Chapter 4: The Therapeutic Response Across the Life Span

Chapter 4: The Therapeutic Response Across the Life Span

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MODIFIED TRUE/FALSE

1. Elder adults experience fewer chronic illnesses than acute illnesses. _________________________

ANS:  F, more

PTS:   1

2. Adults experience more hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, and hearing and vision impairments than any other age level. _________________________

ANS:  F, the elderly

PTS:   1

3. Adolescents experience a loss of self-identity and feelings of belonging—more than any other age level. _________________________

ANS:  F, the elderly

PTS:   1

4. In caring for adults, health professionals need to understand their own feelings toward aging parents or growing older themselves. _________________________

ANS:  F, the elderly

PTS:   1

5. The way individuals spend their younger years generally predicts how they will spend their elder years. _________________________

ANS:  T                                                     PTS:   1