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Gerontology Exam 1 Study Guide Questions and 
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effects of ageism - aging anxiety, fears and worries about detrimental effects 
Roles of Gerontological Nurse - assist in them reaching highest lev...
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Gerontology Exam 1 Study Guide Questions and 
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effects of ageism - aging anxiety, fears and worries about detrimental effects 
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Gerontology Exam Questions and Answers 100% 
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Aging - The process of becoming old 
Aged - The state of being old 
Aging begins when development ends 
Life Span - When you are born to where you are now 
Max human life span: 120 years 
Life Course - Perspective shows people how/why theyre aging t...
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Aging - The process of becoming old 
Aged - The state of being old 
Aging begins when development ends 
Life Span - When you are born to where you are now 
Max human life span: 120 years 
Life Course - Perspective shows people how/why theyre aging t...
Gerontology 180 Exam Questions and Answers 
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What is TRUE about generations? - all of the above 
They typically span about 15-22 consecutive birth years 
they help society charactertize an aggregate of people who have experienced similar world events and 
cultural trends 
they are social c...
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What is TRUE about generations? - all of the above 
They typically span about 15-22 consecutive birth years 
they help society charactertize an aggregate of people who have experienced similar world events and 
cultural trends 
they are social c...
Chapter 21 – Gerontology Exam Questions and 
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ankylo- - bent, crooked, stiff 
arteri-, arterio- - artery 
arthr-, arthro- - joint, articulation 
centi- - hindred 
derm-, derma- - skin 
gero-, geront-, geronto-, presby-, presbyo- - old age 
hyper- - above, over 
hypo- - deficient,...
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ankylo- - bent, crooked, stiff 
arteri-, arterio- - artery 
arthr-, arthro- - joint, articulation 
centi- - hindred 
derm-, derma- - skin 
gero-, geront-, geronto-, presby-, presbyo- - old age 
hyper- - above, over 
hypo- - deficient,...
Gerontology Final Exam Practice Questions and 
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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 - T 
T or F: When nurses conduct a health history on an older adult, more time is...
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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 - T 
T or F: When nurses conduct a health history on an older adult, more time is...
Intro to Gerontology Exam Questions and 
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the majority of people over the age of 65 are in good health - true 
what you do now (diet, exercise, stress, smoking, drinking, and other lifestyle factors) has a large impact 
on how well one ages - true 
stress can cause someone to exhib...
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the majority of people over the age of 65 are in good health - true 
what you do now (diet, exercise, stress, smoking, drinking, and other lifestyle factors) has a large impact 
on how well one ages - true 
stress can cause someone to exhib...
Gerontology Exam 1 Practice Questions and 
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65 and older - •In Many 21st Century healthcare settings clients ________________ dominate the 
population 
Life expectancy - is having a tremendous impact on healthcare and services today 
normal and abnormal physical and mental change...
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65 and older - •In Many 21st Century healthcare settings clients ________________ dominate the 
population 
Life expectancy - is having a tremendous impact on healthcare and services today 
normal and abnormal physical and mental change...
Intro to Gerontology Exam 1 Questions and 
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Gerontology is the multi-discipliner study of- - 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- - 1. chronological 
2. biolgoical 
3. pysh...
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Gerontology is the multi-discipliner study of- - 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- - 1. chronological 
2. biolgoical 
3. pysh...
Gerontology Final Exam Questions and Answers 
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All of the following are used to define age with the exception of: - Cohort Age 
Which of the following is an example of implicit ageism? - Not hiring a potential employee because 
she had some gray hairs visible at the interview 
Which of the...
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All of the following are used to define age with the exception of: - Cohort Age 
Which of the following is an example of implicit ageism? - Not hiring a potential employee because 
she had some gray hairs visible at the interview 
Which of the...
GERONTOLOGY REVIEWER I QUESTIONS 
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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. - Degenerative Disease 
FACTORS THAT AFFECTS HEALTH STATUS OF OLDER ADULT -...
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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. - Degenerative Disease 
FACTORS THAT AFFECTS HEALTH STATUS OF OLDER ADULT -...
Gerontology Exam2 Practice Questions and 
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D - 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-be...
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D - 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-be...
Gerontology – Literature Exam Questions and 
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Gerontology - 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 'g...
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Gerontology - 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 'g...
Gerontology Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass 
Acute Care Environment - 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 - lack of quality sleep, med or electrolyte imbal...
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Acute Care Environment - 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 - lack of quality sleep, med or electrolyte imbal...
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How many years will most Americans spend in retirement? - 19 years 
What is the No.1 Fear in Americans retiring? - Running out of money before you die 
Financial advisors say you need what percentage of preretirement income to retire comfortably? - ...
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How many years will most Americans spend in retirement? - 19 years 
What is the No.1 Fear in Americans retiring? - Running out of money before you die 
Financial advisors say you need what percentage of preretirement income to retire comfortably? - ...
Gerontological theories of Aging Exam Questions 
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Sociological Theories - Changing roles, relationships, status, and generational cohort impact the older 
adult's ability to adapt. 
Activity - Remaining occupied and involved is necessary to a satisfying late life. 
Disengage...
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Sociological Theories - Changing roles, relationships, status, and generational cohort impact the older 
adult's ability to adapt. 
Activity - Remaining occupied and involved is necessary to a satisfying late life. 
Disengage...
GERONTOLOGY QUIZ 1 WITH CORRECT 
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persons over the age of 60 worldwide will double in the year ____ and will consist of mostly this sex - 
2050 
female 
Those that are still alive at 110 years of age - Super-Centenarians 
Those between the ages of 100 and 109 years - Cen...
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persons over the age of 60 worldwide will double in the year ____ and will consist of mostly this sex - 
2050 
female 
Those that are still alive at 110 years of age - Super-Centenarians 
Those between the ages of 100 and 109 years - Cen...
Gerontology Test 1: Chapters 1-5 Exam Questions 
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age discrimination - negative behavior toward older people; acting on the basis of stereotypes 
ageism - a systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old 
chronological age - number of years a ...
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age discrimination - negative behavior toward older people; acting on the basis of stereotypes 
ageism - a systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people because they are old 
chronological age - number of years a ...
Important Concepts of Gerontology Exam 
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The stage of the life span where an individual is developing is _____________. - Maturation 
_________ refers to the normal process of growth and development that occurs for every individual. It 
occurs from birth through to ad...
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The stage of the life span where an individual is developing is _____________. - Maturation 
_________ refers to the normal process of growth and development that occurs for every individual. It 
occurs from birth through to ad...
Gerontology Unit 1 Exam Questions and Answers 
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Area agencies on Aging (AAA) - -Regional agencies that provide information referrals to community- 
based services or offer them as part of their mission 
AARP - -A non-profit non-partisan group that advocates for the needs of older adults an...
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Area agencies on Aging (AAA) - -Regional agencies that provide information referrals to community- 
based services or offer them as part of their mission 
AARP - -A non-profit non-partisan group that advocates for the needs of older adults an...
Gerontology Exam Study Guide Questions and 
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Define the study of gerontology. - 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 growt...
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Define the study of gerontology. - 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 growt...
Geriatrics and Gerontology Exam Questions and 
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Gerontology - The study of the problems of aging and all its aspects 
Geriatrics - Focuses on the diseases associated with aging and the treatments for those conditions 
Which 3 medications cause the most adverse effects in older adul...
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Gerontology - The study of the problems of aging and all its aspects 
Geriatrics - Focuses on the diseases associated with aging and the treatments for those conditions 
Which 3 medications cause the most adverse effects in older adul...
Gerontology Basic Concepts #1 Exam Questions 
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Age identification - 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 - certain roles and behaviors are considered appropriate based o...
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Age identification - 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 - certain roles and behaviors are considered appropriate based o...
Gerontology Module 1 Exam Study Guide 
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Young Old - 65-74 
Middle Old - 75-84 
Old, old - 85+ 
Nonagenarians - 90-99 
Centenarians; elite old; supercentenarians - >110 
Ageism - A negative view of aging. Effects the beliefs and attitudes about older people. Not gro...
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Young Old - 65-74 
Middle Old - 75-84 
Old, old - 85+ 
Nonagenarians - 90-99 
Centenarians; elite old; supercentenarians - >110 
Ageism - A negative view of aging. Effects the beliefs and attitudes about older people. Not gro...
Chapter 1 – Gerontology Exam Questions and 
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Describe the subjective and objective ways that aging is defined: - geriatrics, gerontology, gerontics, 
and chronologic age 
Identify personal and societal attitudes toward aging - Gerontophobia, ageism, and age 
discrimination 
Defin...
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Describe the subjective and objective ways that aging is defined: - geriatrics, gerontology, gerontics, 
and chronologic age 
Identify personal and societal attitudes toward aging - Gerontophobia, ageism, and age 
discrimination 
Defin...
ATI Gerontology Exam Questions and Answers 
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A nurse is transferring an older adult client who has right sided weakness from the bed to a wheelchair. 
Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse perform to provide the safest client transfer? - 
Maintain a straight back and bend...
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A nurse is transferring an older adult client who has right sided weakness from the bed to a wheelchair. 
Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse perform to provide the safest client transfer? - 
Maintain a straight back and bend...
Gerontology Exam Study Guide Questions and 
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Gerontology is - the scientific study of old age 
The Gerontology Society of America defines Gerontology as - the study of gaining processes and 
individuals across the life course. 
Chronological Age - -Based on years from birth 
-Diffe...
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Gerontology is - the scientific study of old age 
The Gerontology Society of America defines Gerontology as - the study of gaining processes and 
individuals across the life course. 
Chronological Age - -Based on years from birth 
-Diffe...
Gerontology Exam I Practice Questions and 
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What percent of seniors feel lonley regularly? - 43% 
What is the percent of increased mortality caused by lonliness? - 45% 
Is lonliness more dangerous than obesity? - Yes 
Lonliness is similar to having ____ cigarettes a day. - 15 
The ...
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What percent of seniors feel lonley regularly? - 43% 
What is the percent of increased mortality caused by lonliness? - 45% 
Is lonliness more dangerous than obesity? - Yes 
Lonliness is similar to having ____ cigarettes a day. - 15 
The ...
UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY 
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Study of aging and/or the aged, including the biophysical aspects of aging. - GERONTOLOGY 
Branch of medicine that specializes in the care of older people, involves managing many disorders and 
problems at the same time. - GER...
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Study of aging and/or the aged, including the biophysical aspects of aging. - GERONTOLOGY 
Branch of medicine that specializes in the care of older people, involves managing many disorders and 
problems at the same time. - GER...
Gerontology Exam 1 Practice Questions and 
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True or False: Depression is more common in older adults? - False 
True or false: lung vital capacity tends to decline as people age - True 
People over ____ years old are considered older adults. - 65 
What is age range for "young old...
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True or False: Depression is more common in older adults? - False 
True or false: lung vital capacity tends to decline as people age - True 
People over ____ years old are considered older adults. - 65 
What is age range for "young old...
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Aging - Progressive changes during adult years, these changes are not necessarily negative nor do 
they reduce an individual's viability 
Gerontology - The study of the human aging process from maturity to old age, as well as the study of 
the ol...
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Aging - Progressive changes during adult years, these changes are not necessarily negative nor do 
they reduce an individual's viability 
Gerontology - The study of the human aging process from maturity to old age, as well as the study of 
the ol...
Gerontology exam Study Questions and Answers 
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Gerontological nursing refers to the nursing care of: 
1. The "Old-old" population. 
2. People who are older and in need of assistance. 
3. People age 65 and older. 
4. A specialized body of knowledge regarding holistic...
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Gerontological nursing refers to the nursing care of: 
1. The "Old-old" population. 
2. People who are older and in need of assistance. 
3. People age 65 and older. 
4. A specialized body of knowledge regarding holistic...
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geriatrics - specialty in medicine, dentistry and nursing. focuses on how to manage and prevent 
diseases associated with old age. 
gerontology - a multidisciplinary discipline that brings together research specialists in many areas of 
1. basic 
2....
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geriatrics - specialty in medicine, dentistry and nursing. focuses on how to manage and prevent 
diseases associated with old age. 
gerontology - a multidisciplinary discipline that brings together research specialists in many areas of 
1. basic 
2....
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