Aging Long Term Care

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1- Which of the following are physical changes associated with aging?

neurons in the brain decrease

the size of the heart increases

the kidneys shrink

all of the above

2- Among older adults, what is the leading cause of injuries and hospital admissions?

falls

car accidents

depressive episodes

3- The average life expectancy in the United States today is?

close to 60

close to 65

close to 77

close to 90

4- What are the physical ailments associated with excessive drinking?

gastrointestinal complaints

panic attacks

hypoglycemia

all of the above

5- Common symptoms of Alzheimers disease include what?

psychosis

agitation

wandering

all of the above

6- Pharmacodynamics refers to what?

to a drug’s effect on its target organ

to the dynamic relationship between a pharmacist and patient

to the interaction between medications

7- A geriatric psychiatrist is a medical doctor with special training in what?

the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in the elderly

family medicine

a doctor that mediates estate plans

8- Ageism is reflected in what?

employment discrimination

patronizing attitudes

negative media images

all of the above

9- If a patient is having trouble bathing, managing finances, or driving, what should be done first?

talk with a pastor

consult with a doctor

avoid others

10- What percentage of Long Term Care is received in a home-like setting?

15%

30%

50%

80%

11- The average cost of a semi-private nursing home bed is how much per year?

$10,000

$15,000

$50,000

$150,000

12- Elderly adults often are reluctant to accept help from loved ones because?

they feel threatened

they fear losing their independence

they feel unloved

13- What are signs that the elderly person may need extra attention?

there is difficulty in doing basic tasks

poor hygiene

changes in health including weight loss

all of the above

14- Assisted living is usually available where?

in large apartments

in board and care homes

both a and b

15- Long-term care ombudsmen are advocates for what?

families of the elderly

residents of assisted living facilities

elderly with alcohol addiction

16- Failure of a mandated reporter to report elder abuse is what?

a misdemeanor

a felony

non-punishable

17- What individuals are at risk to fare poorly during the retirement phase?

individuals who typically do not want to retire

individuals who are compelled to retire because of poor health

individuals who experience a significant decline in their standard of living

all of the above

18- Research has shown that caregivers often are at increased risk for?

depression

illness

both of the above