Question 1

Hearing loss is an uncommon physical change in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following is a good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid alcohol use. 
B)  Avoid exercise. 
C)  Avoid tobacco use. 
D)  Avoid overexposure to the sun. 
A)  Avoid alcohol use. 
B)  Avoid exercise. 
C)  Avoid tobacco use. 
D)  Avoid overexposure to the sun.

Question 6

An individual who studies phenomena associated with the aging process is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  gerontologist. 
B)  geriatrician. 
C)  ageologist. 
D)  oncologist. 
A)  gerontologist. 
B)  geriatrician. 
C)  ageologist. 
D)  oncologist.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  males aged 16-25 
B)  females aged 16-25 
C)  males aged 45-59 
D)  females aged 80 and over 
A)  males aged 16-25 
B)  females aged 16-25 
C)  males aged 45-59 
D)  females aged 80 and over

Question 8

The gradual decline in the ability to focus on nearby objects that occurs as people age is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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 11

The average senior stays in hospital _____ days longer for falls than any other cause.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  8 
D)  10 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  8 
D)  10

Question 12

The aging process occurs during the last half of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is an early indicator of dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to grasp a situation 
B)  forgetting conversations 
C)  forgetting events of the day 
D)  forgetting how to perform simple tasks 
A)  failure to grasp a situation 
B)  forgetting conversations 
C)  forgetting events of the day 
D)  forgetting how to perform simple tasks

Question 14

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

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

Hearing loss is an uncommon physical change in older adults.

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

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

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

Which of the following is a good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis?

An individual who studies phenomena associated with the aging process is a(n)

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

The gradual decline in the ability to focus on nearby objects that occurs as people age is called

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

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

The average senior stays in hospital _____ days longer for falls than any other cause.

The aging process occurs during the last half of life.

Which of the following is an early indicator of dementia?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding life expectancy?

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Exam 17: Aging: a Vital Process

Hearing loss is an uncommon physical change in older adults.

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

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

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

Which of the following is a good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis?

An individual who studies phenomena associated with the aging process is a(n)

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

The gradual decline in the ability to focus on nearby objects that occurs as people age is called

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

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

The average senior stays in hospital _____ days longer for falls than any other cause.

The aging process occurs during the last half of life.

Which of the following is an early indicator of dementia?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding life expectancy?

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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