Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition
Chapter 10: Developmental Processes
Open-Book Quiz
NAME: ________________________________________
1. What do the developmental tasks of young adulthood focus on? (See p. 129 in your
3. Name the major cause of death and the most common health problems among those
4. During the middle years, what is the recommended frequency of a complete physical
5. What are the markers that perhaps more accurately define older age? (See p. 133 in
7. What do the developmental tasks in the older age group focus on? (See p. 134 in your
8. List the major causes of death in older age. (See p. 134 in your textbook.)
10. Describe activities that would promote health among those in the older age group.