Adult Development and Aging
Midterm Exam
Course Introduction
This course explores the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur during adulthood and old age. Students will examine major theories and research findings related to adult development, including issues such as identity, relationships, work, health, and psychological well-being. The course also addresses cultural, societal, and individual factors that influence the aging process, as well as common challenges and opportunities faced by adults in later life. Through case studies and current research, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of adult development across the lifespan.
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Growth and Development Across the Lifespan A Health Promotion Focus 2nd Edition by Leifer
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Chapter 1: Healthy People 2020
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Q1) The health-care worker advises a young woman who is 7 weeks pregnant to include folic acid supplements in her diet in order to:
A) strengthen muscles in preparation for effective labor.
B) help control excessive weight gain during pregnancy.
C) reduce incidence of congenital malformations.
D) enhance the probability of carrying the pregnancy to full term.
Answer: C
Q2) The health-care worker teaches a group of new parents about the "back to sleep" program,which is directed toward the reduction of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)by:
A) positioning the baby on a small flat pillow.
B) placing the baby on its back in the crib.
C) gently rocking the baby before returning it to bed.
D) tucking infant snuggly in the crib with a light blanket.
Answer: B
Q3) The life expectancy at birth in the United States is above ______ years.
Answer: 78
seventy-eight
seventy eight
The life expectancy at birth in the United States is 78.49 years.
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Chapter 2: Government Influences on Health Care
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Q1) The purpose of the state/national government program of Medicaid is to provide:
A) immunizations for preschool children.
B) prescription drugs at a lower cost.
C) medical care on the basis of need or poverty.
D) community clinics for women and children.
Answer: C
Q2) A student is preparing a report on the history of the Women,Infants,and Children (WIC)program would acquire the most useful information from:
A) Health, United States.
B) the Department of Health and Human Services.
C) the Federal Register.
D) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Answer: C
Q3) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)provides for:
A) health insurance for emergency treatment.
B) confidentiality of medical information.
C) payment for home health care.
D) medical care for single mothers and their children.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Cultural Considerations Across the Lifespan and in
Health and Illness
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Q1) Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)modalities include: (Select all that apply. )
A) acupuncture.
B) energy healing.
C) intravenous therapies.
D) physical therapy.
E) guided imagery.
Answer: A,B,E
Q2) When caring for an 8-hour postpartum Chinese patient who adheres to the cultural philosophy that pregnancy is a "cold" condition,the health-care worker will remember to:
A) offer no fluids at all.
B) thoroughly chill all food and drink.
C) turn up the thermostat.
D) restrict all spicy foods from the diet.
Answer: C
Q3) Deep feelings a person has about what is morally right are __________.
Answer: values
Values are deep feelings a person holds about what is morally right or wrong,good or bad.
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Chapter 4: The Influence of Family on Developing a Lifestyle
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Q1) The health-care worker assesses ethnocentrism in a patient when the patient says:
A) "There is no culture that can claim superiority to any other."
B) "A person's culture is central to his adjustment to reality."
C) "All cultures have something to teach us."
D) "White Anglo-Saxons will always set the civilization standard."
Q2) The changes that have occurred to the traditional nuclear family over the past 40 years include: (Select all that apply. )
A) decreased daily availability of the father.
B) dual-career parents.
C) larger families with young children.
D) increase in number of single-parent families.
E) expectation that children be more independent.
Q3) Studies suggest that viewing violent television programs or playing violent video games may cause:
A) visual disorders in preschool-age children.
B) sleep disorders in school-age children.
C) mental fatigue and irritability.
D) release of dopamine, which affects attention and learning.
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Chapter 5: Theories of Development
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Q1) When the health-care worker praises a child for eating all of the meal and expresses disappointment when the child does not eat,the health-care worker is following the behavioral theory of:
A) Skinner.
B) Erikson.
C) Freud.
D) Havighurst.
Q2) According to Piaget,children typically solve problems by trial and error during the ____________ stage of development.
Q3) The best advice to parents who want to encourage autonomy in their toddler would be to:
A) provide opportunities for the toddler to play with other children.
B) help the toddler learn right from wrong.
C) help the toddler to complete tasks.
D) encourage the toddler to do things for himself.
Q4) Behavior modification is basically designed to:
A) probe the unconscious motives of behavior.
B) alter current behavior patterns.
C) produce basic changes in personality.
D) relieve conflicts in behavior.
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Chapter 6: Prenatal Influences on Healthy Development
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Q1) During a telephone follow-up conversation 5 days postpartum,the woman tells the health-care worker,"I don't know what's wrong with me.I love my baby,but I seem to be crying all the time!" The woman is most likely experiencing: A) taking-in.
B) letting go.
C) postpartum blues.
D) attachment.
Q2) The most effective time for interaction between parents and the new baby is when the baby is in the state of:
A) active alert.
B) crying.
C) drowsiness.
D) quiet alert.
Q3) The ELSI program has been developed for the purpose of:
A) promoting fund raising for the study of gene therapy.
B) publishing up-to-date information on the progress of gene therapy.
C) evaluating the ethical, legal, and social implications of gene therapy.
D) educating the general public about the benefits of gene therapy.
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Chapter 7: The Infant
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Q1) Which age-appropriate toy(s)for a 3-month-old infant should be recommended? (Select all that apply. )
A) Crib mobile
B) Squeeze toys
C) Teething toys
D) Soft or furry quilt
E) Stuffed animals
Q2) The parents of a 6-month-old infant say that they are worried about their baby's thumb-sucking.The reply that is most informative would be:
A) "A pacifier should be substituted for the thumb."
B) "Nonnutritive sucking may indicate unsatisfied hunger."
C) "Sucking should be interrupted by diverting the baby's attention."
D) "Nonnutritive sucking during infancy is normal."
Q3) According to Freud's theory of development,the best toy for an infant would be a:
A) colorful mobile.
B) rattle.
C) teething ring.
D) baby swing.
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Chapter 8: Early Childhood
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Q1) In the instruction about considerations relative to the use of car seats,the health-care worker lists that before a child should be allowed to sit in the front seat of a car,the child should be at least ____ years of age.
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 13
Q2) Although a 14-month-old girl received a shock from an electrical outlet recently,her mother finds her about to place a paper clip in another outlet.The repeated behavior is due to:
A) cognitive development is delayed.
B) memory deficit.
C) inability to understand cause and effect.
D) desire for attention.
Q3) Complete myelinization of the brain does not occur until the age of:
A) 5 years.
B) 7 years.
C) 10 years.
D) 12 years.
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Chapter 9: Middle Childhood
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Q1) In middle childhood,the child's developing cognition is more focused on:
A) fantasy.
B) fun.
C) family.
D) fact.
Q2) The parents of an 8-year-old girl say that their daughter wants to join a softball team.Instruction regarding participation in sports at this age should include which of the following?
A) Organized sports, such as softball, are not appropriate at this age.
B) Competition is harmful to the establishment of a positive self-image.
C) Sports participation is encouraged if the type of sport is appropriate to the child's abilities.
D) Girls should compete only against girls because at this age boys are larger and have more muscle mass.
Q3) Frequent spankings as a discipline technique can:
A) be an effective deterrent over the long term.
B) establish the parent as an effective authoritarian.
C) shock the child into a permanently modified behavior.
D) teach violent behavior.
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Chapter 10: Adolescence
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Q1) According to the definition of vigorous exercise published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)in 2006,the exercise should: (Select all that apply. )
A) be at least 30 minutes in duration.
B) produce sweat.
C) be performed before meals.
D) increase respiration.
E) be practiced every day.
Q2) The health-care worker reminds a group of parents of adolescents that as they find their own identity,adolescents will demonstrate:
A) increased independence from peers and friends.
B) increased need for parental approval.
C) imitation of parental values and ideals.
D) less emotional dependence on parents.
Q3) The appropriate term for the initial menstrual period is:
A) ovulation.
B) puberty.
C) menarche.
D) luteinization.
Q4) The term__________ refers to the functional ability to reproduce.
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Chapter 11: Young Adulthood
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Q1) The health-care worker recommends that the young adult take up weight training for fitness and counsels that such activity should be: (Select all that apply. )
A) moderate to high intensity.
B) performed 2 or more days a week.
C) intense enough to involve all major muscle groups.
D) supervised and directed by a trainer.
E) prescribed by a physician.
Q2) Teaching to increase self care is effective when the adult learner makes which statement?
A) "I'll do whatever you say; you're the professional."
B) "I don't think I can quit smoking."
C) "I exercise for 30 minutes 5 times a week."
D) "What do you think I should do?"
Q3) A young woman pregnant with her first child is in the second trimester.The health-care worker will direct instruction toward:
A) detailed information about the birth process.
B) possible abnormalities of the fetus.
C) preparations about the physical environment for the expected infant.
D) birth-control measures after delivery.
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Chapter 12: Middle Adulthood
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Q1) A 52-year-old woman who is recently divorced and has just sent her last child to college says she just does not understand why she is feeling so "low and alone." She states she is not sleeping well and has no energy for anything.These most likely are symptoms of:
A) worsening depression related to early menopause.
B) pathologic depression related to the divorce.
C) the "empty nest" syndrome related to the children being gone from home and stress from the recent divorce.
D) indicative of her need to go out and get a job.
Q2) To enhance success for health teaching to middle-aged adults,the health-care worker should:
A) provide information related to health concerns and stressors common to the age-group.
B) begin with concepts about teaching and learning techniques.
C) incorporate structured learning activities that keep all group members learning at the same rate.
D) direct members to seek independent learning without formal instruction.
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Chapter 13: Late Adulthood
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Q1) To prevent or decrease age-related postmenopausal osteoporosis,the health-care worker recommends that the 66-year-old woman include in her lifestyle:
A) taking vitamins E and B-complex supplements.
B) increasing intake foods rich in iron.
C) maintaining annual health assessments.
D) performing regular aerobic, weight-bearing exercise.
Q2) The baseline goal for moderate to vigorous physical activity is ______ hours a week.
Q3) When planning health promotion classes for people in late adulthood,the health-care worker should include information about:
A) motor vehicle accidents.
B) stress management.
C) sexually transmitted diseases.
D) vitamin supplements.
Q4) The health-care worker recommends the practice of Tai Chi to an older adult to enhance ___________ strength.
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Chapter 14: Advanced Old-Age and Geriatrics
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Q1) A woman tells the health-care worker that her 85-year-old father is frequently confused about medication doses and frequently forgets to take his medicines.He usually eats crackers for dinner and sweet snacks for lunch.The daughter lives in a two-bedroom apartment with her two children and works full time.The health-care worker suggests that the most appropriate placement for him would be in:
A) the daughter's home.
B) a nursing home.
C) an assisted-living home.
D) a retirement center.
Q2) The health-care worker recommends the utilization of a senior center for a 79-year-old widow because in addition to a meal,a senior center can provide:
A) transportation to and from the center.
B) prescription drugs.
C) a venue for socialization.
D) a nurse counselor.
Q3) According to the _______ theory,a recently retired person who finds satisfaction in hobbies,travel,or volunteering is adjusting to life after retirement.
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Chapter 15: Planning for the End of Life
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Q1) A terminally ill patient in hospice care says that she plans to attend her grandson's college graduation 5 months from now.This patient:
A) is in denial about her condition.
B) has unrealistic expectations about the length of time she has left.
C) will probably live to attend the graduation.
D) is only offering her family false hope and should stop planning an event so far in the future.
Q2) The statement that best depicts the preschooler's understanding of death is:
A) "My brother is in a better place now and isn't sick now."
B) "It will seem funny not to play with my brother anymore."
C) "My mom and dad won't have two children since my brother died."
D) "I know that my brother got taken because I had a fight with him."
Q3) A 90-year-old West Indian man is dying,and 20 family members fill the hall as they try to crowd into the room.The culturally competent health-care worker will:
A) inform the family that only 3 or 4 at a time should try to be at the bedside.
B) move out unnecessary furniture to make room for the family.
C) direct the family to the waiting room so they will have more space.
D) call the chaplain to pray with the family.
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Chapter 16: Bereavement
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Q1) Persons experiencing bereavement should postpone making drastic changes in their lives for at least:
A) 1 month.
B) 6 months.
C) 1 year.
D) 2 years.
Q2) After giving birth to a stillborn baby,the woman says,"I just painted the baby's room.Do you think that had an influence on my baby's death?" The best response to this woman is:
A) "No, that's an old wives' tale."
B) "Maybe. The excessive exertion may have caused the loss of the baby."
C) "Looking for answers to questions like that will prolong your grief."
D) "I can understand your need to find an answer to what caused this."
Q3) The most therapeutic communication to use with a bereaved family should reflect:
A) reassurance of reduction of grief.
B) acknowledgment of the loss.
C) interpretation of depth of grief.
D) cheerfulness.
Q4) Saying goodbye to the pain of loss,the feeling of isolation,and the nearness of the loved one is known as _________ ____.
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