AAFCS Gerontology and Elder Care

Question 1

What term describes the multidisciplinary scientific study of aging processes and the problems of older adults?

Accepted Answer

Gerontology

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Geriatrics

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Thanatology

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Gerontocracy

Question 2

Which federal program provides health insurance primarily for Americans aged 65 and older?

Accepted Answer

Medicare

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Medicaid

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CHIP

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TRICARE

Question 3

What is the most common type of dementia affecting older adults, accounting for approximately 60-80% of cases?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease

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Vascular dementia

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Lewy body dementia

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Frontotemporal dementia

Question 4

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, what is the primary developmental task of late adulthood (age 65 and older)?

Accepted Answer

Ego Integrity vs. Despair

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Generativity vs. Stagnation

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Intimacy vs. Isolation

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Identity vs. Role Confusion

Question 5

What term describes the age-related progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function?

Accepted Answer

Sarcopenia

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Osteoporosis

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Cachexia

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Kyphosis

Question 6

Which type of care allows older adults to receive skilled health assistance and personal care while continuing to live in their own homes?

Accepted Answer

Home health care

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Skilled nursing facility care

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Inpatient hospice care

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Acute hospital care

Question 7

Which term, coined by Robert Butler in 1969, describes prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination based on a person's age?

Accepted Answer

Ageism

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Paternalism

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Gerontophobia

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Elderspeak