Question 1

Which poster on a white background is best for older learners?

Accepted Answer

A)   bright yellow lettering
B)   orange lettering outlined in black
C)   light green lettering
D)   violet lettering B

Question 2

The longest developmental time span of any age group is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   youngsters
B)   young adults
C)   middle age adults
D)   elderly adults D

Question 3

The most common hearing loss associated with aging is:

Accepted Answer

A)   presbycusis
B)   deafness
C)   presbyopia
D)   nerve damage A

Question 4

Which statement best characterizes a development task of older learners:

Accepted Answer

A)   adjusting to retirement finding meaningful activities
B)   becoming a parent and learning parenting skills
C)   taking care of one's family as well as one's aging parents
D)   navigating marriage, divorce, and child care arrangements

Question 5

Endurance level in older learners:

Accepted Answer

A)   consistently decreases proportionate to age
B)   is not usually a problem in teaching and learning
C)   can improve with exercise and activities
D)   not an important consideration when planning activities

Question 6

Characteristics of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) include:

Accepted Answer

A)   memory loss and language difficulties
B)   inability to engage in activities of daily living
C)   mobility difficulties and depression
D)   shortness of breath and dyspnea

Question 7

Which of Erikson's psychosocial stages is characteristic of older learners.

Accepted Answer

A)   identify versus role confusion
B)   ego integrity versus despair
C)   intimacy versus isolation
D)   values clarification versus depression

Question 8

When showing a video in a darkened room, remember to:

Accepted Answer

A)   introduce the video
B)   urge clients to sit in the front of the room
C)   allow time for the eyes to adapt from dark to light
D)   explain how you plan to evaluate their learning

Question 9

A hidden problem among older learners is:

Accepted Answer

A)   weight loss/gain
B)   lack of sufficient rest and sleep
C)   alcoholism
D)   inadequate nutrition

Question 10

Which statement is true about the older population? They are:

Accepted Answer

A)   decreasing in numbers due to the increased frequency of diseases.
B)   experiencing unusual difficulty in finding needed resources.
C)   creating an increasing burden on family members.
D)   increasing in numbers due to improved environmental and personal health.

Question 11

It is important to educate health team members in assisted-living facilities because:

Accepted Answer

A)   they often span the age range from young to older adults
B)   they often don't know the policies of the employer
C)   they often require close supervision
D)   they often have little formal training for their responsibilities

Question 12

Changes in the cardiovascular system impacting teaching and learning include all the following except one. Select that one.

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased cardiac output
B)   increase in coronary blood flow
C)   increase in conduction problems
D)   increase in systolic or diastolic blood pressure

Exam 7: Older Learner