GERO 116 Midterm Unit 1-3
CH:1,2,5,14,&7,9,&3,4,8
CH. 1
Female is the average caregiver
Geriatric- is the medical specialty that deals with the physiology of aging and with the
diagnosis and treatment of disease affecting older adults
Chronologic age – the number of years a person has lived, not the most meaningful
measurement of aging
Gerontophobia- the fear of aging
Ageism- the dislike of aging
Individuals older than 85 years now make up 4% of the U.S population- fastest growing
segment Demographics- the statistical study of human populations
AARP- formerly known as the American association of retired
persons Life- lease or life contract facilities- a housing option
Self-Neglect- the failure to provide for self because of lack of ability or awareness.
Indicators: personal care, shopping, meal preparation, other household tasks
Respite care- allows primary caregiver to have time away from the demands of
caregiving, thereby decreasing stress and the risk for abuse
CH. 2
1.The wear-and-tear theory
a. focuses on complex chemical reactions within the body
b. proposes that the elderly have decreased immunity
c. presumes that the body is similar to a machine
d. is part of Erickson’s stages of development
The correct answer is: presumes that the body is similar to a machine
2. According to the immunologic theory of aging, an older person is more susceptible to
a. falls
b. abuse
c. medication reactions
d. disease
3. The programmed theory of aging is a
a. biologic theory
b. molecular theory
c. cellular theory
d. psychosocial theory
4. An antioxidant that reduces the number of free radicals in the body is
a. capsicum
b. lobelia
c. inositol
d. selenium
5. Retirement communities that hold dances, exercise classes, shuffleboard tournaments,
and group bicycle riding are all promoting the
a. activity theory
b. crosslink theory
c. disengagement theory
d. Clinker theory
The correct answer is: activity theory
6. The various theories of aging
a. are all based on facts
, b. help nurses recognize problems and provide interventions for the elderly
c. all relate to one another
d. provide a complete understanding of the aging process
The correct answer is: help nurses recognize problems and provide interventions for the elderly
7. Unstable molecules produced by the body during normal respiration and metabolism are called
a. carotenoids
b. phytochemicals
c. free radicals
d. radiation cells
The correct answer is: free radicals
8. Which of the following is a stage in Erickson’s theory of development?
a. autonomy versus independence
b. generativity versus stagnation
c. trust versus shame and doubt
d. superiority versus inferiority
The correct answers are: generativity versus stagnation, trust versus shame and doubt
9. If a person’s parents and grandparents lived to be in their 80s, that person’s life span will probably be
a. unable to be predicted
b. similar
c. longer due to modern technology
d. shorter due to dietary and environmental changes
The correct answer is: similar
CH. 5
1. The best distance for close interpersonal communication is
a. 12 feet or more
b. between 4 feet and 12 feet
c. between 18 inches and 4 feet
d. less than 18 inches
The correct answer is: between 18 inches and 4 feet
2. In communication, an object that suggests something without requiring verbal communication is called
a:
Select one:
a. totem
b. signal
c. symbol
d. report
The correct answer is: symbol
3. What term describes putting yourself in another person’s place to better understand his or
her feelings and thoughts?
a. communication
b. proxemics
c. empathy
d. echoing
The correct answer is: empathy
4. Confrontation as a form of communication is best used:
a. only after good rapport has been established with the patient.
b. when the patient is agitated and this seems the most direct approach.
c. when there is not enough time to explore the problem using other forms of communication.
d. when the patient is confused and would seem to require a no-nonsense method.
The correct answer is: only after good rapport has been established with the patient.
5. Select the best answer concerning touch.
a. Touch is a basic need of all humans.
b. Touch is not usually considered a form of communication.
c. Rough handling is an option when other forms of communication fail.
d. The elderly seem to outgrow the need for human touch.
The correct answer is: Touch is a basic need of all humans.
CH:1,2,5,14,&7,9,&3,4,8
CH. 1
Female is the average caregiver
Geriatric- is the medical specialty that deals with the physiology of aging and with the
diagnosis and treatment of disease affecting older adults
Chronologic age – the number of years a person has lived, not the most meaningful
measurement of aging
Gerontophobia- the fear of aging
Ageism- the dislike of aging
Individuals older than 85 years now make up 4% of the U.S population- fastest growing
segment Demographics- the statistical study of human populations
AARP- formerly known as the American association of retired
persons Life- lease or life contract facilities- a housing option
Self-Neglect- the failure to provide for self because of lack of ability or awareness.
Indicators: personal care, shopping, meal preparation, other household tasks
Respite care- allows primary caregiver to have time away from the demands of
caregiving, thereby decreasing stress and the risk for abuse
CH. 2
1.The wear-and-tear theory
a. focuses on complex chemical reactions within the body
b. proposes that the elderly have decreased immunity
c. presumes that the body is similar to a machine
d. is part of Erickson’s stages of development
The correct answer is: presumes that the body is similar to a machine
2. According to the immunologic theory of aging, an older person is more susceptible to
a. falls
b. abuse
c. medication reactions
d. disease
3. The programmed theory of aging is a
a. biologic theory
b. molecular theory
c. cellular theory
d. psychosocial theory
4. An antioxidant that reduces the number of free radicals in the body is
a. capsicum
b. lobelia
c. inositol
d. selenium
5. Retirement communities that hold dances, exercise classes, shuffleboard tournaments,
and group bicycle riding are all promoting the
a. activity theory
b. crosslink theory
c. disengagement theory
d. Clinker theory
The correct answer is: activity theory
6. The various theories of aging
a. are all based on facts
, b. help nurses recognize problems and provide interventions for the elderly
c. all relate to one another
d. provide a complete understanding of the aging process
The correct answer is: help nurses recognize problems and provide interventions for the elderly
7. Unstable molecules produced by the body during normal respiration and metabolism are called
a. carotenoids
b. phytochemicals
c. free radicals
d. radiation cells
The correct answer is: free radicals
8. Which of the following is a stage in Erickson’s theory of development?
a. autonomy versus independence
b. generativity versus stagnation
c. trust versus shame and doubt
d. superiority versus inferiority
The correct answers are: generativity versus stagnation, trust versus shame and doubt
9. If a person’s parents and grandparents lived to be in their 80s, that person’s life span will probably be
a. unable to be predicted
b. similar
c. longer due to modern technology
d. shorter due to dietary and environmental changes
The correct answer is: similar
CH. 5
1. The best distance for close interpersonal communication is
a. 12 feet or more
b. between 4 feet and 12 feet
c. between 18 inches and 4 feet
d. less than 18 inches
The correct answer is: between 18 inches and 4 feet
2. In communication, an object that suggests something without requiring verbal communication is called
a:
Select one:
a. totem
b. signal
c. symbol
d. report
The correct answer is: symbol
3. What term describes putting yourself in another person’s place to better understand his or
her feelings and thoughts?
a. communication
b. proxemics
c. empathy
d. echoing
The correct answer is: empathy
4. Confrontation as a form of communication is best used:
a. only after good rapport has been established with the patient.
b. when the patient is agitated and this seems the most direct approach.
c. when there is not enough time to explore the problem using other forms of communication.
d. when the patient is confused and would seem to require a no-nonsense method.
The correct answer is: only after good rapport has been established with the patient.
5. Select the best answer concerning touch.
a. Touch is a basic need of all humans.
b. Touch is not usually considered a form of communication.
c. Rough handling is an option when other forms of communication fail.
d. The elderly seem to outgrow the need for human touch.
The correct answer is: Touch is a basic need of all humans.
