Question 1

Discuss the four reasons that women have a greater life expectancy than men.

Accepted Answer

Women tend to develop conditions such as heart disease or stroke about 20 years later than men. Because women have two X chromosomes, they have a back-up set of these genes, allowing their genomes to choose the best of the pair. Men are more likely to die from unintentional injuries than women. Finally, women are less likely to internalize stress, loneliness, and anger than men, which can powerfully affect health over time.

Question 2

Everyone experiences grieving as a five-stage process,with each stage lasting one to two months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Martha has osteoarthritis.Which of the following activities should she avoid?

Accepted Answer

A) Swimming 
B) Walking 
C) Jogging 
D) Tai chi 
A) Swimming 
B) Walking 
C) Jogging 
D) Tai chi C

Question 4

All of the following factors put women at higher risk than men for osteoporosis except

Accepted Answer

A) testosterone in males helps maintain bone mass in men as they age. 
B) women live an average of five years longer than men,and bone loss increases with age. 
C) falling estrogen levels after menopause accelerate bone loss. 
D) many women strive to stay thin and keep their body weight low in their youth,which can result in lower bone density. 
A) testosterone in males helps maintain bone mass in men as they age. 
B) women live an average of five years longer than men,and bone loss increases with age. 
C) falling estrogen levels after menopause accelerate bone loss. 
D) many women strive to stay thin and keep their body weight low in their youth,which can result in lower bone density.

Question 5

Penny is a 45-year-old female who is experiencing changes in her menstrual cycle,mood swings,and vaginal dryness.Her symptoms are most likely due to

Accepted Answer

A) menopause. 
B) premenstrual syndrome. 
C) PMDD. 
D) perimenopause. 
A) menopause. 
B) premenstrual syndrome. 
C) PMDD. 
D) perimenopause.

Question 6

All of the following statements regarding hormone replacement therapy are true except:

Accepted Answer

A) It is not as effective as bioidentical hormones for treating menopausal symptoms. 
B) It is the most effective treatment for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. 
C) It has been linked to an increased risk for breast cancer and cardiovascular disease in some women. 
D) It is now prescribed for a shorter period of time and at the lowest possible dose to minimize potential risks. 
A) It is not as effective as bioidentical hormones for treating menopausal symptoms. 
B) It is the most effective treatment for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. 
C) It has been linked to an increased risk for breast cancer and cardiovascular disease in some women. 
D) It is now prescribed for a shorter period of time and at the lowest possible dose to minimize potential risks.

Question 7

In Alzheimer's disease,nerve cells in the brain stop functioning and

Accepted Answer

A) fuse together. 
B) disconnect from each other. 
C) disappear. 
D) swell to abnormal size. 
A) fuse together. 
B) disconnect from each other. 
C) disappear. 
D) swell to abnormal size.

Question 8

Physical activity can slow many of the effects of aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Refer to Michelle's Student Story in the chapter.Because Michelle's uncle died unexpectedly and at a young age,she most likely experienced this stage of grief first.

Accepted Answer

A) Disbelief 
B) Anger 
C) Acceptance 
D) Yearning 
A) Disbelief 
B) Anger 
C) Acceptance 
D) Yearning

Question 10

The "eight Americas" analysis of longevity distinguishes between different groups of Americans based on all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) educational factors. 
B) racial factors. 
C) geographic factors. 
D) economic factors. 
A) educational factors. 
B) racial factors. 
C) geographic factors. 
D) economic factors.

Question 11

When Meghan's grandmother died,the family had a traditional religious service during which they said prayers and consoled one another.It concluded with a eulogy from her grandmother's pastor.What type of service was this?

Accepted Answer

A) A wake 
B) A memorial 
C) A funeral 
D) A processional 
A) A wake 
B) A memorial 
C) A funeral 
D) A processional

Question 12

Refer to Bruce's Student Story in the chapter.Which of the following best describes Bruce's perspective on aging?

Accepted Answer

A) He is afraid of growing old. 
B) He wants to live to an old age. 
C) He believes that he inevitably will inherit his grandfather's health condition. 
D) He wants to hold on to his youth. 
A) He is afraid of growing old. 
B) He wants to live to an old age. 
C) He believes that he inevitably will inherit his grandfather's health condition. 
D) He wants to hold on to his youth.

Question 13

All of the following activities can help prevent cognitive decline except

Accepted Answer

A) crossword puzzles. 
B) attending religious services. 
C) social networking on the computer. 
D) watching television for a couple of hours per day. 
A) crossword puzzles. 
B) attending religious services. 
C) social networking on the computer. 
D) watching television for a couple of hours per day.

Question 14

A substantial number of older adults remain sexually active.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Biological aging refers to the psychological changes a person undergoes as a consequence of aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The risk of bone fractures is significantly increased in older adults with ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The risk of bone fractures is significantly...

Question 17

People who die without a will or similar document in place have their estate division determined by their next of kin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A "green burial" involves

Accepted Answer

A) using a plywood box in lieu of a casket. 
B) wrapping a body in cloth and burying it in the ground. 
C) cremating a body and spreading the ashes. 
D) burying a body on the family member's property. 
A) using a plywood box in lieu of a casket. 
B) wrapping a body in cloth and burying it in the ground. 
C) cremating a body and spreading the ashes. 
D) burying a body on the family member's property.

Question 19

Matching
-Age-related macular degeneration

Accepted Answer

A) impairment of the center of a person's vision 
B) decline in the ability to see objects up close 
C) age-related hearing loss 
D) a clouding of the lens of the eye that dims vision 
E) fluid buildup in the eye that causes internal pressure and damages the optic nerve 
A) impairment of the center of a person's vision 
B) decline in the ability to see objects up close 
C) age-related hearing loss 
D) a clouding of the lens of the eye that dims vision 
E) fluid buildup in the eye that causes internal pressure and damages the optic nerve

Question 20

All of the following are characteristics of Alzheimer's disease except

Accepted Answer

A) it's not life threatening. 
B) it steals memory and concentration. 
C) it affects mood and personality. 
D) it can leave a person depressed and subject to delusions. 
A) it's not life threatening. 
B) it steals memory and concentration. 
C) it affects mood and personality. 
D) it can leave a person depressed and subject to delusions.

Discuss the four reasons that women have a greater life expectancy than men.

Everyone experiences grieving as a five-stage process,with each stage lasting one to two months.

Martha has osteoarthritis.Which of the following activities should she avoid?

All of the following factors put women at higher risk than men for osteoporosis except

Penny is a 45-year-old female who is experiencing changes in her menstrual cycle,mood swings,and vaginal dryness.Her symptoms are most likely due to

All of the following statements regarding hormone replacement therapy are true except:

In Alzheimer's disease,nerve cells in the brain stop functioning and

Physical activity can slow many of the effects of aging.

Refer to Michelle's Student Story in the chapter.Because Michelle's uncle died unexpectedly and at a young age,she most likely experienced this stage of grief first.

The "eight Americas" analysis of longevity distinguishes between different groups of Americans based on all of the following except

When Meghan's grandmother died,the family had a traditional religious service during which they said prayers and consoled one another.It concluded with a eulogy from her grandmother's pastor.What type of service was this?

Refer to Bruce's Student Story in the chapter.Which of the following best describes Bruce's perspective on aging?

All of the following activities can help prevent cognitive decline except

A substantial number of older adults remain sexually active.

Biological aging refers to the psychological changes a person undergoes as a consequence of aging.

The risk of bone fractures is significantly increased in older adults with ________.

People who die without a will or similar document in place have their estate division determined by their next of kin.

A "green burial" involves

Matching -Age-related macular degeneration

All of the following are characteristics of Alzheimer's disease except

Health in the 21st Century

Psychological Health

Stress Management

Nutrition and You

Physical Activity for Fitness and Health

Weight Management

Drug Use and Abuse

Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Abuse

Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, contraception, and Reproductive Choices

Preventing Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease, diabetes, and Cancer

Consumer Health

Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

Your Environment, your Health

Filters

Exam 16: Aging Well

Discuss the four reasons that women have a greater life expectancy than men.

Everyone experiences grieving as a five-stage process,with each stage lasting one to two months.

Martha has osteoarthritis.Which of the following activities should she avoid?

All of the following factors put women at higher risk than men for osteoporosis except

Penny is a 45-year-old female who is experiencing changes in her menstrual cycle,mood swings,and vaginal dryness.Her symptoms are most likely due to

All of the following statements regarding hormone replacement therapy are true except:

In Alzheimer's disease,nerve cells in the brain stop functioning and

Physical activity can slow many of the effects of aging.

Refer to Michelle's Student Story in the chapter.Because Michelle's uncle died unexpectedly and at a young age,she most likely experienced this stage of grief first.

The "eight Americas" analysis of longevity distinguishes between different groups of Americans based on all of the following except

When Meghan's grandmother died,the family had a traditional religious service during which they said prayers and consoled one another.It concluded with a eulogy from her grandmother's pastor.What type of service was this?

Refer to Bruce's Student Story in the chapter.Which of the following best describes Bruce's perspective on aging?

All of the following activities can help prevent cognitive decline except

A substantial number of older adults remain sexually active.

Biological aging refers to the psychological changes a person undergoes as a consequence of aging.

The risk of bone fractures is significantly increased in older adults with ________.

People who die without a will or similar document in place have their estate division determined by their next of kin.

A "green burial" involves

Matching -Age-related macular degeneration

All of the following are characteristics of Alzheimer's disease except

Health in the 21st Century

Psychological Health

Stress Management

Nutrition and You

Physical Activity for Fitness and Health

Weight Management

Drug Use and Abuse

Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Abuse

Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, contraception, and Reproductive Choices

Preventing Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease, diabetes, and Cancer

Consumer Health

Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

Your Environment, your Health

Filters