Gerontology Exam 1 NEWEST VERSION WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED
ANSWERS \VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
the holistic study of the aging processes and individuals
gerontology
as they mature throughout the adult life span
1. thestudy of the physical, mental, and social changes of aging
gerontology includes: 2. analysis of the changes in society as a result of an aging
population
3. application of this knowledge to policies and program
development
geriatrics the field more closely aligned with medicine
epidemiology the study of health and disease determinants and patterns
among populations
1. disability
chronic conditions can causes 2. pain
years of: 3. loss of function
the best strategy for the tertiary prevention and attempt to slow the progression
control of of the illness and prevent or reverse disabling loss of
diagnosed chronic disease
function
in the older adult is to
employ :
1. primary prevention-health promotion
nursing interventions to
2. secondary prevention-early diagnosis and prompt treatment
promote health in older
3. tertiary prevention-restoration and rehabilitation
people
1. education about a healthy lifestyle
2. injury prevention
3. nutritional assessment and guidance
primary prevention (health 4. exercise prescriptions as appropriate
promotion) 5. avoidance of tobacco
6. moderation of alcohol
7. limiting exposure or avoiding know carcinogens
, 11/18/25, 5:59 PM Gerontology Exam
1. screening questions and health assessment (use of
standardized assessment instruments appropriate
secondary prevention (early for older adults, including function, cognition,
diagnosis and prompt mood, mobility, pain, skin integrity, quality of life,
treatment) nutrition, neglect, and abuse)
2. referral for examination and testing
3. disease cure and aggressive treatment to limit
disability and stop disease progression
1. multidisciplinary rehabilitation (physical,
occupational, speech, and recreational therapy)
tertiary prevention 2. short-term placement in rehabilitation
(restoration and facilities or aggressive in-home rehabilitation
rehabilitation) 3. appropriate services and aids to increase
independence (walkers, canes, homemaker/home
health aid, visiting nurse)
life span the biologic limit to the length of life varying by species
1. smoking
about 70% of physical 2. poor nutrition
decline that occurs with 3. lack of physical activity
aging is related to 4. injuries from falls
modifiable factors such as: 5. failure to use medicare covered preventive services
1. most older people are sick
the three major
2. older adults have no future and therefore health promotion
misconceptions about aging
efforts are wasted
and health: 3. physical aging is primarily determined by genetics
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COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE DETAILED
ANSWERS \VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
the holistic study of the aging processes and individuals
gerontology
as they mature throughout the adult life span
1. thestudy of the physical, mental, and social changes of aging
gerontology includes: 2. analysis of the changes in society as a result of an aging
population
3. application of this knowledge to policies and program
development
geriatrics the field more closely aligned with medicine
epidemiology the study of health and disease determinants and patterns
among populations
1. disability
chronic conditions can causes 2. pain
years of: 3. loss of function
the best strategy for the tertiary prevention and attempt to slow the progression
control of of the illness and prevent or reverse disabling loss of
diagnosed chronic disease
function
in the older adult is to
employ :
1. primary prevention-health promotion
nursing interventions to
2. secondary prevention-early diagnosis and prompt treatment
promote health in older
3. tertiary prevention-restoration and rehabilitation
people
1. education about a healthy lifestyle
2. injury prevention
3. nutritional assessment and guidance
primary prevention (health 4. exercise prescriptions as appropriate
promotion) 5. avoidance of tobacco
6. moderation of alcohol
7. limiting exposure or avoiding know carcinogens
, 11/18/25, 5:59 PM Gerontology Exam
1. screening questions and health assessment (use of
standardized assessment instruments appropriate
secondary prevention (early for older adults, including function, cognition,
diagnosis and prompt mood, mobility, pain, skin integrity, quality of life,
treatment) nutrition, neglect, and abuse)
2. referral for examination and testing
3. disease cure and aggressive treatment to limit
disability and stop disease progression
1. multidisciplinary rehabilitation (physical,
occupational, speech, and recreational therapy)
tertiary prevention 2. short-term placement in rehabilitation
(restoration and facilities or aggressive in-home rehabilitation
rehabilitation) 3. appropriate services and aids to increase
independence (walkers, canes, homemaker/home
health aid, visiting nurse)
life span the biologic limit to the length of life varying by species
1. smoking
about 70% of physical 2. poor nutrition
decline that occurs with 3. lack of physical activity
aging is related to 4. injuries from falls
modifiable factors such as: 5. failure to use medicare covered preventive services
1. most older people are sick
the three major
2. older adults have no future and therefore health promotion
misconceptions about aging
efforts are wasted
and health: 3. physical aging is primarily determined by genetics
/ 2/1
3
