Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an effective method of caring for the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Allow for private conversation. 
B) Speak slowly as with children. 
C) Empathize and listen. 
D) Write instructions. 
A) Allow for private conversation. 
B) Speak slowly as with children. 
C) Empathize and listen. 
D) Write instructions.

Question 2

Which of the following is a major effect of aging on the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased cough and secretions 
B) Increased chest muscle strength 
C) Lungs clogged with environmental wastes 
D) Infrequent pneumonia and lung infections 
E) Diminished breathing capacity 
A) Decreased cough and secretions 
B) Increased chest muscle strength 
C) Lungs clogged with environmental wastes 
D) Infrequent pneumonia and lung infections 
E) Diminished breathing capacity

Question 3

Which of the following messages is interpreted by the visually impaired patient when the guiding person's arm moves behind the back?

Accepted Answer

A) Walk faster. 
B) Get ready to sit. 
C) Turn in the direction the arm moves. 
D) Coming to a narrow passage. 
A) Walk faster. 
B) Get ready to sit. 
C) Turn in the direction the arm moves. 
D) Coming to a narrow passage.

Question 4

After what age does the sensitivity to taste decline?

Accepted Answer

A) 40 
B) 60 
C) 50 
D) 70 
A) 40 
B) 60 
C) 50 
D) 70

Question 5

According to the National Institute on Aging, which is not considered to be a tip for healthy aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat a well balanced diet. 
B) Spend more time alone. 
C) Exercise regularly. 
D) Get regular checkups. 
A) Eat a well balanced diet. 
B) Spend more time alone. 
C) Exercise regularly. 
D) Get regular checkups.

Question 6

Which of the following is the primary hormone that ceases production in the elderly female?

Accepted Answer

A) Testosterone 
B) Follicle stimulating hormone 
C) Estrogen 
D) Progesterone 
A) Testosterone 
B) Follicle stimulating hormone 
C) Estrogen 
D) Progesterone

Question 7

Identify the signs and symptoms in the elderly patient who shows mistreatment or abuse as either psychological or physical..

-anxiety

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological 
B)  physical 
A)  psychological 
B)  physical

Question 8

Identify the signs and symptoms in the elderly patient who shows mistreatment or abuse as either psychological or physical..

-lack of personal care

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological 
B)  physical 
A)  psychological 
B)  physical

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a common nervous system effect of aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Frequent memory loss 
B) Some loss or delay in memory 
C) Diminished pain sensation 
D) Balance problems 
A) Frequent memory loss 
B) Some loss or delay in memory 
C) Diminished pain sensation 
D) Balance problems

Question 10

Which of the following words defines the progressive loss of hearing ability caused by the normal aging process?

Accepted Answer

A) Pernicious anemia 
B) Presbycusis 
C) Transient ischemic attack 
D) Macular degeneration 
A) Pernicious anemia 
B) Presbycusis 
C) Transient ischemic attack 
D) Macular degeneration

Question 11

Identify the signs and symptoms in the elderly patient who shows mistreatment or abuse as either psychological or physical..

-welts

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological 
B)  physical 
A)  psychological 
B)  physical

Question 12

Identify the signs and symptoms in the elderly patient who shows mistreatment or abuse as either psychological or physical..

-lack of supervision

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological 
B)  physical 
A)  psychological 
B)  physical

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of diminished mental capacity?

Accepted Answer

A) Substance abuse 
B) Side effects of over-the-counter drugs 
C) Malnutrition 
D) Side effects of prescription medications 
E) Hypothermia 
A) Substance abuse 
B) Side effects of over-the-counter drugs 
C) Malnutrition 
D) Side effects of prescription medications 
E) Hypothermia

Question 14

Which of the following words refers to the inability to control urination?

Accepted Answer

A) Arteriosclerosis 
B) Cognition 
C) Dementia 
D) Incontinence 
A) Arteriosclerosis 
B) Cognition 
C) Dementia 
D) Incontinence

Question 15

Which of the following is a consequence of failure to report elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Fine 
B) Misdemeanor charge 
C) Felony charge 
D) No charge 
A) Fine 
B) Misdemeanor charge 
C) Felony charge 
D) No charge

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a vision change that frequently occurs in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Pupil size increases 
B) Increased need for glasses 
C) Retinal changes 
D) Lens changes 
A) Pupil size increases 
B) Increased need for glasses 
C) Retinal changes 
D) Lens changes

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a major problem of aging in the gastrointestinal system?

Accepted Answer

A) Malnourishment 
B) Poor eating habits 
C) Peristalsis increases 
D) Slowed metabolism 
A) Malnourishment 
B) Poor eating habits 
C) Peristalsis increases 
D) Slowed metabolism

Question 18

Which of the following groups must report elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Physicians 
B) Homemakers 
C) Police officers 
D) All of the above 
A) Physicians 
B) Homemakers 
C) Police officers 
D) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following could be an effective method to slow the progress of osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical activity 
B) Nutritional diet 
C) Vitamin D and calcium 
D) All of the above 
A) Physical activity 
B) Nutritional diet 
C) Vitamin D and calcium 
D) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of dementia or sudden loss of memory?

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Stroke 
C) Dopamine deficiency 
D) Syphilis 
E) Poor nutrition 
A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Stroke 
C) Dopamine deficiency 
D) Syphilis 
E) Poor nutrition

Exam 28: Gerontology

Which of the following is NOT an effective method of caring for the elderly?

Which of the following is a major effect of aging on the respiratory system?

Which of the following messages is interpreted by the visually impaired patient when the guiding person's arm moves behind the back?

After what age does the sensitivity to taste decline?

According to the National Institute on Aging, which is not considered to be a tip for healthy aging?

Which of the following is the primary hormone that ceases production in the elderly female?

Identify the signs and symptoms in the elderly patient who shows mistreatment or abuse as either psychological or physical.. -anxiety

Identify the signs and symptoms in the elderly patient who shows mistreatment or abuse as either psychological or physical.. -lack of personal care

Which of the following is NOT a common nervous system effect of aging?

Which of the following words defines the progressive loss of hearing ability caused by the normal aging process?

Identify the signs and symptoms in the elderly patient who shows mistreatment or abuse as either psychological or physical.. -welts

Identify the signs and symptoms in the elderly patient who shows mistreatment or abuse as either psychological or physical.. -lack of supervision

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of diminished mental capacity?

Which of the following words refers to the inability to control urination?

Which of the following is a consequence of failure to report elder abuse?

Which of the following is NOT a vision change that frequently occurs in the elderly?

Which of the following is NOT a major problem of aging in the gastrointestinal system?

Which of the following groups must report elder abuse?

Which of the following could be an effective method to slow the progress of osteoporosis?

Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of dementia or sudden loss of memory?

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Regulatory Guidelines for Safety and Quality in the Medical Laboratory

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