Question 1

The most serious potential consequence of menopause is

Accepted Answer

A)  bone fractures. 
B)  tooth decay. 
C)  memory loss. 
D)  joint discomfort. 
A)  bone fractures. 
B)  tooth decay. 
C)  memory loss. 
D)  joint discomfort.

Question 2

The leading cause of blindness worldwide is:

Accepted Answer

A)  cataracts. 
B)  severe retinopathy. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  glaucoma. 
A)  cataracts. 
B)  severe retinopathy. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  glaucoma.

Question 3

All of the following statements are FALSE regarding caregiving, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Caregiving can be rewarding but it is also hard work. 
B)  Recent studies indicate the average woman will spend about 18 years caring for an aging relative. 
C)  Studies show a grown son will assume a role of caregiving for his elderly relative. 
D)  Most families abandon their aging relatives because they cannot provide adequate care. 
A)  Caregiving can be rewarding but it is also hard work. 
B)  Recent studies indicate the average woman will spend about 18 years caring for an aging relative. 
C)  Studies show a grown son will assume a role of caregiving for his elderly relative. 
D)  Most families abandon their aging relatives because they cannot provide adequate care.

Question 4

Gayle is 42 years old, single, and does not plan to marry. She has taught school for 20 years and plans to retire in 12 more years. Last year, Gayle began to contribute to a teacher's retirement plan and to a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). She is in good health, and her hobbies include reading, embroidery, gardening, and bowling. She attends an aerobic dance class 3 times each week and has done so for years. Gayle has a family history of diabetes, so she takes her health seriously. Gayle is beginning to notice some age-related changes in her body, but she accepts them as normal. She has a good network of friends that she vacations with every year. She likes to travel and enjoys life. Gayle's activity level will help protect her from experiencing all of the following as she ages, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  loss of fluid intelligence. 
D)  declines in vision and hearing. 
A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  loss of fluid intelligence. 
D)  declines in vision and hearing.

Question 5

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  males age 16-25 
B)  females age 80 and over 
C)  males age 65 and over 
D)  females age 16-25 
A)  males age 16-25 
B)  females age 80 and over 
C)  males age 65 and over 
D)  females age 16-25

Question 6

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people over 75.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Problems associated with osteoporosis include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  improved mobility. 
B)  breathing problems. 
C)  severe back and hip pain. 
D)  loss of height. 
A)  improved mobility. 
B)  breathing problems. 
C)  severe back and hip pain. 
D)  loss of height.

Question 8

Community resources to help older adults remain active in their own homes include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  adult day hospital care. 
B)  homemaker services. 
C)  visiting nurses. 
D)  free legal aid. 
A)  adult day hospital care. 
B)  homemaker services. 
C)  visiting nurses. 
D)  free legal aid.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased bone fractures caused by increased bone mass 
B)  maintenance of flexibility and balance 
C)  prevention against osteoporosis 
D)  increased effectiveness of the immune system 
A)  increased bone fractures caused by increased bone mass 
B)  maintenance of flexibility and balance 
C)  prevention against osteoporosis 
D)  increased effectiveness of the immune system

Question 10

Ways to protect your hearing when around loud noises include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  practice being around loud music as your ears will adapt. 
B)  stay as far as possible from the sound's source. 
C)  limit your time of exposure. 
D)  wear ear plugs. 
A)  practice being around loud music as your ears will adapt. 
B)  stay as far as possible from the sound's source. 
C)  limit your time of exposure. 
D)  wear ear plugs.

Question 11

What do you want your life to be like when you are old? Do you hope to retire or continue working indefinitely?

Accepted Answer

When I am old, I hope to have a life tha

Question 12

Age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and function is called

Accepted Answer

A)  sarcopenia. 
B)  arthritis. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  glaucoma. 
A)  sarcopenia. 
B)  arthritis. 
C)  osteoporosis. 
D)  glaucoma.

Question 13

The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An average pack-a-day smoker can expect to live approximately how many years fewer than a nonsmoker?

Accepted Answer

A)  13-14 
B)  10-11 
C)  19-20 
D)  5-6 
A)  13-14 
B)  10-11 
C)  19-20 
D)  5-6

Question 15

A disease in which the fluid inside the eye is under abnormally high pressure and can lead to blindness is

Accepted Answer

A)  presbyopia. 
B)  glaucoma. 
C)  conjunctivitis. 
D)  cataracts. 
A)  presbyopia. 
B)  glaucoma. 
C)  conjunctivitis. 
D)  cataracts.

Question 16

Changes in body structure that result from the passage of time are called _______________ aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  sociological 
B)  biological 
C)  chronological 
D)  psychological 
A)  sociological 
B)  biological 
C)  chronological 
D)  psychological

Question 17

Typical symptoms of unresolved grief include all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  unrealistic behaviour (for example, giving away all of one's belongings). 
B)  manic behaviour. 
C)  talking about the death as if it were "just yesterday." 
D)  hostility toward those connected with the death. 
A)  unrealistic behaviour (for example, giving away all of one's belongings). 
B)  manic behaviour. 
C)  talking about the death as if it were "just yesterday." 
D)  hostility toward those connected with the death.

Question 18

Men who commit suicide are more likely to have had a physical illness and be widowed or divorced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What influences have shaped your views about aging?

Accepted Answer

There are several influences that have s

Question 20

What percentage of injury-related hospitalizations for older adults are the result of falls?

Accepted Answer

A)  17 
B)  69 
C)  47 
D)  85 
A)  17 
B)  69 
C)  47 
D)  85

The most serious potential consequence of menopause is

The leading cause of blindness worldwide is:

All of the following statements are FALSE regarding caregiving, EXCEPT

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people over 75.

Problems associated with osteoporosis include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Community resources to help older adults remain active in their own homes include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?

Ways to protect your hearing when around loud noises include all of the following, EXCEPT:

What do you want your life to be like when you are old? Do you hope to retire or continue working indefinitely?

Age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and function is called

The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.

An average pack-a-day smoker can expect to live approximately how many years fewer than a nonsmoker?

A disease in which the fluid inside the eye is under abnormally high pressure and can lead to blindness is

Changes in body structure that result from the passage of time are called _______________ aging.

Typical symptoms of unresolved grief include all of the following, EXCEPT

Men who commit suicide are more likely to have had a physical illness and be widowed or divorced.

What influences have shaped your views about aging?

What percentage of injury-related hospitalizations for older adults are the result of falls?

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Exam 17: Aging: a Vital Process

The most serious potential consequence of menopause is

The leading cause of blindness worldwide is:

All of the following statements are FALSE regarding caregiving, EXCEPT

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people over 75.

Problems associated with osteoporosis include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Community resources to help older adults remain active in their own homes include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?

Ways to protect your hearing when around loud noises include all of the following, EXCEPT:

What do you want your life to be like when you are old? Do you hope to retire or continue working indefinitely?

Age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and function is called

The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.

An average pack-a-day smoker can expect to live approximately how many years fewer than a nonsmoker?

A disease in which the fluid inside the eye is under abnormally high pressure and can lead to blindness is

Changes in body structure that result from the passage of time are called _______________ aging.

Typical symptoms of unresolved grief include all of the following, EXCEPT

Men who commit suicide are more likely to have had a physical illness and be widowed or divorced.

What influences have shaped your views about aging?

What percentage of injury-related hospitalizations for older adults are the result of falls?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Psychological Health

Stress: the Constant Challenge

Weight Management

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Healthy Relationships and Communication

Healthy Sexuality

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society

Dying and Death

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Environmental Health

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