The term _____ is used to describe the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and health problems specific to older adults - ANS Geriatrics The economic status of older people - ANS Is extremely varied Which country has the oldest population in 2017 - ANS Japan The systemic labeling and discri...
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Geriatrics Quiz What is the single most important contributor to successful aging? - ANS Exercise Do the majority of people aged 75 & over have poor health? - ANS No What % of seniors live in nursing homes? - ANS 5% What is the fastest growing age group? - ANS 85+ The most preva...
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Add to cartGeriatrics Quiz What is the single most important contributor to successful aging? - ANS Exercise Do the majority of people aged 75 & over have poor health? - ANS No What % of seniors live in nursing homes? - ANS 5% What is the fastest growing age group? - ANS 85+ The most preva...
Geriatrics - Quiz 1 class questions 1. Which of the following is an indication to begin early screening for prostate cancer? - ANS a. *African American race* - answer b. Cigarette smoking c. History of cryptorchidism d. Low sperm count 2. A patient diagnosed with Parkinson's d...
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Add to cartGeriatrics - Quiz 1 class questions 1. Which of the following is an indication to begin early screening for prostate cancer? - ANS a. *African American race* - answer b. Cigarette smoking c. History of cryptorchidism d. Low sperm count 2. A patient diagnosed with Parkinson's d...
Geriatrics Quiz 1 Concept of Functional reserve gradual sens. loss→ cardinal event→ intervention, or surg., or ↓activity Factors That Place Older Adults at Risk for Malnutrition Drugs (eg, reserpine, digoxin, antitumor agents) Chronic disease (eg, congestive heart failure, renal...
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Add to cartGeriatrics Quiz 1 Concept of Functional reserve gradual sens. loss→ cardinal event→ intervention, or surg., or ↓activity Factors That Place Older Adults at Risk for Malnutrition Drugs (eg, reserpine, digoxin, antitumor agents) Chronic disease (eg, congestive heart failure, renal...
Geriatrics, Test Questions Exam 1 Ch. 1: Which one of the following is most true about the rule of fourths? A. One fourth of geriatric problems are iatrogenic. B. Little can be done to prevent three fourths of the problems of aging. C. For every medical complaint a patient has, a car...
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Add to cartGeriatrics, Test Questions Exam 1 Ch. 1: Which one of the following is most true about the rule of fourths? A. One fourth of geriatric problems are iatrogenic. B. Little can be done to prevent three fourths of the problems of aging. C. For every medical complaint a patient has, a car...
geriatrics quiz 1 a complex genetically regulated interactive process of change in every living organismANS - biological aging cells have limited replication suggests that aging is the result of predictable cell death cells have genetically determined life span "hay flick limit or ...
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Add to cartgeriatrics quiz 1 a complex genetically regulated interactive process of change in every living organismANS - biological aging cells have limited replication suggests that aging is the result of predictable cell death cells have genetically determined life span "hay flick limit or ...
Geriatrics quiz 1 Geriatrics includes ages ___ and older - ANS 65 (1 in 7 Americans) ¨In 2014, ¤Age 65-74 age group (26.4 Million) ____ times larger than in 1900 ¤Age 75-84 (13.7 million) ___times larger ¤Age 85+ (6.2 million) ___ times larger - ANS 12 17 50 (aging populations) ...
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Add to cartGeriatrics quiz 1 Geriatrics includes ages ___ and older - ANS 65 (1 in 7 Americans) ¨In 2014, ¤Age 65-74 age group (26.4 Million) ____ times larger than in 1900 ¤Age 75-84 (13.7 million) ___times larger ¤Age 85+ (6.2 million) ___ times larger - ANS 12 17 50 (aging populations) ...
Geriatrics Quiz 1 Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA) - ANS created to screen pts who present with mild cognitive complaints and usually perform in the normal range of the Mini-Mental State Examination/ One-page 30-point test administered in 10 min/ a score of 26 or above is normal/ i...
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Add to cartGeriatrics Quiz 1 Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA) - ANS created to screen pts who present with mild cognitive complaints and usually perform in the normal range of the Mini-Mental State Examination/ One-page 30-point test administered in 10 min/ a score of 26 or above is normal/ i...
Geriatrics Quiz 1 2008 - ANS 12.6% over 65 2030(projected) - ANS 19.3% over 65 (70 million) When's the most rapid increase - ANS Definition of geriatrics - ANS Over 65, medical intervention with elderly Definition of gerontology - ANS Study of the aged including aging proce...
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Add to cartGeriatrics Quiz 1 2008 - ANS 12.6% over 65 2030(projected) - ANS 19.3% over 65 (70 million) When's the most rapid increase - ANS Definition of geriatrics - ANS Over 65, medical intervention with elderly Definition of gerontology - ANS Study of the aged including aging proce...
Geriatrics Quiz 1: Demographics and Theories of Aging Geriatrics Quiz 1: Demographics and Theories of Aging What are the error biological theories - ANS wear and tear, cross-linked, free radical What are the programmed biological theories - ANS senescence, telomeric, endocrine, immuno...
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Add to cartGeriatrics Quiz 1: Demographics and Theories of Aging Geriatrics Quiz 1: Demographics and Theories of Aging What are the error biological theories - ANS wear and tear, cross-linked, free radical What are the programmed biological theories - ANS senescence, telomeric, endocrine, immuno...
Geriatrics Quiz 1 What is the life expectancy of an average geriatric patient? - ANS 78.7 years old What is the life expectancy of males? - ANS 76.3 years old What is the life expectancy of females? - ANS 81.1 years old What age range is classified as "elderly"? (defined by WH...
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Add to cartGeriatrics Quiz 1 What is the life expectancy of an average geriatric patient? - ANS 78.7 years old What is the life expectancy of males? - ANS 76.3 years old What is the life expectancy of females? - ANS 81.1 years old What age range is classified as "elderly"? (defined by WH...
Geriatrics Test 1 1. What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s? a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable. b. Complications from disease increased mortality. c. Older adults' needs are similar to those of all adults. d. Preventive health c...
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Add to cartGeriatrics Test 1 1. What fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s? a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable. b. Complications from disease increased mortality. c. Older adults' needs are similar to those of all adults. d. Preventive health c...
Geriatric Exam Decreased functioning of which body organ is likely to have an impact for drug therapy in the elderly? Select one: a. Skin b. Brain c. Kidney d. Thyroid gland - ANS c. Kidney Which is a true statement about gerontological nursing care for patients of different races...
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Add to cartGeriatric Exam Decreased functioning of which body organ is likely to have an impact for drug therapy in the elderly? Select one: a. Skin b. Brain c. Kidney d. Thyroid gland - ANS c. Kidney Which is a true statement about gerontological nursing care for patients of different races...
Geriatric Exam 1 NCLEX Practice Questions the nurse visits the home of an older person with chronic lung disease. which observation indicates that the person is engaged in health improvement activities? a. walks a pet twice a day b. prepares pasta for dinner c. talks with family once a w...
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Add to cartGeriatric Exam 1 NCLEX Practice Questions the nurse visits the home of an older person with chronic lung disease. which observation indicates that the person is engaged in health improvement activities? a. walks a pet twice a day b. prepares pasta for dinner c. talks with family once a w...
Geriatrics NCLEX Questions B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities. - ANS Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly? A. Most falls occur in the garage. B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of pla...
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Add to cartGeriatrics NCLEX Questions B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of placement in long-term care facilities. - ANS Which statement is true regarding falls in the elderly? A. Most falls occur in the garage. B. Hip fractures resulting from falls are a leading cause of pla...
NCLEX Practice Questions for geriatrics The nurse is performing an assessment on an older client who is having difficulty sleeping at night. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching regarding measures to improve sleep? a) "I swim three times a week." b) "I ...
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Add to cartNCLEX Practice Questions for geriatrics The nurse is performing an assessment on an older client who is having difficulty sleeping at night. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching regarding measures to improve sleep? a) "I swim three times a week." b) "I ...
Health Promotions Geriatric Quiz 1 Holistic Caring - ANS Gerontologic Nursing - ANS The nursing care of people age 65 and older How much of the population do older adults constitute for? - ANS 12.3% of the U.S. population The underlying concept of holism is... - ANS To recognize...
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Add to cartHealth Promotions Geriatric Quiz 1 Holistic Caring - ANS Gerontologic Nursing - ANS The nursing care of people age 65 and older How much of the population do older adults constitute for? - ANS 12.3% of the U.S. population The underlying concept of holism is... - ANS To recognize...
Geriatrics Final Exam In the facts on aging quiz, which of the following "Myths" is true? a. All women develop osteoporosis as they age b. Problems with constipation is normal as you age c. Most older people are capable of operating a motor vehicle d. Most older people are set...
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Add to cartGeriatrics Final Exam In the facts on aging quiz, which of the following "Myths" is true? a. All women develop osteoporosis as they age b. Problems with constipation is normal as you age c. Most older people are capable of operating a motor vehicle d. Most older people are set...
Geriatrics - Quiz 1 - True/False Questions The majority of old people (past 65) have Alzheimer's Disease - ANS False As people grow older, their intelligence declines significantly - ANS False It is very difficult for older adults to learn new things - ANS False Personality changes...
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Add to cartGeriatrics - Quiz 1 - True/False Questions The majority of old people (past 65) have Alzheimer's Disease - ANS False As people grow older, their intelligence declines significantly - ANS False It is very difficult for older adults to learn new things - ANS False Personality changes...
Gerontology Quiz 1 Free Radical Aging Theory - ANS - aging is due to oxidative metabolism and the effect of free radicals (highly unstable molecules causing damages in the body) - lipofusion is similar, oxidation of unsaturated lipids or "age pigments" similar to free radicals - stochasti...
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Add to cartGerontology Quiz 1 Free Radical Aging Theory - ANS - aging is due to oxidative metabolism and the effect of free radicals (highly unstable molecules causing damages in the body) - lipofusion is similar, oxidation of unsaturated lipids or "age pigments" similar to free radicals - stochasti...
Geri Exam Elsevier Questions Geri Exam Elsevier Questions Ch. 1 Individuals who are 100 to 109 years of age are known as: - ANS Centenarians Ch. 1 Factors that influence the aging experience include (Select all that apply) - ANS -retirement. -grandchildren. -chronic illness. -...
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Add to cartGeri Exam Elsevier Questions Geri Exam Elsevier Questions Ch. 1 Individuals who are 100 to 109 years of age are known as: - ANS Centenarians Ch. 1 Factors that influence the aging experience include (Select all that apply) - ANS -retirement. -grandchildren. -chronic illness. -...
Gerontology Quiz 1 Free Radical Aging Theory - ANS - aging is due to oxidative metabolism and the effect of free radicals (highly unstable molecules causing damages in the body) - lipofusion is similar, oxidation of unsaturated lipids or "age pigments" similar to free radicals - stochast...
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Add to cartGerontology Quiz 1 Free Radical Aging Theory - ANS - aging is due to oxidative metabolism and the effect of free radicals (highly unstable molecules causing damages in the body) - lipofusion is similar, oxidation of unsaturated lipids or "age pigments" similar to free radicals - stochast...
Geri Exam Elsevier Questions Ch. 1 Individuals who are 100 to 109 years of age are known as: - ANS Centenarians Ch. 1 Factors that influence the aging experience include (Select all that apply) - ANS -retirement. -grandchildren. -chronic illness. -lack of medical care. -quali...
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Add to cartGeri Exam Elsevier Questions Ch. 1 Individuals who are 100 to 109 years of age are known as: - ANS Centenarians Ch. 1 Factors that influence the aging experience include (Select all that apply) - ANS -retirement. -grandchildren. -chronic illness. -lack of medical care. -quali...
NURS 5333 Family 1 Test 3 Geriatrics Older adults or elderly over the age of ? are considered geriatric population 65 years -they have a weaker immune system, so they do not mount a strong immune response -this weaker immune system, health problems may be present, but present in an aty...
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Add to cartNURS 5333 Family 1 Test 3 Geriatrics Older adults or elderly over the age of ? are considered geriatric population 65 years -they have a weaker immune system, so they do not mount a strong immune response -this weaker immune system, health problems may be present, but present in an aty...
Gerontology Chapter 1-3 Quiz Questions Mrs. Martin recently became a grandmother, this life change is called what? - ANS social role which of the following is not a factor associated with successful aging? - ANS accepting compulsory retirement why do women tend to associate more neg...
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Add to cartGerontology Chapter 1-3 Quiz Questions Mrs. Martin recently became a grandmother, this life change is called what? - ANS social role which of the following is not a factor associated with successful aging? - ANS accepting compulsory retirement why do women tend to associate more neg...
NCLEX questions Exam A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The nurse should recognize the client is at risk for which of the following physiological changes? (select all that apply) a. decreased gastric motility b. decreased skin elasticity c. increased pain threshold d. incre...
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Add to cartNCLEX questions Exam A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The nurse should recognize the client is at risk for which of the following physiological changes? (select all that apply) a. decreased gastric motility b. decreased skin elasticity c. increased pain threshold d. incre...
Older Adult Exam 1 Practice Questions The nurse is setting up an education session with an 85-year-old patient who will be going home on anticoagulant therapy. Which strategy would reflect consideration of aging changes that may exist with this patient? A. Show a colorful video about ant...
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Add to cartOlder Adult Exam 1 Practice Questions The nurse is setting up an education session with an 85-year-old patient who will be going home on anticoagulant therapy. Which strategy would reflect consideration of aging changes that may exist with this patient? A. Show a colorful video about ant...
Older Adult Exam 1 Practice Questions The nurse is setting up an education session with an 85-year-old patient who will be going home on anticoagulant therapy. Which strategy would reflect consideration of aging changes that may exist with this patient? A. Show a colorful video about ant...
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Gerontology Exam Sample Questions 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...
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Add to cartGerontology Exam Sample Questions 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...
Geriatrics, Test Questions Exam 2 Geriatrics, Test Questions Exam 2 Ch. 23: Which of the following is true about tolterodine? a. It should be avoided in men with prostatic hypertrophy. b. It increases the risk of constipation compared to oral oxybutynin. c. It acts by ablating detrusor s...
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Add to cartGeriatrics, Test Questions Exam 2 Geriatrics, Test Questions Exam 2 Ch. 23: Which of the following is true about tolterodine? a. It should be avoided in men with prostatic hypertrophy. b. It increases the risk of constipation compared to oral oxybutynin. c. It acts by ablating detrusor s...
Gerontology Exam 1 gerontology - ANS the holistic study of the aging processes and individuals as they mature throughout the adult life span gerontology includes: - ANS 1. the study of the physical, mental, and social changes of aging 2. analysis of the changes in society as a result ...
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Add to cartGerontology Exam 1 gerontology - ANS the holistic study of the aging processes and individuals as they mature throughout the adult life span gerontology includes: - ANS 1. the study of the physical, mental, and social changes of aging 2. analysis of the changes in society as a result ...
Nclex questions The nurse is setting up an education session with an 85-year-old patient who will be going home on anticoagulant therapy. Which strategy would reflect consideration of aging changes that may exist with this patient? A. Show a colorful video about anticoagulation therapy. ...
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Add to cartNclex questions The nurse is setting up an education session with an 85-year-old patient who will be going home on anticoagulant therapy. Which strategy would reflect consideration of aging changes that may exist with this patient? A. Show a colorful video about anticoagulation therapy. ...
Study Guide - Gerontology Quiz 1 What should a nurse assess in a patient with multi-infarct dementia? - ANS -aka vascular dementia -brain & heart are most common cause (small stroke can cause b/c lack of O2 to brain & nerve cells) -more progressive than AD An aging patient's skin becomes...
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Add to cartStudy Guide - Gerontology Quiz 1 What should a nurse assess in a patient with multi-infarct dementia? - ANS -aka vascular dementia -brain & heart are most common cause (small stroke can cause b/c lack of O2 to brain & nerve cells) -more progressive than AD An aging patient's skin becomes...
Aging Quiz 1 The term _____ is used to describe the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and health problems specific to older adults - ANS Geriatrics The economic status of older people - ANS Is extremely varied Which country has the oldest population in 2017 - ANS Japan ...
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Add to cartAging Quiz 1 The term _____ is used to describe the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and health problems specific to older adults - ANS Geriatrics The economic status of older people - ANS Is extremely varied Which country has the oldest population in 2017 - ANS Japan ...
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