OLDER ADULTS TEST QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Subjective age (age identity) - Answer-A multidimensional construct that indicates how
old (or young) a person feels and into which age group a person categorizes him- or
herself
Objective age - Answer-age based on how old one feels
Functional age - Answer-measure of a person's ability to function effectively in his or her
physical and social environment in comparison with others of the same chronological
age
How is age and wellness connected? - Answer-Subjective vs functional age, and the
chronological age affect the person and health aging = successful aging
Barriers to promoting wellness in older adults - Answer--Myths of aging
-Ageism
-Inadequate/lack of cultural competence
-Age attribution
-Age stereotypes
Myths of aging - Answer-1. being old means being sick
2. most older people are set in their ways and cannot learn new things or take up new
activities
3. health promotion is wasted on older people
4. older adults do not pull their own weight and are a drain on societal resources
5. older people are isolated and lonely
Age attribution - Answer-tendency to attribute problems to the aging process rather than
to pathologic and potentially treatable conditions
Characteristics of Centenarians - Answer-- lean or health BMI
- high intake of plant based foods
- no smoking history
- light levels of cognitive fucntion
- better than average ability to handle stress
- Strong social network
Factors affecting care of older adults - Answer-- Health disparities/Health
inequity/Health inequalities
- health literacy
- Cultural competence/Cultural humility
- Linguistic competence
, - Social determinants of health
- Health belief systems
Health literacy - Answer-a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health
information and services, and to use these resources to promote one's health and
wellness
Social determinants of health - Answer-The conditions in which people are born, grow,
live, work, and age, shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources at
global, national, and local levels
- Economics, environment, food, social, education, health care
Cultural competance - Answer-the concept of acknowledging and incorporating a
person's cultural background as part of the treatment process
This is important because a patient's beliefs will shape his or her approach to health
care
- ongoing process
CLAS - Answer-Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
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functional consequence - Answer-The observable affects that happen
Self care managemnt - Answer-The ability and the way that the patient would take care
of themselves
Functional consequences theory - Answer-Explains unique relationships among the
concepts of person, health, nursing and environment in the context of promoting
wellness for older adults.
What are positive functional consequences theroiy - Answer-Use of grab bars, use of
assisstice devices, good lighting
What are negative functional consequences theory - Answer-Driving at night, living
alone, environmental clutter
Adaptive care tools - Answer-Raised seat,
Mobility care tools - Answer-Walkers, canes, wheelchair
Where can we apply functional consequences theory - Answer-Acute care, long term
care, homes, community settings, rehabilitation settings/centers
Rehabilitation settings - Answer-Physical therapy, therapy, cardiac rehab
What are factors that determine longevity - Answer-- Morbididty rate
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Subjective age (age identity) - Answer-A multidimensional construct that indicates how
old (or young) a person feels and into which age group a person categorizes him- or
herself
Objective age - Answer-age based on how old one feels
Functional age - Answer-measure of a person's ability to function effectively in his or her
physical and social environment in comparison with others of the same chronological
age
How is age and wellness connected? - Answer-Subjective vs functional age, and the
chronological age affect the person and health aging = successful aging
Barriers to promoting wellness in older adults - Answer--Myths of aging
-Ageism
-Inadequate/lack of cultural competence
-Age attribution
-Age stereotypes
Myths of aging - Answer-1. being old means being sick
2. most older people are set in their ways and cannot learn new things or take up new
activities
3. health promotion is wasted on older people
4. older adults do not pull their own weight and are a drain on societal resources
5. older people are isolated and lonely
Age attribution - Answer-tendency to attribute problems to the aging process rather than
to pathologic and potentially treatable conditions
Characteristics of Centenarians - Answer-- lean or health BMI
- high intake of plant based foods
- no smoking history
- light levels of cognitive fucntion
- better than average ability to handle stress
- Strong social network
Factors affecting care of older adults - Answer-- Health disparities/Health
inequity/Health inequalities
- health literacy
- Cultural competence/Cultural humility
- Linguistic competence
, - Social determinants of health
- Health belief systems
Health literacy - Answer-a person's capacity to learn about and understand basic health
information and services, and to use these resources to promote one's health and
wellness
Social determinants of health - Answer-The conditions in which people are born, grow,
live, work, and age, shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources at
global, national, and local levels
- Economics, environment, food, social, education, health care
Cultural competance - Answer-the concept of acknowledging and incorporating a
person's cultural background as part of the treatment process
This is important because a patient's beliefs will shape his or her approach to health
care
- ongoing process
CLAS - Answer-Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
-
functional consequence - Answer-The observable affects that happen
Self care managemnt - Answer-The ability and the way that the patient would take care
of themselves
Functional consequences theory - Answer-Explains unique relationships among the
concepts of person, health, nursing and environment in the context of promoting
wellness for older adults.
What are positive functional consequences theroiy - Answer-Use of grab bars, use of
assisstice devices, good lighting
What are negative functional consequences theory - Answer-Driving at night, living
alone, environmental clutter
Adaptive care tools - Answer-Raised seat,
Mobility care tools - Answer-Walkers, canes, wheelchair
Where can we apply functional consequences theory - Answer-Acute care, long term
care, homes, community settings, rehabilitation settings/centers
Rehabilitation settings - Answer-Physical therapy, therapy, cardiac rehab
What are factors that determine longevity - Answer-- Morbididty rate
