GERO 116 Midterm Unit 1-3 CH:1,2,5,14,&7,9,&3,4,8 With Questions And Correct Answers.CH. 1
Female is the average caregiver
Geriatric- is the medical
... [Show More] specialty that deals with the physiology of aging and with the diagnosis and treatment of disease affecting older adults
Chronologic age – the number of years a person has lived, not the most meaningful measurement of aging
Gerontophobia- the fear of aging Ageism- the dislike of aging
Individuals older than 85 years now make up 4% of the U.S population- fastest growing segment Demographics- the statistical study of human populations
AARP- formerly known as the American association of retired persons Life- lease or life contract facilities- a housing option
Self-Neglect- the failure to provide for self because of lack of ability or awareness. Indicators: personal care, shopping, meal preparation, other household tasks
Respite care- allows primary caregiver to have time away from the demands of caregiving, thereby decreasing stress and the risk for abuse
CH. 2
1.The wear-and-tear theory
a. focuses on complex chemical reactions within the body
b. proposes that the elderly have decreased immunity
c. presumes that the body is similar to a machine
d. is part of Erickson’s stages of development
The correct answer is: presumes that the body is similar to a machine
2. According to the immunologic theory of aging, an older person is more susceptible to
a. falls
b. abuse
c. medication reactions
d. disease
3. The programmed theory of aging is a
a. biologic theory
b. molecular theory
c. cellular theory
d. psychosocial theory
4. An antioxidant that reduces the number of free radicals in the body is
a. capsicum
b. lobelia
c. inositol
d. selenium
5. Retirement communities that hold dances, exercise classes, shuffleboard tournaments, and group bicycle riding are all promoting the
a. activity theory
b. crosslink theory
c. disengagement theory
d. Clinker theory
The correct answer is: activity theory
6. The various theories of aging
a. are all based on facts [Show Less]