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Health and Disability in Later Life

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Which of the following is a common health condition among older adults?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Stroke

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Heart disease, cancer, and stroke are all common health conditions among older adults.

What is the leading cause of disability among older adults?

  1. Arthritis

  2. Heart disease

  3. Stroke

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among older adults.

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a disability in later life?

  1. Poor health

  2. Lack of physical activity

  3. Social isolation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Poor health, lack of physical activity, and social isolation are all risk factors for developing a disability in later life.

What is the term for the process of losing the ability to perform activities of daily living?

  1. Aging

  2. Disability

  3. Frailty

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Frailty is the term for the process of losing the ability to perform activities of daily living.

Which of the following is a common type of disability among older adults?

  1. Mobility disability

  2. Cognitive disability

  3. Sensory disability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mobility disability, cognitive disability, and sensory disability are all common types of disability among older adults.

What is the term for the process of providing assistance to older adults with disabilities?

  1. Long-term care

  2. 介護 (kaigo)

  3. Assisted living

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Long-term care, 介護 (kaigo), and assisted living are all terms for the process of providing assistance to older adults with disabilities.

Which of the following is a type of long-term care?

  1. Home health care

  2. Nursing home care

  3. Assisted living

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Home health care, nursing home care, and assisted living are all types of long-term care.

What is the term for a facility that provides long-term care to older adults?

  1. Nursing home

  2. Assisted living facility

  3. Retirement community

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nursing home, assisted living facility, and retirement community are all terms for a facility that provides long-term care to older adults.

Which of the following is a goal of long-term care?

  1. To maintain or improve the older adult's quality of life

  2. To provide a safe and supportive environment

  3. To help the older adult remain independent for as long as possible

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To maintain or improve the older adult's quality of life, to provide a safe and supportive environment, and to help the older adult remain independent for as long as possible are all goals of long-term care.

What is the term for the process of planning for and providing care for older adults with disabilities?

  1. Aging in place

  2. Caregiving

  3. Eldercare

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aging in place, caregiving, and eldercare are all terms for the process of planning for and providing care for older adults with disabilities.

Which of the following is a type of caregiver?

  1. Family caregiver

  2. Friend caregiver

  3. Paid caregiver

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Family caregiver, friend caregiver, and paid caregiver are all types of caregivers.

What is the term for the emotional and physical toll that caregiving can take on the caregiver?

  1. Caregiver burden

  2. Caregiver stress

  3. Caregiver burnout

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Caregiver burden, caregiver stress, and caregiver burnout are all terms for the emotional and physical toll that caregiving can take on the caregiver.

Which of the following is a resource for caregivers?

  1. Support groups

  2. Respite care

  3. Financial assistance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Support groups, respite care, and financial assistance are all resources for caregivers.

What is the term for the process of transitioning from a hospital or nursing home to home care?

  1. Discharge planning

  2. Transitional care

  3. Home health care

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Discharge planning, transitional care, and home health care are all terms for the process of transitioning from a hospital or nursing home to home care.

Which of the following is a goal of discharge planning?

  1. To ensure a smooth and safe transition from the hospital or nursing home to home care

  2. To provide the older adult with the necessary resources and support

  3. To help the older adult regain their independence

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To ensure a smooth and safe transition from the hospital or nursing home to home care, to provide the older adult with the necessary resources and support, and to help the older adult regain their independence are all goals of discharge planning.

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