Question 1

John has developed the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. On average, how long can his family expect he will survive after the onset of these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 years 
B)  10 years 
C)  15 years 
D)  4 years 
A)  8 years 
B)  10 years 
C)  15 years 
D)  4 years A

Question 2

In 2013, the life expectancy of Canadian women was years.

Accepted Answer

A)  80 
B)  73 
C)  84 
D)  68 
A)  80 
B)  73 
C)  84 
D)  68 C

Question 3

Preventive medicine is as important for the elderly as it is for the rest of the population and may reduce medical costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following medications can have a negative impact on bone mass?

Accepted Answer

A)  corticosteroids 
B)  Prozac 
C)  aspirin 
D)  Fosamax 
A)  corticosteroids 
B)  Prozac 
C)  aspirin 
D)  Fosamax

Question 5

Fluid intelligence depends on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  alertness 
B)  memory 
C)  rapidity of responsiveness 
D)  all of the above 
A)  alertness 
B)  memory 
C)  rapidity of responsiveness 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

Identify one of the key physical changes or challenges facing people as they age. Describe the condition, and list at least four strategies for prevention or control/treatment.

Accepted Answer

One key physical change or challenge fac

Question 7

The risk of osteoporosis can be assessed through bone mineral density testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In 2013, the life expectancy of Canadian men was years.

Accepted Answer

A)  73 
B)  68 
C)  80 
D)  84 
A)  73 
B)  68 
C)  80 
D)  84

Question 9

To protect your hearing, you should avoid exposure to noises above _____________ decibels.

Accepted Answer

A)  90 
B)  125 
C)  75 
D)  100 
A)  90 
B)  125 
C)  75 
D)  100

Question 10

What percentage of older Canadians have heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  57 
B)  20 
C)  24 
D)  13 
A)  57 
B)  20 
C)  24 
D)  13

Question 11

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Life expectancy is not projected to increase in the future. 
B)  Women live longer than men do. 
C)  Lifestyle factors are a primary reason behind gender differences in life expectancy. 
D)  People who reach age 65 can expect to live another 19 or more years. 
A)  Life expectancy is not projected to increase in the future. 
B)  Women live longer than men do. 
C)  Lifestyle factors are a primary reason behind gender differences in life expectancy. 
D)  People who reach age 65 can expect to live another 19 or more years.

Question 12

Biological and medical risk factors for falls in the elderly include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  poor fitness levels. 
B)  use of multiple medications. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  age. 
A)  poor fitness levels. 
B)  use of multiple medications. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  age.

Question 13

Lifespan is considered to be approximately percent heritable.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  3 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  3

Question 14

Alcohol abuse affects approximately what percentage of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  3-5% 
B)  5-7% 
C)  over 10% 
D)  6-10% 
A)  3-5% 
B)  5-7% 
C)  over 10% 
D)  6-10%

Question 15

Hearing loss is an uncommon physical change in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe five strategies for age-proofing, and explain how each can help prevent, delay, lessen, or reverse negative changes associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

1. Regular exercise: Regular physical ac

Question 17

An estimated of older adults report injuries as a result of falls each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  20-30 
B)  10-15 
C)  5-10 
D)  15-20 
A)  20-30 
B)  10-15 
C)  5-10 
D)  15-20

Question 18

What percentage of Canadian women will experience an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  23 
C)  33 
D)  43 
A)  13 
B)  23 
C)  33 
D)  43

Question 19

Denise is 52 years old and beginning menopause. Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of her condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  irregular periods 
B)  hot flashes 
C)  vaginal dryness 
D)  constantly feeling cold 
A)  irregular periods 
B)  hot flashes 
C)  vaginal dryness 
D)  constantly feeling cold

Question 20

All of the following are helpful suggestions when volunteering, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  help as often as possible. 
B)  make volunteering mandatory. 
C)  practice random acts of kindness. 
D)  volunteer with others. 
A)  help as often as possible. 
B)  make volunteering mandatory. 
C)  practice random acts of kindness. 
D)  volunteer with others.

Exam 17: Aging: a Vital Process

John has developed the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. On average, how long can his family expect he will survive after the onset of these symptoms?

In 2013, the life expectancy of Canadian women was years.

Preventive medicine is as important for the elderly as it is for the rest of the population and may reduce medical costs.

Which of the following medications can have a negative impact on bone mass?

Fluid intelligence depends on which of the following factors?

Identify one of the key physical changes or challenges facing people as they age. Describe the condition, and list at least four strategies for prevention or control/treatment.

The risk of osteoporosis can be assessed through bone mineral density testing.

In 2013, the life expectancy of Canadian men was years.

To protect your hearing, you should avoid exposure to noises above _____________ decibels.

What percentage of older Canadians have heart disease?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding life expectancy?

Biological and medical risk factors for falls in the elderly include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Lifespan is considered to be approximately percent heritable.

Alcohol abuse affects approximately what percentage of older adults?

Hearing loss is an uncommon physical change in older adults.

Describe five strategies for age-proofing, and explain how each can help prevent, delay, lessen, or reverse negative changes associated with aging.

An estimated of older adults report injuries as a result of falls each year.

What percentage of Canadian women will experience an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime?

Denise is 52 years old and beginning menopause. Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of her condition?

All of the following are helpful suggestions when volunteering, EXCEPT:

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