Question 1

When people lose their hearing slowly as they age it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  auditory degeneration. 
B)  presbyopia. 
C)  presbycusis. 
D)  cataracts. 
A)  auditory degeneration. 
B)  presbyopia. 
C)  presbycusis. 
D)  cataracts.

Question 2

For successful aging, people need to develop good health habits in their early thirties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Gayle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gayle's exercise habits and hobbies can help prevent arthritis. 
B)  Gayle will need to take special care over her finances for retirement. 
C)  Gayle's diverse interests will help her enjoy her leisure time when she retires. 
D)  Gayle began saving for retirement early enough to support herself. 
A)  Gayle's exercise habits and hobbies can help prevent arthritis. 
B)  Gayle will need to take special care over her finances for retirement. 
C)  Gayle's diverse interests will help her enjoy her leisure time when she retires. 
D)  Gayle began saving for retirement early enough to support herself.

Question 4

Rapid decision-making and problem-solving ability is most accurately called

Accepted Answer

A)  common sense. 
B)  solid intelligence. 
C)  fluid intelligence. 
D)  critical thinking. 
A)  common sense. 
B)  solid intelligence. 
C)  fluid intelligence. 
D)  critical thinking.

Question 5

Cigarette smoking is linked to all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  premature balding. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  skin wrinkling. 
D)  muscle atrophy. 
A)  premature balding. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  skin wrinkling. 
D)  muscle atrophy.

Question 6

Environmental risk factors for falls in the elderly include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  potholes in sidewalks and roads. 
B)  poorly placed furniture in the home. 
C)  inadequate diet and exercise. 
D)  poorly designed buildings. 
A)  potholes in sidewalks and roads. 
B)  poorly placed furniture in the home. 
C)  inadequate diet and exercise. 
D)  poorly designed buildings.

Question 7

Which of the following is most characteristic of retirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  meeting deadlines 
B)  trying to find enough leisure time 
C)  seeking competition 
D)  needing to learn how to enjoy leisure time 
A)  meeting deadlines 
B)  trying to find enough leisure time 
C)  seeking competition 
D)  needing to learn how to enjoy leisure time

Question 8

Although few people reach this age, the upper end of the human life span is about ____________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  120 
B)  115 
C)  105 
D)  110 
A)  120 
B)  115 
C)  105 
D)  110

Question 9

All of the following are signs of depression, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of interest in usually pleasurable activities. 
B)  fatigue. 
C)  self-confidence. 
D)  insomnia. 
A)  loss of interest in usually pleasurable activities. 
B)  fatigue. 
C)  self-confidence. 
D)  insomnia.

Question 10

Canada's Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults indicate that adults over the age of 65 should accumulate at least minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity each week.

Accepted Answer

A)  120 
B)  200 
C)  100 
D)  150 
A)  120 
B)  200 
C)  100 
D)  150

Question 11

Juan is in his late teens. To help him with the aging process, he should

Accepted Answer

A)  reevaluate his health insurance plans. 
B)  establish good health habits. 
C)  develop important relationships. 
D)  assess his financial status. 
A)  reevaluate his health insurance plans. 
B)  establish good health habits. 
C)  develop important relationships. 
D)  assess his financial status.

Question 12

The medical term for severe deterioration of mental functioning resulting from a brain disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia. 
B)  AMD. 
C)  senility. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  dementia. 
B)  AMD. 
C)  senility. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease.

Question 13

Osteoporosis Canada indicates that the daily calcium requirement for Canadians over the age of 50 is:

Accepted Answer

A)  2000 mg 
B)  500 mg 
C)  1200 mg 
D)  1000 mg 
A)  2000 mg 
B)  500 mg 
C)  1200 mg 
D)  1000 mg

Question 14

For which of the following reasons is exercise beneficial for older people?

Accepted Answer

A)  hinders alertness and intelligence 
B)  prevents falls 
C)  increases fall risk 
D)  causes osteoporosis 
A)  hinders alertness and intelligence 
B)  prevents falls 
C)  increases fall risk 
D)  causes osteoporosis

Question 15

Repeatedly telling stories of the past is a classic sign of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Differences in life expectancy between males and females are due to all of the following, EXCEPT rates of

Accepted Answer

A)  tobacco use. 
B)  injury. 
C)  alcohol use. 
D)  exercise. 
A)  tobacco use. 
B)  injury. 
C)  alcohol use. 
D)  exercise.

Question 17

All of the following are TRUE about older people and the environment, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental factors can be a special concern for elderly people with diabetes. 
B)  indoor air quality isn't a concern for older people. 
C)  environmental conditions that are difficult for young people can be especially tough on the elderly. 
D)  even brief exposure to pollution can cause hospitalization for older people with breathing-related conditions. 
A)  environmental factors can be a special concern for elderly people with diabetes. 
B)  indoor air quality isn't a concern for older people. 
C)  environmental conditions that are difficult for young people can be especially tough on the elderly. 
D)  even brief exposure to pollution can cause hospitalization for older people with breathing-related conditions.

Question 18

Unresolved grief may result in all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  talking about the death as if it occurred yesterday. 
B)  excessive chronic illnesses. 
C)  unrealistic or harmful behaviour. 
D)  hostility toward people connected with the death. 
A)  talking about the death as if it occurred yesterday. 
B)  excessive chronic illnesses. 
C)  unrealistic or harmful behaviour. 
D)  hostility toward people connected with the death.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about osteoporosis is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women experience greater fractures than men. 
B)  Women have 10-25% less bone mass than do men. 
C)  Black women have greater bone densities than Asian women. 
D)  White women have greater bone densities than black women. 
A)  Women experience greater fractures than men. 
B)  Women have 10-25% less bone mass than do men. 
C)  Black women have greater bone densities than Asian women. 
D)  White women have greater bone densities than black women.

Question 20

What percentage of older Canadians have had a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  25 
C)  54 
D)  20 
A)  13 
B)  25 
C)  54 
D)  20

When people lose their hearing slowly as they age it is called:

For successful aging, people need to develop good health habits in their early thirties.

Rapid decision-making and problem-solving ability is most accurately called

Cigarette smoking is linked to all of the following, EXCEPT

Environmental risk factors for falls in the elderly include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following is most characteristic of retirement?

Although few people reach this age, the upper end of the human life span is about ____________ years.

All of the following are signs of depression, EXCEPT:

Canada's Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults indicate that adults over the age of 65 should accumulate at least minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity each week.

Juan is in his late teens. To help him with the aging process, he should

The medical term for severe deterioration of mental functioning resulting from a brain disorder is

Osteoporosis Canada indicates that the daily calcium requirement for Canadians over the age of 50 is:

For which of the following reasons is exercise beneficial for older people?

Repeatedly telling stories of the past is a classic sign of dementia.

Differences in life expectancy between males and females are due to all of the following, EXCEPT rates of

All of the following are TRUE about older people and the environment, EXCEPT

Unresolved grief may result in all of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about osteoporosis is FALSE?

What percentage of older Canadians have had a stroke?

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Exam 17: Aging: a Vital Process

When people lose their hearing slowly as they age it is called:

For successful aging, people need to develop good health habits in their early thirties.

Rapid decision-making and problem-solving ability is most accurately called

Cigarette smoking is linked to all of the following, EXCEPT

Environmental risk factors for falls in the elderly include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following is most characteristic of retirement?

Although few people reach this age, the upper end of the human life span is about ____________ years.

All of the following are signs of depression, EXCEPT:

Canada's Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults indicate that adults over the age of 65 should accumulate at least minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity each week.

Juan is in his late teens. To help him with the aging process, he should

The medical term for severe deterioration of mental functioning resulting from a brain disorder is

Osteoporosis Canada indicates that the daily calcium requirement for Canadians over the age of 50 is:

For which of the following reasons is exercise beneficial for older people?

Repeatedly telling stories of the past is a classic sign of dementia.

Differences in life expectancy between males and females are due to all of the following, EXCEPT rates of

All of the following are TRUE about older people and the environment, EXCEPT

Unresolved grief may result in all of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about osteoporosis is FALSE?

What percentage of older Canadians have had a stroke?

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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