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Ethical Considerations in Older Adult Health

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of ethical considerations in older adult health.
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Which of the following is a key ethical principle in older adult health?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Non-maleficence

  4. Justice

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autonomy is the principle of respecting the right of older adults to make decisions about their own health care.

What is the term for the process of making decisions about medical treatment for an older adult who is unable to make their own decisions?

  1. Informed consent

  2. Substituted judgment

  3. Best interests standard

  4. Proxy decision-making

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Proxy decision-making is the process of making decisions about medical treatment for an older adult who is unable to make their own decisions by a person who has been legally authorized to do so.

Which of the following is an ethical concern related to the use of restraints in older adult care?

  1. Loss of autonomy

  2. Increased risk of falls

  3. Skin breakdown

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ethical concerns related to the use of restraints in older adult care.

What is the term for the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to prolong life at all costs, even when the patient's quality of life is poor?

  1. Aggressive treatment

  2. Overtreatment

  3. Medical futility

  4. End-of-life care

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aggressive treatment is the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to prolong life at all costs, even when the patient's quality of life is poor.

Which of the following is an ethical concern related to the use of advance directives in older adult care?

  1. Patients may not be competent to make decisions about their future care.

  2. Advance directives may not be followed by health care providers.

  3. Advance directives may be used to coerce older adults into making decisions that they do not want to make.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ethical concerns related to the use of advance directives in older adult care.

What is the term for the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to improve their quality of life, even if it does not prolong their life?

  1. Palliative care

  2. Hospice care

  3. End-of-life care

  4. Comfort care

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Palliative care is the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to improve their quality of life, even if it does not prolong their life.

Which of the following is an ethical concern related to the allocation of scarce medical resources in older adult care?

  1. Older adults may be denied access to necessary medical care because of their age.

  2. Older adults may be given lower priority for medical care than younger adults.

  3. Older adults may be charged more for medical care than younger adults.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ethical concerns related to the allocation of scarce medical resources in older adult care.

What is the term for the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to prevent or delay the onset of disease or disability?

  1. Preventive care

  2. Early detection

  3. Health promotion

  4. Wellness

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Preventive care is the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to prevent or delay the onset of disease or disability.

Which of the following is an ethical concern related to the use of technology in older adult care?

  1. Older adults may be denied access to technology that could improve their quality of life.

  2. Older adults may be coerced into using technology that they do not want to use.

  3. Older adults may be charged more for technology than younger adults.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ethical concerns related to the use of technology in older adult care.

What is the term for the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to restore or improve their function?

  1. Rehabilitation

  2. Habilitation

  3. Restorative care

  4. Functional training

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rehabilitation is the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to restore or improve their function.

Which of the following is an ethical concern related to the use of research in older adult care?

  1. Older adults may be denied access to research that could benefit them.

  2. Older adults may be coerced into participating in research.

  3. Older adults may be charged more for research than younger adults.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ethical concerns related to the use of research in older adult care.

What is the term for the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to help them die with dignity?

  1. End-of-life care

  2. Hospice care

  3. Palliative care

  4. Comfort care

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

End-of-life care is the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to help them die with dignity.

Which of the following is an ethical concern related to the use of social media in older adult care?

  1. Older adults may be denied access to social media that could improve their quality of life.

  2. Older adults may be coerced into using social media that they do not want to use.

  3. Older adults may be charged more for social media than younger adults.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ethical concerns related to the use of social media in older adult care.

What is the term for the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to help them live independently for as long as possible?

  1. Aging in place

  2. Home care

  3. Assisted living

  4. Nursing home care

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aging in place is the practice of providing medical treatment to older adults that is intended to help them live independently for as long as possible.

Which of the following is an ethical concern related to the use of artificial intelligence in older adult care?

  1. Older adults may be denied access to artificial intelligence that could improve their quality of life.

  2. Older adults may be coerced into using artificial intelligence that they do not want to use.

  3. Older adults may be charged more for artificial intelligence than younger adults.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ethical concerns related to the use of artificial intelligence in older adult care.

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