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Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
How can incontinence affect older people socially and emotionally?
It can lead to embarrassment or isolation due to anxiety about the condition.
It always makes people more outgoing.
It has no effect on social interactions.
It improves confidence in social settings.
Explain how chronic illnesses can impact both physical and psychological aspects of a person's life.
Chronic illnesses can worsen stress or depression and affect physical abilities, leading to challenges in social development and daily functioning.
Chronic illnesses only affect physical health and never psychological well-being.
Chronic illnesses always result in improved mental health.
Chronic illnesses have no impact on social or emotional aspects.
Which of the following is an example of achieving a life goal that may increase self-esteem in elderly people?
Reaching a certain level of a job or having raised a family.
Learning a new language.
Moving to a new city.
Starting a new hobby.
Which situation could put someone in a poor position and affect their confidence?
Loss of an income
Winning a lottery
Starting a new hobby
Making new friends
Which of the following is NOT typically considered an effect of social change in late adulthood?
Death of friends
Changing of roles
Death of a partner
Starting a new career as a teenager
According to the effects of social change, what is one way people may become more involved after retirement?
By participating in politics and community issues
By traveling abroad
By starting a new business
By moving to a new city
Given the information, how might the increase in leisure time after retirement impact a person's sense of purpose and interest in life?
It may decrease their sense of purpose and interest due to loss of income and routine.
It always increases their sense of purpose and interest.
It has no impact on their sense of purpose and interest.
It makes them more stressed about work.
How has the responsibility for caring for older people changed in recent times?
It is now more likely to be the welfare state
It is now more likely to be private companies
It is now more likely to be friends
It is now more likely to be religious institutions
Compare the cultural approaches to elder care in Britain and Asia. What are the key differences in focus?
Britain focuses on power and independence, while Asia focuses on respect and family care
Both focus on government welfare
Britain focuses on religious support, while Asia focuses on financial independence
Both focus on technological advancements
A patient with a mental health problem is referred to a specialist unit for monitoring. What type of care is this?
Secondary care
Primary care
Acute care
Preventive care
Which of the following is a financial entitlement that older people in the UK may receive?
Free gym memberships
Free NHS prescriptions
Free internet access
Free car insurance
Discuss the relationship between an ageing population and emergency admissions among those aged 85 and over.
As the population ages, a higher percentage (65%) of those aged 85+ are likely to be emergency admissions.
Emergency admissions decrease as the population ages.
Only people under 65 are likely to be emergency admissions.
There is no relationship between age and emergency admissions.
What is osteoarthritis?
A degenerative disease caused by wear and tear of the joints and ageing
A bacterial infection of the joints
A genetic disorder affecting bone growth
A viral disease that affects muscles
Explain how osteoarthritis can eventually limit movement.
The pain and loss of protective cartilage make movement difficult
The muscles become stronger and restrict movement
The bones grow longer and limit movement
The skin tightens around the joint
Given the physical changes described, what strategies might help reduce pain and improve mobility for someone with osteoarthritis?
Physical therapy and joint-friendly exercises
Ignoring the pain and continuing normal activities
Eating more sugar
Avoiding all movement
Which term best describes the type of disease osteoarthritis is?
Degenerative
Infectious
Autoimmune
Congenital
What is the main function of cartilage in joints?
Acts as a protective cushion
Produces blood cells
Stores fat
Connects muscles to bones
What is the process of clogging up of arteries and other blood vessels due to fats such as cholesterol called?
Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Angina
Arrhythmia
Why might older adults become malnourished even if they eat the same diet as when they were younger?
Their absorption of nutrients becomes less efficient
They eat less food
Their metabolism speeds up
They exercise more
