UTA NURS 3325 Module 1
with 100% correct answers
Most older adults are living at or below the poverty level.
True
False
False
At least 30% of the US population is 65 years or older now
True
False
False
The huge increase in longevity during the last century was due
mainly to:
advancements in the war on infectious disease through
development of immunizations and antibiotics.
development of the CAT scan machine resulting in improved
diagnostics.
development of chemotherapy resulting in better survival rates for
cancer patients.
development of hemodialysis machine which prolonged life for end-
stage renal patients.
advancements in the war on infectious disease through
development of immunizations and antibiotics.
Based on current demographic data, which statement identifies a
predictive trend regarding the health care needs of society?
There will be an increasing need for health programs for older
males.
More nursing services will be required to serve the needs of the
population older than age 85.
, Fewer nurses will be needed to care for the elderly.
States bordering Mexico will have an increased need for
gerontological nurses
More nursing services will be required to serve the needs of the
population older than age 85.
According to your reading, some diseases, such as cardiovascular
disease, can lead to intellectual decline.
True
False
See "Aging Quiz". Some vascular diseases can affect blood supply to
the brain resulting in damage
False
When healthcare workers use language that is considered to be
"Elderspeak" (condescending, demeaning, infantalizing),
Alzheimer's patients will generally:
become more cooperative with the caregivers.
become less cooperative.
develop "Failure to Thrive."
begin to respond with the same "language."
become less cooperative.
Which one of the following is not an effect of Ageism on older
adults:
isolation and loneliness
discrimination in access to health care
infantilzation of the older adult
humanizing the older adult in the eyes of the public
humanizing the older adult in the eyes of the public
with 100% correct answers
Most older adults are living at or below the poverty level.
True
False
False
At least 30% of the US population is 65 years or older now
True
False
False
The huge increase in longevity during the last century was due
mainly to:
advancements in the war on infectious disease through
development of immunizations and antibiotics.
development of the CAT scan machine resulting in improved
diagnostics.
development of chemotherapy resulting in better survival rates for
cancer patients.
development of hemodialysis machine which prolonged life for end-
stage renal patients.
advancements in the war on infectious disease through
development of immunizations and antibiotics.
Based on current demographic data, which statement identifies a
predictive trend regarding the health care needs of society?
There will be an increasing need for health programs for older
males.
More nursing services will be required to serve the needs of the
population older than age 85.
, Fewer nurses will be needed to care for the elderly.
States bordering Mexico will have an increased need for
gerontological nurses
More nursing services will be required to serve the needs of the
population older than age 85.
According to your reading, some diseases, such as cardiovascular
disease, can lead to intellectual decline.
True
False
See "Aging Quiz". Some vascular diseases can affect blood supply to
the brain resulting in damage
False
When healthcare workers use language that is considered to be
"Elderspeak" (condescending, demeaning, infantalizing),
Alzheimer's patients will generally:
become more cooperative with the caregivers.
become less cooperative.
develop "Failure to Thrive."
begin to respond with the same "language."
become less cooperative.
Which one of the following is not an effect of Ageism on older
adults:
isolation and loneliness
discrimination in access to health care
infantilzation of the older adult
humanizing the older adult in the eyes of the public
humanizing the older adult in the eyes of the public
