N3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults UT Arlington Module 1 Quiz. Questions And Answers

N3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults UT Arlington Module 1 Quiz 1. According to the article “The Grandparents of Tomorrow”, which of the following is thought to possibly slow aging? CALORIC RESTRICTION 2. According to your reading, some diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, can lead to intellectual decline. TRUE. Some vascular diseases can affect blood supply to the brain resulting in damage. 3. The majority of older adults will end up living: IN A PRIVATE HOME 4. Baby boomers are those born between: 1946 – 1964 5. Based on current demographic data, which statement identifies a predictive trend regarding the health care needs of society? MORE NURSING SERVICES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE POPULATION OLDER THAN AGE 85. 6. The nurse is completing discharge instructions for an 88-year-old patient who is being discharged from the hospital following a myocardial infarction. She provides him with written literature on heart healthy diets, exercise, and smoking cessation. His daughter states, “I don’t know why you are bothering, what difference is it going to make? He has been smoking and eating poorly for years; he isn’t going to change now.” This statement reflects the concept of: NEGATIVE STEREOTYPING 7. When healthcare workers use language that is considered to be “Elderspeak” (condescending, demenaign, infantilizing), Alzheimer’s patients will generally: BECOME LESS COOPERATIVE 8. Which of the following is NOT an effect of Ageism on older adults? HUMANIZING THE OLDER ADULT IN THE EYES OF THE PUBLIC 9. Life expectancy is a measure of: OVERALL HEALTH STATUS OF A POPULATION 10.Most older adults are living at or below the poverty level. FALSE