Question 1

Define Alzheimer's disease and explain the progression of the disease.

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease is a chronic degenerative illness in which changes in nerve fibers in the brain result in mental deterioration affecting memory, speech, and personality.
It progresses in stages, each of which is marked by increasingly impaired memory and judgment. In later stages of the disease these symptoms can be accompanied by agitation and restlessness (especially at night), loss of sensory perceptions, muscle twitching, and repetitive actions. Many patients become depressed, combative, and aggressive. In the final stage, disorientation is often complete. The person becomes dependent on others for eating, dressing, and other activities. Identity loss and speech problems are common. Eventually, control of bodily functions may be lost.

Question 2

The best indicator of successful aging is

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological years. 
B)  psychological age. 
C)  quality of life. 
D)  biological age. 
A)  chronological years. 
B)  psychological age. 
C)  quality of life. 
D)  biological age. C

Question 3

Which of the following is the loss or deprivation experienced by a survivor when a loved one dies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mourning 
B)  Grief 
C)  Bereavement 
D)  Denial 
A)  Mourning 
B)  Grief 
C)  Bereavement 
D)  Denial C

Question 4

A diet that includes adequate calcium throughout the adult years can help prevent bone loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Intentionally injecting lethal medication into a terminally ill person is a form of active euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following describes a facial change related to aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  The eyes appear more pronounced. 
B)  The earlobes shrink as a result of redistributed fatty deposits. 
C)  The nose becomes wider and longer. 
D)  The nose becomes flatter and blunter. 
A)  The eyes appear more pronounced. 
B)  The earlobes shrink as a result of redistributed fatty deposits. 
C)  The nose becomes wider and longer. 
D)  The nose becomes flatter and blunter.

Question 7

John has a disease whose symptoms include memory loss, disorientation, and personality changes. He has been diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  major depression. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  Parkinson's disease. 
A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  major depression. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease. 
D)  Parkinson's disease.

Question 8

By the age of 30 the lens of the eye begins to harden.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When care or treatment that would prolong life is deliberately withheld from a terminally ill person, this is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  rational suicide. 
B)  negligent homicide. 
C)  passive euthanasia. 
D)  active euthanasia. 
A)  rational suicide. 
B)  negligent homicide. 
C)  passive euthanasia. 
D)  active euthanasia.

Question 10

Which of the following is an age-related change in eyesight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pupils enlarge 
B)  Depth perception increases 
C)  Farsightedness often develops 
D)  Visual acuity improves 
A)  Pupils enlarge 
B)  Depth perception increases 
C)  Farsightedness often develops 
D)  Visual acuity improves

Question 11

As men age, testosterone levels drop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Name and briefly explain the five psychological stages of dying as defined by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.

Accepted Answer

1. Denial - an emotional rejection of im

Question 13

Thanatology is the study of death and dying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Maintaining positive relationships and cultivating a spiritual life are key components in a healthy aging process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Skin color and texture are not affected by aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Progressive brain impairments that interfere with memory and intellectual functioning is a condition known as

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia. 
B)  amnesia. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  cognitive loss. 
A)  dementia. 
B)  amnesia. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  cognitive loss.

Question 17

Older adults are more likely to use

Accepted Answer

A)  illicit drugs. 
B)  multiple prescription drugs. 
C)  over-the-counter drugs instead of prescription drugs because of cost. 
D)  alcohol in combination with prescription drugs. 
A)  illicit drugs. 
B)  multiple prescription drugs. 
C)  over-the-counter drugs instead of prescription drugs because of cost. 
D)  alcohol in combination with prescription drugs.

Question 18

Out-of-pocket medical expenses for older Americans have decreased since the 1990s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Grief is a response to significant loss and may vary in severity and duration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Social age refers to a person's habits and roles relative to

Accepted Answer

A)  employment history. 
B)  family expectations. 
C)  societal expectations. 
D)  hobbies and interests. 
A)  employment history. 
B)  family expectations. 
C)  societal expectations. 
D)  hobbies and interests.

Exam 27: Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

Define Alzheimer's disease and explain the progression of the disease.

The best indicator of successful aging is

Which of the following is the loss or deprivation experienced by a survivor when a loved one dies?

A diet that includes adequate calcium throughout the adult years can help prevent bone loss.

Intentionally injecting lethal medication into a terminally ill person is a form of active euthanasia.

Which of the following describes a facial change related to aging?

John has a disease whose symptoms include memory loss, disorientation, and personality changes. He has been diagnosed with

By the age of 30 the lens of the eye begins to harden.

When care or treatment that would prolong life is deliberately withheld from a terminally ill person, this is known as

Which of the following is an age-related change in eyesight?

As men age, testosterone levels drop.

Name and briefly explain the five psychological stages of dying as defined by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.

Thanatology is the study of death and dying.

Maintaining positive relationships and cultivating a spiritual life are key components in a healthy aging process.

Skin color and texture are not affected by aging.

Progressive brain impairments that interfere with memory and intellectual functioning is a condition known as

Older adults are more likely to use

Out-of-pocket medical expenses for older Americans have decreased since the 1990s.

Grief is a response to significant loss and may vary in severity and duration.

Social age refers to a person's habits and roles relative to

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