Question 1

In 2017, approximately how many men and women were widows in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  500,000 
B)  1.1 million 
C)  1.9 million 
D)  2.6 million 
A)  500,000 
B)  1.1 million 
C)  1.9 million 
D)  2.6 million

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Symptoms related to menopause may include

Accepted Answer

A)  increased sexual desire. 
B)  excessive energy. 
C)  mood swings. 
D)  intellectual deterioration. 
A)  increased sexual desire. 
B)  excessive energy. 
C)  mood swings. 
D)  intellectual deterioration.

Question 4

All the following are government programs to help seniors financially, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  OAS. 
B)  CPP. 
C)  QPP. 
D)  HIS. 
A)  OAS. 
B)  CPP. 
C)  QPP. 
D)  HIS.

Question 5

Which of the following is most characteristic of retirement?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  setting a mandatory retirement age. 
B)  providing volunteer and paid employment for retirees. 
C)  offering retraining programs for occupational and leisure time activities for retirees. 
D)  providing community-sponsored classes for retirees. 
A)  setting a mandatory retirement age. 
B)  providing volunteer and paid employment for retirees. 
C)  offering retraining programs for occupational and leisure time activities for retirees. 
D)  providing community-sponsored classes for retirees.

Question 7

Fluid intelligence is the ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  move easily from situation to situation. 
B)  maintain short-term memory. 
C)  find solutions when confronted with a new problem. 
D)  memorize information and repeat it later. 
A)  move easily from situation to situation. 
B)  maintain short-term memory. 
C)  find solutions when confronted with a new problem. 
D)  memorize information and repeat it later.

Question 8

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All the following medications are used to treat arthritis, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  acetaminophen. 
B)  NSAIDs. 
C)  DMARDs. 
D)  OAS. 
A)  acetaminophen. 
B)  NSAIDs. 
C)  DMARDs. 
D)  OAS.

Question 10

Life expectancy of Canadian women is _____ years.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Lily's father died several years ago and her mother, who had been living independently, seems to have started having more difficulty with tasks of daily living. Lily wonders if her mother may be developing dementia. What signs and symptoms are associated with dementia? What might Lily do or suggest to help her mother? Are any treatments available? What changes can be made to her mother's living situation?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary
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Question 12

The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are

Accepted Answer

A)  forgetfulness and inability to concentrate. 
B)  confusion or disorientation. 
C)  aggressive behaviour and depression. 
D)  change in personality and hallucinations. 
A)  forgetfulness and inability to concentrate. 
B)  confusion or disorientation. 
C)  aggressive behaviour and depression. 
D)  change in personality and hallucinations.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The average length of life of members of a species is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lifespan. 
B)  life expectancy. 
C)  life cycle. 
D)  lifetime. 
A)  lifespan. 
B)  life expectancy. 
C)  life cycle. 
D)  lifetime.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The most serious potential consequence of menopause is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Beginning menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The slow disintegration of the tissue at the centre of the retina is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  glaucoma. 
B)  cataracts. 
C)  macular degeneration. 
D)  presbyopia. 
A)  glaucoma. 
B)  cataracts. 
C)  macular degeneration. 
D)  presbyopia.

Question 19

Benefits of volunteering include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  helper's high. 
B)  feelings of increased self-worth and tension. 
C)  perception of greater physical health. 
D)  fewer colds and headaches. 
A)  helper's high. 
B)  feelings of increased self-worth and tension. 
C)  perception of greater physical health. 
D)  fewer colds and headaches.

Question 20

Health Canada recommends that adults over the age of 50 should take a vitamin D supplement of what dose?

Accepted Answer

A)  200 IU 
B)  400 IU 
C)  800 IU 
D)  1000 IU 
A)  200 IU 
B)  400 IU 
C)  800 IU 
D)  1000 IU

In 2017, approximately how many men and women were widows in Canada?

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

Symptoms related to menopause may include

All the following are government programs to help seniors financially, EXCEPT:

Which of the following is most characteristic of retirement?

A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all the following, EXCEPT

Fluid intelligence is the ability to

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

All the following medications are used to treat arthritis, EXCEPT:

Life expectancy of Canadian women is _____ years.

The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are

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

The average length of life of members of a species is called

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

The most serious potential consequence of menopause is

Beginning menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

The slow disintegration of the tissue at the centre of the retina is known as

Benefits of volunteering include all the following, EXCEPT:

Health Canada recommends that adults over the age of 50 should take a vitamin D supplement of what dose?

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Exam 17: Aging: a Vital Process

In 2017, approximately how many men and women were widows in Canada?

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

Symptoms related to menopause may include

All the following are government programs to help seniors financially, EXCEPT:

Which of the following is most characteristic of retirement?

A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all the following, EXCEPT

Fluid intelligence is the ability to

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

All the following medications are used to treat arthritis, EXCEPT:

Life expectancy of Canadian women is _____ years.

The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are

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

The average length of life of members of a species is called

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

The most serious potential consequence of menopause is

Beginning menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

The slow disintegration of the tissue at the centre of the retina is known as

Benefits of volunteering include all the following, EXCEPT:

Health Canada recommends that adults over the age of 50 should take a vitamin D supplement of what dose?

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 on Connect

Environmental Health on Connect

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