Question 1

Most driving accidents caused by older adult drivers occur at low speeds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which age group is most likely use physician services?

Accepted Answer

A)  55-64 year olds 
B)  65-74 year olds 
C)  75-84 year olds 
D)  those over age 85 
A)  55-64 year olds 
B)  65-74 year olds 
C)  75-84 year olds 
D)  those over age 85

Question 3

A daily, brisk, 30-minute walk has the following benefits to older adults except:

Accepted Answer

A)  boosts HDL cholesterol. 
B)  increases joint mobility for people with osteoarthritis. 
C)  lowers metabolic rate. 
D)  avoids obesity. 
A)  boosts HDL cholesterol. 
B)  increases joint mobility for people with osteoarthritis. 
C)  lowers metabolic rate. 
D)  avoids obesity.

Question 4

After age 70, men are less likely than women to report limitations with ADLs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Adult on-set diabetes is more common among white elders than among African American and Hispanic elders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Older people who take multiple medications:

Accepted Answer

A)  make up only 10% of the population aged 65 and older. 
B)  are more likely to be hospitalized for medication complications. 
C)  are usually very effective in keeping track of their medications. 
D)  have supplemental medical insurance that completely covers the cost of drugs. 
A)  make up only 10% of the population aged 65 and older. 
B)  are more likely to be hospitalized for medication complications. 
C)  are usually very effective in keeping track of their medications. 
D)  have supplemental medical insurance that completely covers the cost of drugs.

Question 7

Osteoporosis is a major risk factor for:

Accepted Answer

A)  significant weight loss in older people. 
B)  problems with bladder control. 
C)  fractures in the neck or the femur. 
D)  strokes. 
A)  significant weight loss in older people. 
B)  problems with bladder control. 
C)  fractures in the neck or the femur. 
D)  strokes.

Question 8

Recognizing the benefits of exercise for preventing further deterioration of chronic conditions, more than half of today's elders participate in regular physical activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following conditions has not been found to be higher among newer cohorts of elders compared to older cohorts?

Accepted Answer

A)  edentulousness (total tooth loss) 
B)  diabetes 
C)  hiatus hernia 
D)  AIDS 
A)  edentulousness (total tooth loss) 
B)  diabetes 
C)  hiatus hernia 
D)  AIDS

Question 10

Older people with diabetes are more likely than elders without diabetes to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be Caucasian. 
B)  be underweight. 
C)  have a longer life expectancy. 
D)  report ADL limitations. 
A)  be Caucasian. 
B)  be underweight. 
C)  have a longer life expectancy. 
D)  report ADL limitations.

Most driving accidents caused by older adult drivers occur at low speeds.

Which age group is most likely use physician services?

A daily, brisk, 30-minute walk has the following benefits to older adults except:

After age 70, men are less likely than women to report limitations with ADLs.

Adult on-set diabetes is more common among white elders than among African American and Hispanic elders.

Older people who take multiple medications:

Osteoporosis is a major risk factor for:

Recognizing the benefits of exercise for preventing further deterioration of chronic conditions, more than half of today's elders participate in regular physical activities.

Which of the following conditions has not been found to be higher among newer cohorts of elders compared to older cohorts?

Older people with diabetes are more likely than elders without diabetes to:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 4: Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Most driving accidents caused by older adult drivers occur at low speeds.

Which age group is most likely use physician services?

A daily, brisk, 30-minute walk has the following benefits to older adults except:

After age 70, men are less likely than women to report limitations with ADLs.

Adult on-set diabetes is more common among white elders than among African American and Hispanic elders.

Older people who take multiple medications:

Osteoporosis is a major risk factor for:

Recognizing the benefits of exercise for preventing further deterioration of chronic conditions, more than half of today's elders participate in regular physical activities.

Which of the following conditions has not been found to be higher among newer cohorts of elders compared to older cohorts?

Older people with diabetes are more likely than elders without diabetes to:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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