Geriatrics unit 4 quiz - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Geriatrics- Unit 4 Quiz Define the problems of OA and DJD. - correct answer Over 50 million Americans, symptoms onset age 40 and up, pain and decreased mobility, and it's the leading cause of chronic disability in older adults What is the etiology of OA? - correct answer Officially, cause is unknown. Possibly due to breakdown of joint tissue (wear and tear vs oxidation) What are the 4 most common joints affected by OA? - correct answer Knee, wrist/hand, hip, spine What are the symptom...

Chapter Principles of Gerontology Key terms epidemiology 9 geriatrics 4 gerontologists 4 gerontology 4 homeostasis 17 homeostenosis 17 life expectancy 4 life span 11 risk factors 8 senescence 16 Learning OutCOmes On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Interpret demographic data according to race, gender, and age. 2. Relate leading causes of morbidity and mortality among older adults. 3. Identify common myths of aging and their contribution to ageism. 4...

QUIZ 1 NCM 0114 (GERIA LEC) 1. The Philippines like the other countries in the world has to prepare for its own ageing population, through all of the following but NOT: A. Increase constructions of tertiary level hospitals and facilities. B. Creating environment, such as facilities and public amenities to be more age-friendly. C. Train health care personnel and future health providers through inclusion of geriatrics in the curriculum D. Improve primary health care services. 2. Which statement a...