Deck 17: Living Safely in the Environment

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

all of the above

Question 2

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

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.

Answer 2

remove barriers and promote independent living for older adults in the community.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

impaired mobility.

Question 4

Senior centers can help older adults:

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.

Question 5

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

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 6

Unexplained cuts and bruises may be a sign of:

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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 9

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:

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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 12

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:

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