Question 1

On what day should an outing to the park for a group of older adults be canceled?

Accepted Answer

A)  75-degree sunny day in Texas 
B)  70-degree cloudy day in Oregon 
C)  80-degree sunny day in Florida 
D)  75-degree ozone alert day in California 
A)  75-degree sunny day in Texas 
B)  70-degree cloudy day in Oregon 
C)  80-degree sunny day in Florida 
D)  75-degree ozone alert day in California

Question 2

What activity would be the most difficult for an older woman who has diminished dexterity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working a crossword puzzle 
B)  Playing a round of golf 
C)  Taking a walk 
D)  Painting with watercolors 
A)  Working a crossword puzzle 
B)  Playing a round of golf 
C)  Taking a walk 
D)  Painting with watercolors

Question 3

What are the effects of decreased speed impulses in the older adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  A "scrambled" message in the brain 
B)  Longer time required to complete an activity 
C)  Increased confusion 
D)  Forget how to complete an activity 
A)  A "scrambled" message in the brain 
B)  Longer time required to complete an activity 
C)  Increased confusion 
D)  Forget how to complete an activity

Question 4

What would be the most appropriate exercise suggestion for the older adult who wants to build muscle mass?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aerobic class 
B)  Stretching exercises 
C)  Strength training 
D)  Tai chi 
A)  Aerobic class 
B)  Stretching exercises 
C)  Strength training 
D)  Tai chi

On what day should an outing to the park for a group of older adults be canceled?

What activity would be the most difficult for an older woman who has diminished dexterity?

What are the effects of decreased speed impulses in the older adult?

What would be the most appropriate exercise suggestion for the older adult who wants to build muscle mass?

Trends and Issues

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating with Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment for Older Adults

Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-of-Life Care

Sexuality and Aging

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Elimination

Sleep and Rest

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Exam 19: Activity and Exercise

On what day should an outing to the park for a group of older adults be canceled?

What activity would be the most difficult for an older woman who has diminished dexterity?

What are the effects of decreased speed impulses in the older adult?

What would be the most appropriate exercise suggestion for the older adult who wants to build muscle mass?

Trends and Issues

Theories of Aging

Physiologic Changes

Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations

Communicating with Older Adults

Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs

Medications and Older Adults

Health Assessment for Older Adults

Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults

Cognition and Perception

Self Perception and Self-Concept

Roles and Relationships

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

End-of-Life Care

Sexuality and Aging

Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes

Elimination

Sleep and Rest

Filters