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Chapter 1 – Gerontology Study Guide Solutions Describe the subjective and objective ways that aging is defined: - ANSWER-geriatrics, gerontology, gerontics, and chronologic age Identify personal and societal attitudes toward aging - ANSWER-Gerontophobia, ageism, and age discrimination Define ageism - ANSWER-the disliking of aging and older adults based on the belief that aging makes people unattractive, unintelligent, and unproductive Discuss the myths that exist with regard to aging -...

Gerontology Module 1 Study Guide Solutions Young Old - ANSWER-65-74 Middle Old - ANSWER-75-84 Old, old - ANSWER-85+ Nonagenarians - ANSWER-90-99 Centenarians; elite old; supercentenarians - ANSWER->110 Ageism - ANSWER-A negative view of aging. Effects the beliefs and attitudes about older people. Not grounded in facts. Skilled nursing facility - ANSWER-Facility where older adult must have a deficit in 2 ADLs to be admitted. Insurance only covers the stay if you have a long term care...

Gerontology Basic Concepts #1 Exam Study Guide Solutions Age identification - ANSWER-refers to both how many years have passed since we were born as well as an individual's experiences of the aging process Age differentiation - ANSWER-certain roles and behaviors are considered appropriate based on chronological age Age grading - ANSWER-refers to the way people are assigned different roles in society based on their age Age stratification - ANSWER-theory that a person's position in t...

Geriatrics and Gerontology Exam Study Guide Solutions Gerontology - ANSWER-The study of the problems of aging and all its aspects Geriatrics - ANSWER-Focuses on the diseases associated with aging and the treatments for those conditions Which 3 medications cause the most adverse effects in older adults? - ANSWER--Insulin -Oral hypoglycemics -Warfarin Changes in drug absorption - ANSWER--Decreased acidity in the stomach -Reduced gastric blood flow -Risk of interacting medications Change...

Gerontology Exam Study Guide Solutions Define the study of gerontology. - ANSWER-the study of the human aging process from maturity to old age, as well as the study of the older adult as a special population. Provide an understanding that aging is a powerful process and that growth and development do continue in later life. - ANSWER-Aging is only your body changing over time. You continue to grow and develop as time moves on as well as learning new things Establish the impact on society of...

Gerontology Unit 1 Exam Study Guide Solutions Area agencies on Aging (AAA) - ANSWER--Regional agencies that provide information referrals to community-based services or offer them as part of their mission AARP - ANSWER--A non-profit non-partisan group that advocates for the needs of older adults and promotes their quality of life Active Adult Communities - ANSWER--Communities designed to provide all the amenities a person age 55+ could use without leaving. Activity Theory - ANSWER--A ger...

Important Concepts of Gerontology Exam Study Guide Solutions The stage of the life span where an individual is developing is _____________. - ANSWER-Maturation _________ refers to the normal process of growth and development that occurs for every individual. It occurs from birth through to adolescence. - ANSWER-Maturation The period of decline that occurs after age 30 is called ________________. - ANSWER-Senescence ______ aging is a new model of aging focused on seeing aging as a positive ...

Gerontology Test 1: Chapters 1-5 Study Guide Solutions age discrimination - ANSWER-negative behavior toward older people; acting on the basis of stereotypes ageism - ANSWER-a systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old chronological age - ANSWER-number of years a person has lived cohort - ANSWER-the aggregate of individuals who experienced the same event within the same time interval cohort aging - ANSWER-the continuous advancement of a cohort from ...

gerontology quiz 1 with correct answers persons over the age of 60 worldwide will double in the year ____ and will consist of mostly this sex - ANSWER-2050 female Those that are still alive at 110 years of age - ANSWER-Super-Centenarians Those between the ages of 100 and 109 years - ANSWER-Centenarians Strategies that can and are used to prevent illness before it occurs - ANSWER-primary prevention Early detection of the disease or health problem that has already developed - ANSWER-seconda...

Gerontological theories of Aging Exam Study Guide Solutions Sociological Theories - ANSWER-Changing roles, relationships, status, and generational cohort impact the older adult's ability to adapt. Activity - ANSWER-Remaining occupied and involved is necessary to a satisfying late life. Disengagement - ANSWER-Gradual withdrawal from society and relationships serves to maintain social equilibrium and promote internal reflection. Subculture - ANSWER-The elderly prefer to segregate from so...

Gerontology Exam Practice Questions and Answers How many years will most Americans spend in retirement? - ANSWER-19 years What is the No.1 Fear in Americans retiring? - ANSWER-Running out of money before you die Financial advisors say you need what percentage of preretirement income to retire comfortably? - ANSWER-75%-90% What percent of American households appear to be saving enough for retirement? - ANSWER-44% What four components is retirement planning consist of? - ANSWER-1. Financial...

Gerontology Exam Study Guide Solutions Acute Care Environment - ANSWER-Primary objective is to get the medical condition resolved. The big picture is important to focus on to incorporate rehabilitative techniques. Negs of acute care environment - ANSWER-lack of quality sleep, med or electrolyte imbalances can cause confusion, lack of time for staff to assist with ADL's, limited space and privacy, unusual noises and odors, sensory overload. Long term care environment - ANSWER-required wh...

Gerontology – Literature Exam Questions and Answers Gerontology - ANSWER-discipline that studies human ageing. Is interdisciplinary, with disciplines like economy, sociology, psychology, and epidemiology and of course, biology. Origin in Greek. 'Geron' in Greek means old man and 'gerh' means growing up or aging. The word refers to being old and also to the process of ageing. The word 'gerontology' was first used in the 19th century, but throughout the history, people ha...

Gerontology Exam2 Study Questions and Answers D - ANSWER-In assessing the aging client, it is importnat for the nurse to recognize: a) The client's ability to perform ADLs b) The financial status of the client c) The job that the client held prior to aging d) All components of well-being, including biological function, psychological function, and social function A - ANSWER-Medications, slower mobility, lack of proper fluid intake, and poor diet can contribute to what common symptom in...

GERONTOLOGY REVIEWER I EXAM STUDY GUIDE SOLUTIONS type of a medical condition that causes a tissue or organ to deteriorate over time and many of them are associated with aging, or gets worse during the aging process. - ANSWER-Degenerative Disease FACTORS THAT AFFECTS HEALTH STATUS OF OLDER ADULT - ANSWER- Emotional signs of stress - ANSWER-a. anxiety b. depression c. feeling overwhelmed or unmotivated d. loneliness e. isolation. Causes of emotional stress - ANSWER-a. Relationship probl...

Gerontology Final Exam Study Guide Solutions All of the following are used to define age with the exception of: - ANSWER-Cohort Age Which of the following is an example of implicit ageism? - ANSWER-Not hiring a potential employee because she had some gray hairs visible at the interview Which of the following is NOT an example of senescence? - ANSWER-Memory Impairments Gerontologist define a "cohort" as - ANSWER-An aggregate of individuals who experience the same event within the sam...

Intro to Gerontology Exam 1 Study Guide Solutions Gerontology is the multi-discipliner study of- - ANSWER-aging-seeks to understand the process of aging and to improve the well-being of older persons Gerontologists view aging in terms of 4 processes- - ANSWER-1. chronological 2. biolgoical 3. pyshcological 4. social aging Elderly is - ANSWER-age 65 or older fastest growing cohort in American By 2020 there will be more - ANSWER-65+ people that children under 5 In 1900 - ANSWER-there wa...

Gerontology Exam 1 Study Guide Solutuions 65 and older - ANSWER-•In Many 21st Century healthcare settings clients ________________ dominate the population Life expectancy - ANSWER-is having a tremendous impact on healthcare and services today normal and abnormal physical and mental changes - ANSWER-Nurses need specific knowledge related to ____________________________ that accompany aging one chronic condition and many have multiple health conditions - ANSWER-Many older citizens have a...

Intro to Gerontology Exam Study Guide Solutions the majority of people over the age of 65 are in good health - ANSWER-true what you do now (diet, exercise, stress, smoking, drinking, and other lifestyle factors) has a large impact on how well one ages - ANSWER-true stress can cause someone to exhibit the traits of a person much older - ANSWER-true in the united states, more men survive to old age than women - ANSWER-false erikson described different late-life transitions for men and women...

Gerontology Final Exam Study Guide Solutions T or F: Aging does not affect our ability to learn. Older persons may learn differently, thinking things out or taking more time to process information - ANSWER-T T or F: When nurses conduct a health history on an older adult, more time is needed to answer questions - ANSWER-T Ageism - ANSWER-A stereotyping or discriminating against a person due to age T or F: Older adults are the smallest consumers of prescription and OTC medicatons - ANSWER-F...