NR 601 MIDTERM EXAM (4 LATEST VERSIONS )EACH VERSION WITH 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE

NR 601 MIDTERM EXAM (4 LATEST VERSIONS )EACH VERSION WITH 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE VERSION A all of the above the strongest evidence regarding normal physiological ageing is availiable through longitudinal studies 5-5 Beginning at about age 55, most people can expect which of the following changes? A. A 1- to 2-in. decline in height B. Stable body weight C. Sharper vision and hearing D. Increased strength 5-31 Which of these musculoskeletal changes accompany older adulthood? A. Change in stature B. Increased stride length 5-35 Which one of the following is a normal physiological change of aging? A. A decrease in strength and speed of muscle contraction in the extremities B. Degenerative arthritis C. Rheumatoid arthritis D. Bulging intervertebral disks 5-37 Evaluating an older adult client according to the successful aging paradigm involves assessment of A. cognition, problem-solving, physicalskills, and memory. B. health,social engagement, mental activity, and life satisfaction. C. vision, hearing, balance, and strength. D. coping, social support, fi nancial resources, and living arrangement. 5-49 The benefi ts of exercise during middle adulthood include which of the following? A. Less need for an increase in dietary calcium B. Slower decli ne in central nervous system processing lOMoAR cPSD| 5-50 When completing the health history and review ofsystemsfor a healthy 88-year-old woman, you would expect which age-related change to be reported? A. Mildly blurry vision B. Chronically dry and itchy eyes and eyelids C. Increasing presbyopia 5-61 Which cognitive change is expected in healthy older adults aged 65 and older? A. Decrease in IQ B. Slower information processing C. Low capacity for learning D. Decreased attentional focus 5-57 Sleep in older adults is characterized by which pattern? A. Increased time spent in REM sleep B. Increased overall sleep time C. Increased sleep latency D. Increased proportion of deep sleep 5-67 Risks for automobile accidents are increased in older adult drivers due to which normal changes associated with aging? A. Decreased ability to understand driving-related dangers B. Lack of recognition of their own physical challenges C. Magnifi ed physiological response to stressfulsituations D. Increased reaction time 5-85 Older adults face greater risks for fl uid imbalance than young adults and middle adults due to which age-related factor? A. Increased amounts of intracellular fl uid and total body water B. Higher proportion of fat to muscle cells C. Faster speed of metabolism D. Increased intestinal motility 5-86 Which strategy for care of older adults is inconsistent with an approach supportive of aging in place? A. Make changes to the home environment that can accommodate an individual’s changing needs. B. Refer for home care and adult day-care services. C. Hire assistantsto help with activities of daily living. D. Emphasize the individual’slimitations and likely need for long-term care placement. 5-96 Which theory of aging focuses on older adults’ development of specifi c strategies to manage losses of function over time? A. Disengagement theory B. Activity/developmental task theory C. Personenvironment fi t theory D. Selective optimization with compensation theory 5-107 Why is Alzheimer’s disease (AD) considered a specifi c disease, distinct from the normal . changes of aging? A. There are types of AD that are inherited and present before age 60. B. There are changes in biological processes that occur with normal aging. C. There is a notable