Question 1

Matching
-Presbyopia

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 2

Matching
-Advance directive

Accepted Answer

A) a document combining key aspects of a health-care proxy and a living will 
B) a person's personal holdings,including money and property 
C) dying without a legal will 
D) legal documents stating a person's medical treatment 
E) care that focuses on reducing pain and suffering 
A) a document combining key aspects of a health-care proxy and a living will 
B) a person's personal holdings,including money and property 
C) dying without a legal will 
D) legal documents stating a person's medical treatment 
E) care that focuses on reducing pain and suffering

Question 3

What defines clinical death?

Accepted Answer

A) A cessation of cellular respiration 
B) A lack of heartbeat 
C) A lack of all brain activity 
D) A combination of medical criteria 
A) A cessation of cellular respiration 
B) A lack of heartbeat 
C) A lack of all brain activity 
D) A combination of medical criteria

Question 4

Long-term use of combination HRT has been linked to an elevated risk of ________ cancer and cardiovascular disease in some women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Long-term use of combination HRT has been...

Question 5

The risk for Alzheimer's dramatically increases after age

Accepted Answer

A) 50. 
B) 60. 
C) 70. 
D) 80. 
A) 50. 
B) 60. 
C) 70. 
D) 80.

Question 6

The highest rates of suicide are in

Accepted Answer

A) African American males over 60. 
B) Caucasian females between 60 and 80. 
C) Asian American males over 80. 
D) Caucasian males over 85. 
A) African American males over 60. 
B) Caucasian females between 60 and 80. 
C) Asian American males over 80. 
D) Caucasian males over 85.

Question 7

The traditional notion of retirement as a time of leisure has not changed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Life ________ is the amount of time a person can expect to live.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Life ________ is the amount of time...

Question 9

Matching
-Intestate

Accepted Answer

A) a document combining key aspects of a health-care proxy and a living will 
B) a person's personal holdings,including money and property 
C) dying without a legal will 
D) legal documents stating a person's medical treatment 
E) care that focuses on reducing pain and suffering 
A) a document combining key aspects of a health-care proxy and a living will 
B) a person's personal holdings,including money and property 
C) dying without a legal will 
D) legal documents stating a person's medical treatment 
E) care that focuses on reducing pain and suffering

Question 10

The keys to better health as you age include a balanced ________,regular exercise,and avoidance of tobacco and alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The keys to better health as you...

Question 11

Kate is a healthy 65-year-old female who is interested in increasing her physical activity.Which of the following workouts would meet the minimum recommendations for her age group?

Accepted Answer

A) Doing a 30-minute walk on the treadmill four days per week 
B) Doing strength-training exercises twice a week 
C) Doing a combination of strength-training exercises twice a week and walking 30 minutes a day five times a week 
D) Doing a 20-minute jog twice a week and stretching twice a week 
A) Doing a 30-minute walk on the treadmill four days per week 
B) Doing strength-training exercises twice a week 
C) Doing a combination of strength-training exercises twice a week and walking 30 minutes a day five times a week 
D) Doing a 20-minute jog twice a week and stretching twice a week

Question 12

Menopause officially begins

Accepted Answer

A) when a woman turns 50. 
B) twelve months after a woman's last period. 
C) when a woman begins to experience hot flashes,vaginal dryness,and night sweats. 
D) when a woman's menstrual cycle slows down. 
A) when a woman turns 50. 
B) twelve months after a woman's last period. 
C) when a woman begins to experience hot flashes,vaginal dryness,and night sweats. 
D) when a woman's menstrual cycle slows down.

Question 13

Bob is terminally ill.His family has requested that he not receive CPR if his heart stops beating.This means that he has this in his medical chart.

Accepted Answer

A) A living will 
B) A DNR order 
C) A will 
D) Palliative care 
A) A living will 
B) A DNR order 
C) A will 
D) Palliative care

Question 14

Life expectancy in the U.S.has decreased over the last century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some researchers are concerned that obesity will reduce life expectancy in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most older Americans die at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Matching
-Menopause

Accepted Answer

A) Nancy is 45 and still menstruating,but is experiencing hot flashes and weight gain. 
B) Linda takes a low dose oral contraceptive for hot flashes. 
C) Ruth is 58 and went through menopause five years ago. 
D) Alana is 52,and her last menstrual period was a year ago. 
E) Linda applies this medicated cream to relieve dryness 
A) Nancy is 45 and still menstruating,but is experiencing hot flashes and weight gain. 
B) Linda takes a low dose oral contraceptive for hot flashes. 
C) Ruth is 58 and went through menopause five years ago. 
D) Alana is 52,and her last menstrual period was a year ago. 
E) Linda applies this medicated cream to relieve dryness

Question 18

Which of the following factors indicate that health conditions for older adults have not improved?

Accepted Answer

A) They report having about 5 physically unhealthy days per month. 
B) Most have at least one chronic health condition. 
C) They report mental distress about 2 days per month. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
A) They report having about 5 physically unhealthy days per month. 
B) Most have at least one chronic health condition. 
C) They report mental distress about 2 days per month. 
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 19

All of the following statements regarding grief are true except:

Accepted Answer

A) Grief is different for everyone. 
B) Individuals may experience one or more of the stages of grief. 
C) Some experiences of grief can be more complex than others. 
D) People who are grieving will reach acceptance sooner if they are socially isolateD. 
A) Grief is different for everyone. 
B) Individuals may experience one or more of the stages of grief. 
C) Some experiences of grief can be more complex than others. 
D) People who are grieving will reach acceptance sooner if they are socially isolateD.

Question 20

Hospice focuses on providing the best care for

Accepted Answer

A) nursing-home residents. 
B) the dying and their families. 
C) individuals dealing with grief. 
D) elderly adults living at home who need social services. 
A) nursing-home residents. 
B) the dying and their families. 
C) individuals dealing with grief. 
D) elderly adults living at home who need social services.

Matching -Presbyopia

Matching -Advance directive

What defines clinical death?

Long-term use of combination HRT has been linked to an elevated risk of ________ cancer and cardiovascular disease in some women.

The risk for Alzheimer's dramatically increases after age

The highest rates of suicide are in

The traditional notion of retirement as a time of leisure has not changed.

Life ________ is the amount of time a person can expect to live.

Matching -Intestate

The keys to better health as you age include a balanced ________,regular exercise,and avoidance of tobacco and alcohol abuse.

Kate is a healthy 65-year-old female who is interested in increasing her physical activity.Which of the following workouts would meet the minimum recommendations for her age group?

Menopause officially begins

Bob is terminally ill.His family has requested that he not receive CPR if his heart stops beating.This means that he has this in his medical chart.

Life expectancy in the U.S.has decreased over the last century.

Some researchers are concerned that obesity will reduce life expectancy in the future.

Most older Americans die at home.

Matching -Menopause

Which of the following factors indicate that health conditions for older adults have not improved?

All of the following statements regarding grief are true except:

Hospice focuses on providing the best care for

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

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Exam 16: Aging Well

Matching -Presbyopia

Matching -Advance directive

What defines clinical death?

Long-term use of combination HRT has been linked to an elevated risk of ________ cancer and cardiovascular disease in some women.

The risk for Alzheimer's dramatically increases after age

The highest rates of suicide are in

The traditional notion of retirement as a time of leisure has not changed.

Life ________ is the amount of time a person can expect to live.

Matching -Intestate

The keys to better health as you age include a balanced ________,regular exercise,and avoidance of tobacco and alcohol abuse.

Kate is a healthy 65-year-old female who is interested in increasing her physical activity.Which of the following workouts would meet the minimum recommendations for her age group?

Menopause officially begins

Bob is terminally ill.His family has requested that he not receive CPR if his heart stops beating.This means that he has this in his medical chart.

Life expectancy in the U.S.has decreased over the last century.

Some researchers are concerned that obesity will reduce life expectancy in the future.

Most older Americans die at home.

Matching -Menopause

Which of the following factors indicate that health conditions for older adults have not improved?

All of the following statements regarding grief are true except:

Hospice focuses on providing the best care for

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