MA 105 P CHAPTER 40 (ASSISTING WITH LIFE SPAN
SPECIALTIES: GERIATRICS) QUESTIONS WITH
PASSED ANSWERS.
1 of 35
Term
Which of the following is an example of ageism?
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Assuming an older adult Ignoring an older adult's concerns
patient who is forgetful has about medication side effects
Alzheimer's disease
Assuming a younger adult is more Assuming an older adult is unable to
resilient to illness learn new technologies
, Don't know?
2 of 35
Term
Which of the following changes associated with aging is related to
the nervous system?
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Slower movements Loss of hearing
Problems with balance Decreased muscle strength
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3 of 35
Term
Which of the following can help strengthen respiratory muscles and
prevent respiratory infection in older adult patients?
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Avoiding deep breathing to Limiting exercise to prevent
prevent coughing muscle fatigue
, Restricting physical activity Both Deep breathing exercises
to conserve energy and Activities that increase
endurance
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4 of 35
Term
Older adults have --- acute illnesses than younger adults.
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fewer the same amount of
the same number of all of these
Don't know?
5 of 35
Term
Dementia is a progressive syndrome marked by decline in
mental abilities and loss of memory.
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Short-term All of these
SPECIALTIES: GERIATRICS) QUESTIONS WITH
PASSED ANSWERS.
1 of 35
Term
Which of the following is an example of ageism?
Give this one a try later!
Assuming an older adult Ignoring an older adult's concerns
patient who is forgetful has about medication side effects
Alzheimer's disease
Assuming a younger adult is more Assuming an older adult is unable to
resilient to illness learn new technologies
, Don't know?
2 of 35
Term
Which of the following changes associated with aging is related to
the nervous system?
Give this one a try later!
Slower movements Loss of hearing
Problems with balance Decreased muscle strength
Don't know?
3 of 35
Term
Which of the following can help strengthen respiratory muscles and
prevent respiratory infection in older adult patients?
Give this one a try later!
Avoiding deep breathing to Limiting exercise to prevent
prevent coughing muscle fatigue
, Restricting physical activity Both Deep breathing exercises
to conserve energy and Activities that increase
endurance
Don't know?
4 of 35
Term
Older adults have --- acute illnesses than younger adults.
Give this one a try later!
fewer the same amount of
the same number of all of these
Don't know?
5 of 35
Term
Dementia is a progressive syndrome marked by decline in
mental abilities and loss of memory.
Give this one a try later!
Short-term All of these
