OLDER ADULTS- EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
When describing the changes occurring in the older adult population globally, which of
the following would be most accurate?
A)
The over-80 years age group is the fastest growing segment of the group.
B)
Males have a longer projected life expectancy when compared with females.
C)
Most countries have adequate numbers of social programs for older adults.
D)
Adults over age 65 are expected to account for about 25% of the population by 2050. -
Answer-A
Feedback:
In most of the world, the population of those over 80 years of age is growing faster than
any other population age group. A higher life expectancy at birth for females compared
with males is almost universal. Many countries have few or no social programs available
for older adults. By the year 2050, one tenth of the population is expected to be over the
age of 65 years.
A community health nurse is working with an older adult population ranging in age from
75 to 85 years. The nurse correctly classifies this group as which of the following?
A)
Young-old
B)
Old-old
C)
Oldest-old
D)
Elite-old - Answer-B
Feedback:
Those between the ages of 65 and 75 are classified as "young-old," while those
between 75 and 85 are labeled "old-old." The number of people living into "older" old
age (75 years and older) is increasing. Forty percent of elderly people in the United
States are among the "oldest-old" (85 to 100 years), while more than 200,000 are
among the elite-old, or centenarians.
, While working with another group of community health nurses, a nurse overhears one of
the nurses saying, "That older man should just retire. He's 70 years old. How productive
can he be?" The nurse interprets this statement as reflecting which of the following?
A)
Prejudice
B)
Bias
C)
Ageism
D)
Insight - Answer-C
Feedback:
The one nurse's statement reflects stereotyping and a negative image of an older adult.
This is called ageism. It may be due to negative personal experiences, myths, or a
general lack of information. It is not reflective of prejudice or bias. Insight would reflect
an understanding of the older adult, which this statement does not do.
Which of the following statements are common misconceptions about older adults?
Select all that apply.
A)
It is normal for older adults to become more confused and childlike, forgetful, and lose
contact with reality as they age. They become "senile."
B)
As older adults age, they become more different and less alike other older adults.
C)
Older people are very capable of learning new things.
D)
As age increases, older adults withdraw, become inactive, and cease being productive.
- Answer-A, D
Feedback:
The misconceptions or myths about older adults include the following: It is normal for
older adults to become more confused and childlike, forgetful, and lose contact with
reality as they age. They become "senile"; As age increases, older adults withdraw,
become inactive, and cease being productive; As older adults age, they lose their
individual differences and become progressively more alike; older adults are forgetful,
unable to learn new things, and set in their old ways of doing things.
Which of the following are characteristics of healthy older adults?
A)
They are able to perform functional activities of daily living.
B)
They are able to adapt, to continue to handle stress, and to be active in life and living.
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
When describing the changes occurring in the older adult population globally, which of
the following would be most accurate?
A)
The over-80 years age group is the fastest growing segment of the group.
B)
Males have a longer projected life expectancy when compared with females.
C)
Most countries have adequate numbers of social programs for older adults.
D)
Adults over age 65 are expected to account for about 25% of the population by 2050. -
Answer-A
Feedback:
In most of the world, the population of those over 80 years of age is growing faster than
any other population age group. A higher life expectancy at birth for females compared
with males is almost universal. Many countries have few or no social programs available
for older adults. By the year 2050, one tenth of the population is expected to be over the
age of 65 years.
A community health nurse is working with an older adult population ranging in age from
75 to 85 years. The nurse correctly classifies this group as which of the following?
A)
Young-old
B)
Old-old
C)
Oldest-old
D)
Elite-old - Answer-B
Feedback:
Those between the ages of 65 and 75 are classified as "young-old," while those
between 75 and 85 are labeled "old-old." The number of people living into "older" old
age (75 years and older) is increasing. Forty percent of elderly people in the United
States are among the "oldest-old" (85 to 100 years), while more than 200,000 are
among the elite-old, or centenarians.
, While working with another group of community health nurses, a nurse overhears one of
the nurses saying, "That older man should just retire. He's 70 years old. How productive
can he be?" The nurse interprets this statement as reflecting which of the following?
A)
Prejudice
B)
Bias
C)
Ageism
D)
Insight - Answer-C
Feedback:
The one nurse's statement reflects stereotyping and a negative image of an older adult.
This is called ageism. It may be due to negative personal experiences, myths, or a
general lack of information. It is not reflective of prejudice or bias. Insight would reflect
an understanding of the older adult, which this statement does not do.
Which of the following statements are common misconceptions about older adults?
Select all that apply.
A)
It is normal for older adults to become more confused and childlike, forgetful, and lose
contact with reality as they age. They become "senile."
B)
As older adults age, they become more different and less alike other older adults.
C)
Older people are very capable of learning new things.
D)
As age increases, older adults withdraw, become inactive, and cease being productive.
- Answer-A, D
Feedback:
The misconceptions or myths about older adults include the following: It is normal for
older adults to become more confused and childlike, forgetful, and lose contact with
reality as they age. They become "senile"; As age increases, older adults withdraw,
become inactive, and cease being productive; As older adults age, they lose their
individual differences and become progressively more alike; older adults are forgetful,
unable to learn new things, and set in their old ways of doing things.
Which of the following are characteristics of healthy older adults?
A)
They are able to perform functional activities of daily living.
B)
They are able to adapt, to continue to handle stress, and to be active in life and living.
