Gerontology 1017 Exam Prep, Intro to Gerontology Chapter 1 Review, Gerontological Nursing: Chapter 1 - Principles of Gerontology, Fundamentals of Nursing Chapter 14- geriatric Review Questions, Med/Surg I: Week 4, From class questions- med surg Practice Q

Gerontology 1017 Exam Prep, Intro to Gerontology Chapter 1 Review, Gerontological Nursing: Chapter 1 - Principles of Gerontology, Fundamentals of Nursing Chapter 14- geriatric Review Questions, Med/Surg I: Week 4, From class questions- med surg Practice Questions and Answers What is the most common illness among older adults living in the community? a) Hypertension b) Diabetes c) Heart disease d) Arthiritis e) Bronchitis/emphysema - Ans:-d) Arthiritis When does comorbidity occur? a) When two people suffer from the same illness b) When two people die from the same illness c) When one person is suffering from more than one condition at the same time in later life d) When a person develops the same illness as their spouse ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/149 e) When one person develops the same illness twice - Ans:-c) When one person is suffering from more than one condition at the same time in later life Which of the following is NOT a cause of medical iatrogenesis? a) Blood transfusions b) Over-prescribing drugs c) Unnecessary surgery d) Treatment from a health professional or a hospital stay e) Patient behaviour - Ans:-e) Patient behaviour As people live longer, they are also free of disability for longer periods before death. Which of the following terms refers to this phenomenon? a) Compression of morbidity b) Compression of disability c) Compression of health d) Health paradox e) Health conundrum - Ans:-b) Compression of disability ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/149 What is true of baby boomers compared to people who were their age about 20 years ago? a) They have a significantly lower rate of smoking. b) They have a significantly lower rate of healthy exercise. c) They have a lower rate of obesity. d) They have a higher rate of heavy drinking. e) They have a lower rate of chronic illness. - Ans:-a) They have a significantly lower rate of smoking. b) They have a significantly lower rate of healthy exercise. Which of the following is not a social determinant of health? a) Socio-economic status b) Living and working conditions c) Social support from family and friends d) Moral behaviour e) Physical environment - Ans:-d) Moral behaviour Concerning dementia, which of the following statements is false? ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 4/149 a) Dementia is characterized by severe losses in cognitive, emotional, or social abilities. b) The prevalence of dementia is greater among women than among men. c) The prevalence of dementia increases with age. d) Alzheimer's disease is reversible with the appropriate treatment. e) Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and can only be accurately diagnosed after death. - Ans:-d) Alzheimer's disease is reversible with the appropriate treatment. Which age group has the highest suicide rate? a) Males 85 and older b) Females 85 and older c) Males 20 and younger d) Females 20 and younger e) Females 45-55 years of age - Ans:-a) Males 85 and older What is the primary reason for the recent stabilization of total drug expenditures? a) Increases in the population of older people b) Increased dosages ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 5/149 c) The prescription of less expensive drugs d) The costs of pharmaceutical ingredients e) Increased rates of heart disease - Ans:-c) The prescription of less expensive drugs Which of the following is NOT included in integrated care delivery systems for older adults? a) Case management for home care b) Home support c) Community services to enhance independence and quality of life d) Residential care - Ans:-Any of the above In which combination of cities do one-third of all older Canadian adults (aged 65+) reside? a) Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa b) Victoria, Toronto, and Montreal