Chapter 39 geriatrics

ageism

stereotyping and holding prejudices against someone due to their age.

Alzheimer's disease

a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.

cognitive

awareness to conscious activities such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering.

dementia

progressive condition causing memory impairment and other cognitive deficits.

Geriatrician

provider specializing in the care of geriatric patients.

Geriatrics

branch of medicine that deals with the medical care and treatment of aging people.

Gerontology

study of aging or older adults.

incontinence

inability to hold your urine

perceptual reasoning

the skill to think and reason using pictorial information.

polypharmacy

taking five or more medications at a time.

Which of the following is the branch of medicine that refers to medical care for older adults?

a. Infant care

b. Pediatrics

c. Geriatrics

d. Adolescent care

c. Geriatrics

The provider who generally cares for elderly patients is known as a(n):

a. mortician.

b. geriatrician.

c. obstetrician.

d. pediatrician.

b. geriatrician.

Which of the following is a challenge faced by the older population?

a. The need for resources will decrease

b. Federal programs lack sustainability

c. Fewer obese patients

d. Increased caregiver diversity

b. Federal programs lack sustainability

Which of the following can help reduce cardiovascular system problems?

a. Perform Kegel exercises

b. Increase physical activity

c. Do not withhold bowel movements

d. Add vitamin D to the diet

b. Increase physical activity

What is one of the three primary goals of education of the older population according to the National Institute of Health?

a. Increase one's social network

b. Use of insurance coverage

c. Communication with healthcare providers

d. Income potential

a. Increase one's social network

Stereotyping and holding prejudices against someone due to their age is called _________

ageism

Chronic diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, _________

and cancer are amongst the conditions that are more prevalent in older adults.

heart disease

The percentage of older adults is on the rise in the U.S. due to an increase in life expectancy rate and _____.

a. decline in fertility rates

b. decline in longevity

c. increase in births

d. increase in fertility rates

a. decline in fertility rates

Which of the following conditions is described by the bladder muscles and pelvic floor weakening, causing the inability to hold your urine?

a. Incontinence

b. Insomnia

c. Impotence

d. UTI

a. Incontinence

Cognitive changes in the older adult cause a decline in the skill to think and reason using pictorial information which is known as:

a. causal reasoning.

b. perceptual reasoning.

c. deductive reasoning.

d. conceptual reasoning.

b. perceptual reasoning.

A common sign of aging in the endocrine system is:

a. levels of most hormones increase.

b. weight gain.

c. weight loss.

d. diabetes is less prevalent.

b. weight gain.

An 85-year-old patient arrives for a new patient appointment with your provider. What adaptive measures should you take upon his arrival?

a. Speak loudly and help the patient ambulate.

b. Read patient education material and orders to the patient.

c. Ask the patient what type, if any, assistance is needed.

d. Communicate directly to his son who is accompanying him.

c. Ask the patient what type, if any, assistance is needed.

Which of the following is the leading cause of injuries in older patients?

a. Car accidents

b. Exercising

c. Acts of violence

d. Falls

d. Falls

A common mood disorder affecting how you feel, think, and go about your daily activities including sleeping, eating and working is known as:

a. delirium.

b. depression.

c. anxiety.

d. hypertension.

b. depression.

A common issue in older adults is taking five or more medications at a time. This is known as:

a. nonpharmacy.

b. multi-pharmacy.

c. duo pharmacy.

d. polypharmacy

d. polypharmacy

Alzheimer's disease commonly causes:

a. stroke

b. dementia

c. blindness

d. hypertension

b. dementia

In which type of facility is nursing care available 24 hours a day for the patients as well as other therapies such as occupational and physical therapies?

a. Assisted living

b. Long-term care

c. Senior housing

d. Independent care

b. Long-term care