Question 1

Which of the following variables is least predictive of an older person's move to a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived burden of the caregiver 
B)  negative interpersonal dynamics 
C)  disease symptoms of the elder 
D)  low confidence in care 
A)  perceived burden of the caregiver 
B)  negative interpersonal dynamics 
C)  disease symptoms of the elder 
D)  low confidence in care

Question 2

Strained social and family relationships is an example of what type of caregiver stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  financial 
C)  physical 
D)  biological 
A)  emotional 
B)  financial 
C)  physical 
D)  biological

Question 3

The "sandwich generation" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the young adult generation who feels sandwiched between their parents' and their own. 
B)  middle-aged men sandwiched between the role of caregiver and wage earner. 
C)  middle-aged women caring for their parents and children. 
D)  young women worried about young children and careers. 
A)  the young adult generation who feels sandwiched between their parents' and their own. 
B)  middle-aged men sandwiched between the role of caregiver and wage earner. 
C)  middle-aged women caring for their parents and children. 
D)  young women worried about young children and careers.

Question 4

A major problem faced by adult protective services when investigating cases of elder abuse is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of evidence about the case. 
B)  a national policy on elder mistreatment. 
C)  too many community options for referring the elder. 
D)  inadequate finances of the elder. 
A)  lack of evidence about the case. 
B)  a national policy on elder mistreatment. 
C)  too many community options for referring the elder. 
D)  inadequate finances of the elder.

Question 5

Which of the following ethnic groups is least likely to report stress, burden, and depression in the caregiver role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic caregivers 
B)  African American caregivers 
C)  Asian American caregivers 
D)  Caucasian, non-Hispanic caregivers 
A)  Hispanic caregivers 
B)  African American caregivers 
C)  Asian American caregivers 
D)  Caucasian, non-Hispanic caregivers

Question 6

Which demographic and social changes are intensifying demands on families to provide more complex care?

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid growth of the oldest-old with acute illnesses 
B)  increased nuclear family structures 
C)  declining racial and economic inequities 
D)  more women employed outside the home 
A)  rapid growth of the oldest-old with acute illnesses 
B)  increased nuclear family structures 
C)  declining racial and economic inequities 
D)  more women employed outside the home

Question 7

Financial abuse refers primarily to:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical abuse. 
B)  emotional abuse. 
C)  economic exploitation. 
D)  violation of an older person's legal rights. 
A)  physical abuse. 
B)  emotional abuse. 
C)  economic exploitation. 
D)  violation of an older person's legal rights.

Question 8

Most family caregivers make extensive use of formal services to assist them with their care tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Elder abuse on the part of a caregiver includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal threats. 
B)  misuse of the older person's money or property. 
C)  physical abuse. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  verbal threats. 
B)  misuse of the older person's money or property. 
C)  physical abuse. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

An example of a physical problem attributed to caregiver stress would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep disorders and exhaustion. 
B)  work absenteeism. 
C)  social isolation. 
D)  direct costs of care. 
A)  sleep disorders and exhaustion. 
B)  work absenteeism. 
C)  social isolation. 
D)  direct costs of care.

Question 11

Discuss women as caregivers using the feminist theory perspective.

Accepted Answer

Women predominate as caregiver

Question 12

________ refers to the daily physical demands and behavioral phenomena of caregiving.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to the daily physical demands...

Question 13

The average female caregiver of an older adult is a full-time homemaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Withholding or improper administration of needed medication would be an example of which type of elder mistreatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical 
B)  medical 
C)  material 
D)  violation of rights 
A)  physical 
B)  medical 
C)  material 
D)  violation of rights

Question 15

The following have been found to be helpful for the family caregiver's self-care and well-being:

Accepted Answer

A)  setting limits to the older relative's demands. 
B)  remaining isolated from other relatives. 
C)  high levels of interaction with other family members. 
D)  using formal support services. 
A)  setting limits to the older relative's demands. 
B)  remaining isolated from other relatives. 
C)  high levels of interaction with other family members. 
D)  using formal support services.

Question 16

The most frequent caregiving pattern is between partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Elder self-neglect is least likely to be associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  attention-seeking. 
B)  cognitive impairment. 
C)  depression. 
D)  alcohol abuse. 
A)  attention-seeking. 
B)  cognitive impairment. 
C)  depression. 
D)  alcohol abuse.

Question 18

It is estimated that ________ percent of older adults are abused by someone with whom they share housing.

Accepted Answer

A)  70-80 
B)  50-60 
C)  20-30 
D)  0-10 
A)  70-80 
B)  50-60 
C)  20-30 
D)  0-10

Question 19

The ________ is the part of the Older Americans Act that extends services to caregivers of older adults.

Accepted Answer

National F

Question 20

Discuss the warning signs of elder abuse and neglect.

Accepted Answer

Warning signs include depression,fear,di

Which of the following variables is least predictive of an older person's move to a nursing home?

Strained social and family relationships is an example of what type of caregiver stress?

The "sandwich generation" refers to:

A major problem faced by adult protective services when investigating cases of elder abuse is:

Which of the following ethnic groups is least likely to report stress, burden, and depression in the caregiver role?

Which demographic and social changes are intensifying demands on families to provide more complex care?

Financial abuse refers primarily to:

Most family caregivers make extensive use of formal services to assist them with their care tasks.

Elder abuse on the part of a caregiver includes:

An example of a physical problem attributed to caregiver stress would be:

Discuss women as caregivers using the feminist theory perspective.

________ refers to the daily physical demands and behavioral phenomena of caregiving.

The average female caregiver of an older adult is a full-time homemaker.

Withholding or improper administration of needed medication would be an example of which type of elder mistreatment?

The following have been found to be helpful for the family caregiver's self-care and well-being:

The most frequent caregiving pattern is between partners.

Elder self-neglect is least likely to be associated with:

It is estimated that ________ percent of older adults are abused by someone with whom they share housing.

The ________ is the part of the Older Americans Act that extends services to caregivers of older adults.

Discuss the warning signs of elder abuse and neglect.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 10: Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Which of the following variables is least predictive of an older person's move to a nursing home?

Strained social and family relationships is an example of what type of caregiver stress?

The "sandwich generation" refers to:

A major problem faced by adult protective services when investigating cases of elder abuse is:

Which of the following ethnic groups is least likely to report stress, burden, and depression in the caregiver role?

Which demographic and social changes are intensifying demands on families to provide more complex care?

Financial abuse refers primarily to:

Most family caregivers make extensive use of formal services to assist them with their care tasks.

Elder abuse on the part of a caregiver includes:

An example of a physical problem attributed to caregiver stress would be:

Discuss women as caregivers using the feminist theory perspective.

________ refers to the daily physical demands and behavioral phenomena of caregiving.

The average female caregiver of an older adult is a full-time homemaker.

Withholding or improper administration of needed medication would be an example of which type of elder mistreatment?

The following have been found to be helpful for the family caregiver's self-care and well-being:

The most frequent caregiving pattern is between partners.

Elder self-neglect is least likely to be associated with:

It is estimated that ________ percent of older adults are abused by someone with whom they share housing.

The ________ is the part of the Older Americans Act that extends services to caregivers of older adults.

Discuss the warning signs of elder abuse and neglect.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

Filters