Chapter 01: Trends and Issues MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s? a. Disability was viewed as unavoidable. b. Complications from disease increased mortality. c. Older adults‘ needs are similar to those of all adults. d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity. ANS: D Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people live longer. PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: p. 2 OBJ: 2 TOP: Aging Trends KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development NOT: Understanding 2. To which age group does the term ―aged‖ apply? a. 55–64 years of age b. 65–74 years of age c. 75–84 years of age d. 85 and older ANS: C The term aged refers to persons who are 75–84 years of age. PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 | Table 1.1 OBJ: 1 TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development NOT: Remembering 3. Which is true of ageism? a. It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age. b. It causes a person to fear aging. c. It involves the use of cultural s