SFL 334 - FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% SOLVED
The primary emphasis of hospice is - ANSWERSquality of life.
Euthanasia is a term applied to ending life for reasons of mercy. Sometimes this is done
by withholding available treatment. In contrast, the "deliberate ending of someone's life
through an intervention or action" is called: - ANSWERSactive euthansia
According to the Osterbur article entitled, "Palliative Care: Impact on Quality and Cost",
the authors outlined a number of medical advances when people experience serious
illness. Based on this article which of the following is correct? - ANSWERSPalliative
care addresses comfort of the patient and relief from symptoms.
Death anxiety is a common feeling when we think about our own mortality. According to
Cavanaugh, does death anxiety increase or decrease in later life? -
ANSWERSDecreases as we age
According to the Cavanaugh text, does anticipatory grief help in the grieving process
(that is, does knowing that a person is likely going to die, versus a sudden death, help to
make the bereavement process less challenging or not as long? -
ANSWERSAnticipatory grieving is usually helpful, but research findings in this area are
mixed.
Which of the following is the central premise of Life Course Theory? -
ANSWERSChanging lives alter development trajectories
The following is NOT an assumption under the Life Course Theory framework? -
ANSWERSDevelopmental trajectories are mainly influenced by balancing reciprocity in
relationships.
According to the Humble et al paper, which of the following was not one of the
differences listed between the 1990s study and the 2010s study? - ANSWERSMore
studies focus on mid- to later-life experiences in the 1990s than in the 2010s
Cavanaugh discussed situations where adult children provide care to aging parents with
health problems. Which of the following portrays how Cavanaugh discussed caregiving?
- ANSWERSCaregivers experience both burdens and benefits from caring for aging
parents.
In the article by Fingerman, Kim, Birdtt, and Zarit (2016), the authors examine midlife
parents' daily experiences with grown children. In that study, higher quality parent child
, relationships were linked with which of the following? - ANSWERSMore pleasant
encounters
In the article by Wong and Shobo (2017), the study compared the daily experiences of
three different types of caregiving situations; caring for a child with a developmental
disability; caring for an aging parent with health concerns; caring for a spouse with
health concerns. Although the amount of times spent in caregiving activities did not
suffer across types of caregiving, the amount of stress did differ. Which group reported
the greatest amount of daily stress? - ANSWERSCaring for a child with a
developmental disability
What is the term used by Cavanaugh and other gerontologists to refer to a person who
helps keep a family together through the organization of family gatherings? -
ANSWERSkin keeper
"Familism refers to the idea that the well-being of the family takes precedence over the
concerns of individual family members." Perceptions of familism can have important
implications for caregiving of older adults. Which of the following does Cavanaugh
suggest strongly influences views about familism? - ANSWERScultural/ethnic
background
According to Cavanaugh, which of the following is first recommended if abuse, neglect,
or exploitation of an older adult is suspected? - ANSWERSContact your local adult
protective services office and make a report.
According to Cavanugh, which type of abuse is most common among older adults? -
ANSWERSNeglect
According to Cavanaugh, which of the following holds the most promise regarding
protecting older adults against financial exploitation? - ANSWERSBanks and financial
institutions monitoring activity and questioning unusual withdrawals.
According to Lachs and Pillemer (2015), Which of the following was not stated as a risk
factor of abuse later in life? - ANSWERSHigher financial resources
True or False? Lachs and Pillemer (2015) provide recommended strategies for abuse
intervention in Figure 1 of their paper. In that figure, the present several resources for
victims and perpetrators of abuse including making a safety plan, providing education,
evaluating resources, connecting with existing formal support services. -
ANSWERSTrue
The article you read by Iveniul and colleagues (2014) on "Marital Conflict in Older
Couples" highlighted which of the following in relation to later life marriage: -
ANSWERSHealth challenges and the Big 5 personality
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The primary emphasis of hospice is - ANSWERSquality of life.
Euthanasia is a term applied to ending life for reasons of mercy. Sometimes this is done
by withholding available treatment. In contrast, the "deliberate ending of someone's life
through an intervention or action" is called: - ANSWERSactive euthansia
According to the Osterbur article entitled, "Palliative Care: Impact on Quality and Cost",
the authors outlined a number of medical advances when people experience serious
illness. Based on this article which of the following is correct? - ANSWERSPalliative
care addresses comfort of the patient and relief from symptoms.
Death anxiety is a common feeling when we think about our own mortality. According to
Cavanaugh, does death anxiety increase or decrease in later life? -
ANSWERSDecreases as we age
According to the Cavanaugh text, does anticipatory grief help in the grieving process
(that is, does knowing that a person is likely going to die, versus a sudden death, help to
make the bereavement process less challenging or not as long? -
ANSWERSAnticipatory grieving is usually helpful, but research findings in this area are
mixed.
Which of the following is the central premise of Life Course Theory? -
ANSWERSChanging lives alter development trajectories
The following is NOT an assumption under the Life Course Theory framework? -
ANSWERSDevelopmental trajectories are mainly influenced by balancing reciprocity in
relationships.
According to the Humble et al paper, which of the following was not one of the
differences listed between the 1990s study and the 2010s study? - ANSWERSMore
studies focus on mid- to later-life experiences in the 1990s than in the 2010s
Cavanaugh discussed situations where adult children provide care to aging parents with
health problems. Which of the following portrays how Cavanaugh discussed caregiving?
- ANSWERSCaregivers experience both burdens and benefits from caring for aging
parents.
In the article by Fingerman, Kim, Birdtt, and Zarit (2016), the authors examine midlife
parents' daily experiences with grown children. In that study, higher quality parent child
, relationships were linked with which of the following? - ANSWERSMore pleasant
encounters
In the article by Wong and Shobo (2017), the study compared the daily experiences of
three different types of caregiving situations; caring for a child with a developmental
disability; caring for an aging parent with health concerns; caring for a spouse with
health concerns. Although the amount of times spent in caregiving activities did not
suffer across types of caregiving, the amount of stress did differ. Which group reported
the greatest amount of daily stress? - ANSWERSCaring for a child with a
developmental disability
What is the term used by Cavanaugh and other gerontologists to refer to a person who
helps keep a family together through the organization of family gatherings? -
ANSWERSkin keeper
"Familism refers to the idea that the well-being of the family takes precedence over the
concerns of individual family members." Perceptions of familism can have important
implications for caregiving of older adults. Which of the following does Cavanaugh
suggest strongly influences views about familism? - ANSWERScultural/ethnic
background
According to Cavanaugh, which of the following is first recommended if abuse, neglect,
or exploitation of an older adult is suspected? - ANSWERSContact your local adult
protective services office and make a report.
According to Cavanugh, which type of abuse is most common among older adults? -
ANSWERSNeglect
According to Cavanaugh, which of the following holds the most promise regarding
protecting older adults against financial exploitation? - ANSWERSBanks and financial
institutions monitoring activity and questioning unusual withdrawals.
According to Lachs and Pillemer (2015), Which of the following was not stated as a risk
factor of abuse later in life? - ANSWERSHigher financial resources
True or False? Lachs and Pillemer (2015) provide recommended strategies for abuse
intervention in Figure 1 of their paper. In that figure, the present several resources for
victims and perpetrators of abuse including making a safety plan, providing education,
evaluating resources, connecting with existing formal support services. -
ANSWERSTrue
The article you read by Iveniul and colleagues (2014) on "Marital Conflict in Older
Couples" highlighted which of the following in relation to later life marriage: -
ANSWERSHealth challenges and the Big 5 personality
