GERONTOLOGY REVIEWER I Exam Questions And Answers 100% Pass.
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Gerontology
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Gerontology
GERONTOLOGY REVIEWER I Exam
Questions And Answers 100% Pass.
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. - AnswerDegenerative
Disease
FACTORS THAT AFFECTS HEALTH STATUS OF...
GERONTOLOGY REVIEWER I Exam
Questions And Answers 100% Pass.
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 problems
b. Health of loved one
c. Bullying
d. Anxiety regarding an upcoming big event
e. Overwhelming workload
Common Signs of Stress in Older Adults - Answer✔a. Problems sleeping
b. Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
c. Feeling pressured or rushed
d. Eating too much or not enough
e. Irritability and moodiness
f. Physical discomforts, such as stomach problems, headaches, or chest pains
Common Cause of Stress in Older Adults - Answer✔a. Deteriorating health
b. Increased dependence on others.
c. Healthcare costs.
d. Losing energy. Losing energy can be frustrating for seniors, as they are forced to slow down
their lives.
e. Losing the ability to do their favorite things.
f. Loneliness and Isolation
g. Losing a spouse/family members or pets
Stress can cause seniors to look for relief in activities such as? - Answer✔a. excessive drinking
b. overeating
c. drug use
Known to suppress the immune system, making you more susceptible to illness - Answer✔Stress
What are the response to stress of older adults - Answer✔a. Loss of humor
b. Depression
c. Suicide
d. Irritability
e. Sleep disturbance
f. Higher blood pressure
g. Increased heart rate
Can help to enhance self-confidence and to cope with stress. - Answer✔Positive Thinking
Helps to boost self-confidence and broaden one's outlook in life - Answer✔Engaging in
volunteer work
Avoid caffeine ____ before sleeping and alcohol. - Answer✔2 Hours
Releases hormones that help you fight off stress and depression - Answer✔Exercise
MANAGEMENT FOR STRESS - Answer✔
Encourage older adult to verbalized their feelings with friends and loved ones - Answer✔Talk
about your feelings
Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, music, reading, or participating in activities that you enjoy,
such as a walk around your neighborhood - Answer✔Learn relaxation techniques
Try to see the positive aspects of change (be a positive thinker)and value humor - Answer✔Put
things in perspective
It is important to note that prolonged sadness, giving up activities you once enjoyed, and a
general loss of interest in life - Answer✔Get professional help
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