics: technology Correct Answer-they are
interested in technology just need to be shown how to use
Baby boomer characteristics:
education Correct Answer-more educated
Baby boomer characteristics:
work force Correct Answer-staying in work force longer
Baby boomer characteristics:
health decisions Correct Answer-more informed- demand quality care
are their more males or females in the baby boomer population? Correct
Answer-females
who has a higher risk for living alone and in poverty? males or females
Correct Answer-females
,___ of adults over 60 live alone Correct Answer-1/3
__% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition Correct
Answer-80%
which is more prevalent in the older population: chronic or acute
conditions? Correct Answer-chronic
describe acute conditions in the older population Correct Answer-more
severe and complicated
Medicare Correct Answer-A federal program of health insurance for
persons 65 years of age and older or end stage renal failure
Part A of Medicare Correct Answer-Provides coverage for hospital care
and limited nursing home care, hospice.
Part B of Medicare Correct Answer-Physician and nursing services,
outpatient care, preventative care (x-rays, laboratory, etc.,). Covers some
PT, OT, and equipment.
Part C of Medicare Correct Answer-allows private health insurance
companies to provide Medicare benefits
, Part D of Medicare Correct Answer-Prescription drug coverage
Medigap insurance Correct Answer-insurance provided by private
insurance companies to cover medical expenses that are not covered by
Medicare
Medicaid Correct Answer-A federal and state assistance program that
pays for health care services for people who cannot afford them.
income based.
which pays for the majority of nursing homes? medicare or Medicaid?
Correct Answer-medicaid!
Ageism Correct Answer-prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a
person's age
ex of ageism-- myths of aging Correct Answer-• Depression and
loneliness are normal in older adults
• Older adults will get dementia
• Older people are set in their ways and cannot learn new things
• Older adults are a drain on society
• Older people are cranky
• Older adults have no interest in sex
implicit bias- unconscious or conscious? Correct Answer-unconscious!
