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QUIZ 1- Opens 1st November - Should be Completed by wk. 7- Week starting 22nd November 2021

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Question 1 Match the following words with their appropriate definition.

Partially correct

Mark 7 out of 8 The term used to refer to gradual deterioration of functional Biological Aging
characteristics

Functional Aging
Age in terms of functional performance.

The length of time usually (usually counted in years) that a Chronological Age
person has lived.

Generalized beliefs and opinions based on individual Stereotypes

experiences, often produced by irrational thinking

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of Discrimination

people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex

Ageism
Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age.

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual Prejudice

experience

Your answer is partially correct.

You have correctly selected 6.
The correct answer is: The term used to refer to gradual deterioration of functional
characteristics → Senescence, Age in terms of functional performance. → Functional
Aging, The length of time usually (usually counted in years) that a person has lived. →
Chronological Age, Generalized beliefs and opinions based on individual experiences,
often produced by irrational thinking → Stereotypes,
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the
grounds of race, age, or sex
→ Discrimination, Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age. →
Ageism, Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience →
Prejudice
Question 2 A 90-year-old patient comes to the clinic with a family member. During the health history,
Correct the patient is unable to respond to questions in a logical manner. The nurse's action is
to:
Mark 1 out of 1

Select one:
a. ask the same questions in a louder and lower voice.

b. ask the family member to answer the questions.

c. determine if the patient knows the name of the current prime minister
d. rephrase the questions slightly, and slowly repeat them in a lower voice.

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: determine if the patient knows the name of the current prime
minister

Question 3 The nurse is assessing an older female patient admitted to the hospital for
Correct generalized weakness and a cough.
Which assessment findings would be considered normal changes related to aging?
Mark 1 out of 1
i. Elevated blood pressure
ii. Needing to urinate every 3 hours
iii. Needing to wear eye glasses for reading
iv. Pulse rate 104 beats per minute and thready

Select one:
a. i, ii and iv

b. i, ii, iii and iv

c. ii, iii and iv

d. i, iii, and iv

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: i, iii, and iv
Question 4 A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The nurse should recognize the client is at
Correct risk for which of the following physiological changes?

Mark 1 out of 1 i. Decreased gastric motility

ii. Decreased skin elasticity
iii. Increased metabolic rate
iv. Increased cardiac output

Select one:
a. i and iv only

b. i and ii only

c. ii and iv only
d. ii and iii only

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: i and ii only

Question 5 A nurse is teaching a class of older adults about the expected physiologic changes of
Correct aging. Which of the following changes should the nurse include in the discussion?

Mark 1 out of 1 i. Difficulty seeing due to a greater sensitivity to glare

ii. Decrease cough reflex
iii. Decreased bladder capacity
iv. Decreased systolic pressure

Select one:
a. i, ii, iii, and iv

b. i, ii and iv only

c. ii, iii and iv only

d. i, ii and iii only

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: i, ii and iii only
Question 6 At the local health center, the nurse teaches family members how to care for their
Correct elderly love ones. Which of the following statements should not be included in the
teaching session.
Mark 1 out of 1

Select one:
a. most older people have dependent functioning

b. most older people have strengths that should be focused on

c. most older people should be involved in care decisions

d. most older people should be encouraged to have independence

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: most older people have dependent functioning

Question 7 A nurse is teaching a group of older-adult patients. Which teaching strategy is best for
Correct the nurse to use?

Mark 1 out of 1
Select one:
a. ask patients to recall past experiences that correspond with their interests
b. avoid uncomfortable silences after questions by helping patients complete their
statements

c. provide several topics of discussion at once to promote independence and

making choices
d. speak in a high pitch to help patients hear better

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: ask patients to recall past experiences that correspond with their
interests
Question 8 Reproductive changes in male include:
Correct i. Decrease testosterone production
Mark 1 out of 1 ii. Decrease in size and firmness of testes.
iii. Decrease in estrogen production.
iv. Increase incidence of continence

Select one:
a. ii and iii only

b. i, ii iii and iv

c. i,ii and iv only

d. i and ii only

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: i and ii only

Question 9 Factors that influence the physiological changes in aging include which of the following.
Correct i. Genetic influence
Mark 1 out of 1 ii. Decline of health status energy
iii. Good nutrition and exercise
iv. Stresses experienced throughout life

Select one:
a. i, ii and iii only
b. i, iii and iv only

c. i, ii iii and iv

d. i, ii and iv only

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: i, iii and iv only
Question 10 Mr Mohamed is 74 years old, he suffers from excessive loss of bone density and uses
Correct specially designed toilet seats also, he reads only large types of books. Mr Mohamed is
considered
Mark 1 out of 1

Select one:
a. Old-Old

b. Young-Old

c. Old

d. Oldest

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: Young-Old

Question 11 Unsafe conditions in the environment put the elderly at risk for iinjury. Safety measure
Correct include

Mark 1 out of 1 i. Hand rails on stairs

ii. Sedation of the indivdual at risk
iii. Adequate lighting
iv. Thick seats that raise the height of existing toilets

Select one:
a. i iii, and IV

b. ii, iii, and iv

c. i , ii, iv
d. all of the above

The correct answer is: i iii, and IV

Question 12 A client is legally blind in both eyes. Which of the following is the most appropriate
Correct statement for the nurse to make to the client regarding providing the client with
assistance?
Mark 1 out of 1

Select one:
a. “I will warn you of upcoming curbs or stairs.”

b. “I will walk in front of you, and you can hold onto my belt.”

c. “I will get you a wheelchair so that I can move you around safely.”

d. “I know that you must need me to be your sighted guide to get around in this
facility.”

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: “I will warn you of upcoming curbs or stairs.”

Question 13 Lonliness due to loss and social isolation is often seen as depression. Suggestions to
Correct combat lonliness in the elderly include the following except

Mark 1 out of 1
Select one:
a. Gardening

b. Institutionalisation

c. Keep close relationships

d. Community activities and groups

The correct answer is: Institutionalisation

Question 14 The elderly are living longer, a major reason for this is:
Correct
Select one:
Mark 1 out of 1
a. Research has shown than eating patterns in the elderly are getting better

b. The elderly are exercising more

c. There is improved knowledge and management of chronic diseases

d. A new gene has been found in the generation of people living longer

The correct answer is: There is improved knowledge and management of chronic
diseases
Question 15
A patient takes herbal supplements in order to “slow down” the aging process. The
Correct nurse realizes that the patient is following which theory of aging?
Mark 1 out of 1

Select one:
a. Wear-and-tear

b. Biological

c. Cross-link
d. Free radical

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: Free radical

Question 16
An older patient is demonstrating signs of sadness and depression. Upon assessment,
Correct the patient expresses remorse over not accomplishing much in life and is not looking
Mark 1 out of 1 forward to eventual death. Which theory of aging would be applicable for the nurse to
use to help this patient?

Select one:
a. Programmed longevity

b. Somatic DNA damage theory

c. Endocrine theory
d. Erikson’s developmental theory

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: Erikson’s developmental theory
Question 17
A 62-year-old former professional football player is in the hospital for a total knee
Correct replacement as a result of osteoarthritis. Which theory of aging would help explain this
Mark 1 out of 1 patient’s current health problem?

Select one:
a. Free radical

b. Cross-link

c. Somatic DNA damage

d. Wear-and-tear

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: Wear-and-tear

Question 18
The nurse supports an older patient’s desire to discuss advance directives with the
Correct patient’s family. What action is the nurse performing with this patient?
Mark 1 out of 1

Select one:
a. Engagement in professional development

b. Facilitation of palliative care

c. Accountability to protect patient’s rights and autonomy

d. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: Accountability to protect patient’s rights and autonomy
Question 19
Which action by the gerontological nurse demonstrates the role of manager?
Correct

Mark 1 out of 1

Select one:
a. Arranging respite care for a patient while the adult child caregiver recovers
from surgery

b. Performing blood pressure screenings at a senior citizen health fair

c. Participating in a skin assessment survey of patients in a nursing home

d. Writing a letter of support for a patient who is seeking custody of a grandchild

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: Arranging respite care for a patient while the adult child caregiver
recovers from surgery

Question 20
An older patient without any major health problems is experiencing decreased strength
Correct and endurance while performing some activities. What should the nurse explain as the
Mark 1 out of 1 reason for the change in strength and endurance?

Select one:
a. Lowered absorption of vitamin D

b. Increase in cholecystokinin production

c. Decrease in lean muscle mass

d. Depression

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: Decrease in lean muscle mass
Question 21
After assessing an older patient which musculo-skeletal changes, which of the following
Correct will the nurse attribute as being a normal part of the aging process?
Mark 1 out of 1 i. Loss in height
ii. Lower leg muscle atrophy
iii. Calcification of the finger joints
iv. Decreased range of motion in the shoulders

Select one:
a. ii, iii and iv

b. i, ii and iv
c. i, iii and iv
d. i, ii, iii and iv

Your answer is correct.

The correct answer is: i, ii and iv

Question 22 A branch of biology focusing on the common mechanisms of aging across all multi-
Incorrect cellular species

Mark 0 out of 1
Answer: senescence

The correct answer is: Gerontology

Question 23 6. A patient who cannot function in a social environment is said to be manifesting

Correct Executive dysfunction

Mark 1 out of 1
Select one:
True

False

The correct answer is 'True'.

Question 24 The rate of changes of older people differ from culture to another
Correct
Select one:
Mark 1 out of 1
True

False

The correct answer is 'True'.

Question 25 Increase facial expression is one change that occurs in musculoskeletal function that
Correct affect older adult

Mark 1 out of 1
Select one:
True

False

The correct answer is 'False'.

Question 26 Pyorrhea occurs in older people as a change in gastrointestinal function

Correct
Select one:
Mark 1 out of 1
True

False

The correct answer is 'True'.

Question 27 Room temperature for older should be lowers than 24C

Incorrect
Select one:
Mark 0 out of 1
True

False

The correct answer is 'False'.

Question 28 Decrease water content is one of subcutaneous tissue changes
Incorrect
Select one:
Mark 0 out of 1
True

False

The correct answer is 'False'.

Question 29 In the cross link theory molecule bound together through chemical reactions
Correct
Select one:
Mark 1 out of 1
True

False

The correct answer is 'True'.

Question 30 The disengagement theory assumes that older people remain physically fit if they
Correct remain active

Mark 1 out of 1
Select one:
True

False

The correct answer is 'False'.

Question 31 The aging process is irreversible functional losses of aged person

Correct
Select one:
Mark 1 out of 1
True
False

The correct answer is 'True'.

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