EXAM 1 GERIATRICS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ELABORATIONS ANSWERED PERFECTLY!!
Wellness
Answers This involves one's whole being - physical, emotional, mental and
spiritual - all of which are vital components.
absence of disease
Answers Health in later life is often thought of in terms of functional ability rather
than the ________ __ ________.
60
Answers The functional status is strongly related to well-being of those older than
____, which can be affected by socioeconomic factors, degree of social interaction,
marital status, and living environment.
healthy aging
Answers _______ ______ involves and active balance between one's internal and
external environment and one's emotional, spiritual, social, cultural, and physical
processes.
Biological and physiological integrity
Answers Basic and foundation of maslow's hierarchy of needs - air, fluids,
comfort, activity, nutrition, elimination, and skin integrity.
Biological and physiological integrity
Answers Engaging in aerobic exercise, stretching, toning, maintaining adequate
nutritional intake and practicing health maintenance are all a part of _________
____ __________ ________ in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
, Safety and security
Answers This is above biological and physiological integrity and includes caution,
planning, protection, sensory and acuity in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Safety and security
Answers Performing functional ADLs, exercising to maintain balance and prevent
falls, making effective changes in one's environment, following recommended
health screens, and seeking health information is all a part of ________ _____
________ in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Belonging and attachment
Answers This is #3 going up the pyramid of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and
includes love, empathy, affiliation - If a person has an effective support network,
able to cope successfully, and develops reciprocal relationships.
Self-esteem and self-efficacy
Answers This is 4th up the pyramid of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and includes
image, identity, control, and capability. One must exert choices needed, seek out
services when needed, and plan and follow health regimens.
Self actualization and transcendence
Answers Top of the pyramid in Maslow's hierarchy of needs - includes seeking,
expanding, spirituality fulfillment. One maintains a healthy lifestyle, takes
preventative measures, seeks out stimulating interests, manages stress effectively,
and celebrates one's uniqueness.
Nurse
ELABORATIONS ANSWERED PERFECTLY!!
Wellness
Answers This involves one's whole being - physical, emotional, mental and
spiritual - all of which are vital components.
absence of disease
Answers Health in later life is often thought of in terms of functional ability rather
than the ________ __ ________.
60
Answers The functional status is strongly related to well-being of those older than
____, which can be affected by socioeconomic factors, degree of social interaction,
marital status, and living environment.
healthy aging
Answers _______ ______ involves and active balance between one's internal and
external environment and one's emotional, spiritual, social, cultural, and physical
processes.
Biological and physiological integrity
Answers Basic and foundation of maslow's hierarchy of needs - air, fluids,
comfort, activity, nutrition, elimination, and skin integrity.
Biological and physiological integrity
Answers Engaging in aerobic exercise, stretching, toning, maintaining adequate
nutritional intake and practicing health maintenance are all a part of _________
____ __________ ________ in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
, Safety and security
Answers This is above biological and physiological integrity and includes caution,
planning, protection, sensory and acuity in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Safety and security
Answers Performing functional ADLs, exercising to maintain balance and prevent
falls, making effective changes in one's environment, following recommended
health screens, and seeking health information is all a part of ________ _____
________ in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Belonging and attachment
Answers This is #3 going up the pyramid of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and
includes love, empathy, affiliation - If a person has an effective support network,
able to cope successfully, and develops reciprocal relationships.
Self-esteem and self-efficacy
Answers This is 4th up the pyramid of Maslow's hierarchy of needs and includes
image, identity, control, and capability. One must exert choices needed, seek out
services when needed, and plan and follow health regimens.
Self actualization and transcendence
Answers Top of the pyramid in Maslow's hierarchy of needs - includes seeking,
expanding, spirituality fulfillment. One maintains a healthy lifestyle, takes
preventative measures, seeks out stimulating interests, manages stress effectively,
and celebrates one's uniqueness.
Nurse
