Question 1

Elder-friendly communities value and support older adults and include access to affordable:

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation and housing. 
B)  health care. 
C)  social opportunities. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  transportation and housing. 
B)  health care. 
C)  social opportunities. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 2

Senior centers can help older adults:

Accepted Answer

A)  schedule medical appointments in a timely manner. 
B)  keep from becoming socially isolated. 
C)  stay connected with family members. 
D)  prevent complications from disease. 
A)  schedule medical appointments in a timely manner. 
B)  keep from becoming socially isolated. 
C)  stay connected with family members. 
D)  prevent complications from disease. B

Question 3

Since the late 1990s, which of the following is MOST accurate about participation in the labor force by people aged 65 and older:

Accepted Answer

A)  steadily decreasing 
B)  steadily increasing 
C)  steadily increasing and moving more toward full-time work rather than part-time work 
D)  steadily decreasing and moving more toward part-time work rather than full-time work 
A)  steadily decreasing 
B)  steadily increasing 
C)  steadily increasing and moving more toward full-time work rather than part-time work 
D)  steadily decreasing and moving more toward part-time work rather than full-time work C

Question 4

According to the Administration on Aging, this percentage of people aged 65 and older were living in institutions such as long-term care facilities in 2008:

Accepted Answer

A)  4.1% 
B)  14.1% 
C)  1.4% 
D)  10.4% 
A)  4.1% 
B)  14.1% 
C)  1.4% 
D)  10.4%

Question 5

The biggest difference between providing care in the home versus in the acute care setting is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  in a home the owner makes all the rules. 
B)  in a home nurses are in control. 
C)  the nurse is an invited guest. 
D)  the level of expected care is lower. 
A)  in a home the owner makes all the rules. 
B)  in a home nurses are in control. 
C)  the nurse is an invited guest. 
D)  the level of expected care is lower.

Question 6

Although most older adults would prefer to age in place, many are unable to do so. Limitations to aging in place include:

Accepted Answer

A)  public transportation. 
B)  impaired mobility. 
C)  home safety modifications. 
D)  retirement benefits. 
A)  public transportation. 
B)  impaired mobility. 
C)  home safety modifications. 
D)  retirement benefits.

Question 7

One mission of this organization is to enhance the quality of life for rural Americans:

Accepted Answer

A)  The National Center on Senior Transportation 
B)  The Social Security Administration 
C)  The United States Department of Agriculture 
D)  The National Institute of Senior Centers 
A)  The National Center on Senior Transportation 
B)  The Social Security Administration 
C)  The United States Department of Agriculture 
D)  The National Institute of Senior Centers

Question 8

Unexplained cuts and bruises may be a sign of:

Accepted Answer

A)  abuse. 
B)  neglect. 
C)  undiagnosed cancer. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  abuse. 
B)  neglect. 
C)  undiagnosed cancer. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease.

Question 9

The goal of the National Adult Day Services Association is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure that availability of adult day services matches community needs. 
B)  promote standards and guidelines for local centers. 
C)  provide training for managers of adult day care centers. 
D) 2 and 3 
A)  ensure that availability of adult day services matches community needs. 
B)  promote standards and guidelines for local centers. 
C)  provide training for managers of adult day care centers. 
D) 2 and 3

Question 10

Recent statistics show that, on average, people aged 65 to 69 take about how many prescriptions each year?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  1 
C)  14 
D)  18 
A)  12 
B)  1 
C)  14 
D)  18

Question 11

Your homebound patient is confused, disoriented, and unable to make good judgments. Reporting findings to this agency will lead to further assessment about the safety of remaining in the home:

Accepted Answer

A)  patient's insurance company 
B)  local Adult Protective Services Association 
C)  National Association for Home Care and Hospice 
D)  Alzheimer's Association 
A)  patient's insurance company 
B)  local Adult Protective Services Association 
C)  National Association for Home Care and Hospice 
D)  Alzheimer's Association

Question 12

The overall goal of the Public Service Agreement 17 movement is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the number of assisted living communities in the United States. 
B)  remove barriers and promote independent living for older adults in the community. 
C)  gather feedback from older adults about aging in place. 
D)  evaluate the adequacy of residential settings for the elderly. 
A)  increase the number of assisted living communities in the United States. 
B)  remove barriers and promote independent living for older adults in the community. 
C)  gather feedback from older adults about aging in place. 
D)  evaluate the adequacy of residential settings for the elderly.

Elder-friendly communities value and support older adults and include access to affordable:

Senior centers can help older adults:

Since the late 1990s, which of the following is MOST accurate about participation in the labor force by people aged 65 and older:

According to the Administration on Aging, this percentage of people aged 65 and older were living in institutions such as long-term care facilities in 2008:

The biggest difference between providing care in the home versus in the acute care setting is that:

Although most older adults would prefer to age in place, many are unable to do so. Limitations to aging in place include:

One mission of this organization is to enhance the quality of life for rural Americans:

Unexplained cuts and bruises may be a sign of:

The goal of the National Adult Day Services Association is to:

Recent statistics show that, on average, people aged 65 to 69 take about how many prescriptions each year?

Your homebound patient is confused, disoriented, and unable to make good judgments. Reporting findings to this agency will lead to further assessment about the safety of remaining in the home:

The overall goal of the Public Service Agreement 17 movement is to:

What Does It Mean to Age Successfully

Midrange Theory of Successful Aging

Understanding Older Adults: US and Global Perspectives

Challenges and Opportunities of Growing Old

An Evidence-Based Team Approach to Optimal Wellness

Engaging Older Adults As Partners in Their Care

Health Priorities for the Older Adult

Challenges to Physical Health

Assessing the Older Adult: Whats Different

Staying Physically Fit As We Age

Assistive Technology to Optimize Physical Functioning

Optimizing Rest and Sleep Patterns

Intimacy, Sexuality, and Aging

Healthy Eating

Using Medications Safely and Effectively

Economic Considerations of Aging

Legal Considerations

Older Adults As Caregivers and Care Recipients

Relating to Older Adults in a Culturally Diverse World

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults

Challenges to Mental Wellness

Spirituality in Aging

Planning for the End of Life

International Perspectives on Aging

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Exam 17: Living Safely in the Environment

Elder-friendly communities value and support older adults and include access to affordable:

Senior centers can help older adults:

Since the late 1990s, which of the following is MOST accurate about participation in the labor force by people aged 65 and older:

According to the Administration on Aging, this percentage of people aged 65 and older were living in institutions such as long-term care facilities in 2008:

The biggest difference between providing care in the home versus in the acute care setting is that:

Although most older adults would prefer to age in place, many are unable to do so. Limitations to aging in place include:

One mission of this organization is to enhance the quality of life for rural Americans:

Unexplained cuts and bruises may be a sign of:

The goal of the National Adult Day Services Association is to:

Recent statistics show that, on average, people aged 65 to 69 take about how many prescriptions each year?

Your homebound patient is confused, disoriented, and unable to make good judgments. Reporting findings to this agency will lead to further assessment about the safety of remaining in the home:

The overall goal of the Public Service Agreement 17 movement is to:

What Does It Mean to Age Successfully

Midrange Theory of Successful Aging

Understanding Older Adults: US and Global Perspectives

Challenges and Opportunities of Growing Old

An Evidence-Based Team Approach to Optimal Wellness

Engaging Older Adults As Partners in Their Care

Health Priorities for the Older Adult

Challenges to Physical Health

Assessing the Older Adult: Whats Different

Staying Physically Fit As We Age

Assistive Technology to Optimize Physical Functioning

Optimizing Rest and Sleep Patterns

Intimacy, Sexuality, and Aging

Healthy Eating

Using Medications Safely and Effectively

Economic Considerations of Aging

Legal Considerations

Older Adults As Caregivers and Care Recipients

Relating to Older Adults in a Culturally Diverse World

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults

Challenges to Mental Wellness

Spirituality in Aging

Planning for the End of Life

International Perspectives on Aging

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