Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition
Chapter 10: Developmental Processes
Answer Key – Open-Book Quiz
2. Unintentional injury, homicide, suicide, and malignant neoplasms
3. The major cause of death is cardiovascular disease. The most common health
5. Biologic, psychological, and social age
6. During older age, declines in bodily function, particularly vision and hearing, and
7. Developmental tasks in older age focus on the redirection of energy and talents to
8. Heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, cerebrovascular disease, Alzheimer
9. Manage chronic illnesses and maintain and prolong the period of optimal physical,
10. Health-promotion activities should include proper nutrition, especially a low-fat,