The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by adults and children has significantly increased in the last decade. Individuals with chronic and/or disabling conditions are especially interested in CAM for the following reasons 1. CAM providers are easier to talk to. 2. CAM is better grounded in scientific evidence. 3. Dissatisfaction with the current […]
Aging is a process, and all individuals must perform certain developmental tasks at different stages in life. Clark and Andersons theorized that aging has positive and negative consequences that individuals must adjust and adapt to. These include which of the following? Select all that apply. 1. Recognition of aging and limitations 2. Redefinition of physical […]
Developmental disabilities are chronic impairments that occur during development and up to age 22. Disabilities limit functioning in at least three of seven areas. These may include 1. Dependent living, education, and finances 2. Race, gender and ethnicity 3. Care giving, dependence, and limitation 4. Self-help, language, and learning ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 4 Disabilities […]
The physically disabled may have one or more of several conditions based on functional limitations. The census bureau defined six subpopulations of disability. Which of the following are examples of these subpopulations? 1. Retardation, disability, and blindness 2. Self-care deficit and schizophrenia 3. Physical disability and mental disability 4. Deafness and paraplegia ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
The disabled individual may need extra support, care, and services from the family and the community. The potential effects on the family include 1. Options are limited for use of any discretionary income. 2. Self-concept and self-esteem may be altered. 3. The need to comply with legislation. 4. The services provided by the health department […]
The somewhat slower reaction speed and psychomotor response in the elderly can be related to the neurologic changes that occur with aging. Which of the following is true? 1. Older people can learn and perform as well as younger people, but they may be slower. 2. It has been demonstrated in simulated driving tests that […]
Adult day health is for individuals whose mental or physical function requires health care and supervision. Which of the following is true about some adult day health center? Health centers 1. Offer a philosophy of caring for supporting life until death occurs 2. Include independent living conditions for people who may need assistance with ADLs […]
The term used for prejudice about older people is 1. Ageism 2. Geriatrics 3. Neglect 4. Gerontology ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 The term used for prejudice about older people is ageism.
An example of an industrial activity of daily living is 1. Bathing 2. Preparing medications 3. Dressing 4. Eating ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 Bathing, dressing, and eating are basic activities of daily living, not industrial activities of daily living.
An elder is living independently in a single room in a full-service life care community. This living arrangement is described as 1. Adult day care 2. Home care 3. Nursing home 4. Assisted living ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 4 An elderly person living independently in a single room in a full-service life care community is […]
