Exam 20: A Lifetime of Health

The moment the soul leaves the body is considered ____________________ death.

What reaction is one of five typical stages when facing death?

Which mental ability may begin to diminish by age 75?

____________________ is mainly recommended for short-term relief of hot flashes and night sweats.

____ is the complete cessation of menstrual periods for 12 consecutive months.

____________________ is the incineration of an individual's remains.

____________________ is classified as the progressive deterioration of brain cells and mental capacity.

What term describe the situation in which a person dies without a will?

Which statement is true concerning hospice programs?

Women, who have smaller skeletons, are more susceptible to ____________________ than men.

Who is most likely to become a caregiver when someone becomes terminally ill?

The second stage of responding to death when a patient learns that death is coming is called ____________________.

The drop in testosterone in men between the ages of 48 and 70 is often called ____________________.

Which group is the fastest growing cohort in America?

Stopping any extraordinary efforts to sustain life is called:

Match the items below with the most appropriate description. -loss in bone density

An individual in a persistent vegetative state may:

What is perhaps the greatest benefit of physical activity for older Americans?

Which form gives someone the power to make decisions on your behalf?

What is likely to be someone's first reaction upon learning that s/he has terminal cancer?