AAFCS Gerontology and Elder Care 2

Question 1

What does the acronym ADL stand for in geriatric and elder care assessment?

Accepted Answer

Activities of Daily Living

Answer

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are basic self-care tasks—such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility—used to assess functional independence in older adults.

Question 2

Which nutritional deficiency is particularly prevalent among older adults due to reduced skin synthesis capacity and limited sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D deficiency

Answer

Vitamin D deficiency is common in older adults because aging significantly reduces the skin's capacity to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight, and many older adults have limited outdoor activity.

Question 3

What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)?

Accepted Answer

A facility providing multiple levels of care from independent to skilled nursing in one campus

Answer

A CCRC offers a continuum of care—including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care—within one campus, allowing residents to receive increased care as needs change without relocating.

Question 4

The concept of 'aging in place' most accurately refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Older adults remaining in their own homes and communities as they age

Answer

Aging in place refers to the ability of older adults to live in their own homes and communities safely, independently, and comfortably as they age, regardless of income, ability, or age.

Question 5

Which federal legislation, part of OBRA 1987, specifically established residents' rights and quality standards for nursing facilities?

Accepted Answer

Nursing Home Reform Act

Answer

The Nursing Home Reform Act, part of OBRA 1987, established comprehensive standards for nursing facility care and codified residents' rights including privacy, dignity, and individualized care.

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AAFCS Gerontology and Elder Care 2