Ch.9 Review

Most elderly persons experience significant mental decline as they age, many to the point of mental incompetence.

• True

• False

This is a person that advocates for the elderly.

• CNA

• RN

• Dr

• Ombudsman

The changes that occur with aging occur at about the same rate for all individuals.

• True

• False

This is is a physical or mental defect or handicap that interferes with normal function.

• disease

• disability

• diagnosis

• dementia

A move to a long-term care facility creates stress in elderly individuals.

• True

• False

Some elderly individuals feel a major sense of loss upon retirement.

• True

• False

A large percentage of older adults have health conditions that require them to live in long-term facilities such as nursing homes.

• True

• False

Promote awareness of person, time, and place by providing _____________.

• reality orientation

• a routine

• pictures

• instruction