Question 1

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 2

Andropause is a term given to describe

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in male hormones that follows menopause. 
B)  a decrease in overall hormone production in aging females. 
C)  an increase in androgen as males age. 
D)  a decrease in male hormones as men age. 
A)  an increase in male hormones that follows menopause. 
B)  a decrease in overall hormone production in aging females. 
C)  an increase in androgen as males age. 
D)  a decrease in male hormones as men age.

Question 3

Which of the following nutrients may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein and amino acids 
B)  Soluble and insoluble fibers 
C)  Minerals and antioxidant vitamins 
D)  Vitamin C and calcium 
A)  Protein and amino acids 
B)  Soluble and insoluble fibers 
C)  Minerals and antioxidant vitamins 
D)  Vitamin C and calcium

Question 4

Ideas about aging in American culture are being transformed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The intent of palliative care is to

Accepted Answer

A)  relieve pain and suffering in terminally ill individuals. 
B)  provide terminally ill individuals with alternative treatment options. 
C)  prolong life for terminally ill individuals. 
D)  provide assisted-suicide options for terminally ill individuals. 
A)  relieve pain and suffering in terminally ill individuals. 
B)  provide terminally ill individuals with alternative treatment options. 
C)  prolong life for terminally ill individuals. 
D)  provide assisted-suicide options for terminally ill individuals.

Question 6

Although denial of death may feel life-affirming, it can

Accepted Answer

A)  cause you to engage in risk-taking behaviors. 
B)  increase your risk for suicide. 
C)  cause you to look older. 
D)  cause you to perceive you are healthier than you are. 
A)  cause you to engage in risk-taking behaviors. 
B)  increase your risk for suicide. 
C)  cause you to look older. 
D)  cause you to perceive you are healthier than you are.

Question 7

Ruth and Tom's only son recently left home for college for the first time. What changes and challenges might they face as they deal with "Empty Nest Syndrome?"

Accepted Answer

As a result of having more time alone th

Question 8

More than 12.5% of the U.S. population is over the age of 65.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The classic symptoms of menopause include all the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal bloating and cramping. 
B)  hot flashes. 
C)  vaginal dryness. 
D)  night sweats. 
A)  abdominal bloating and cramping. 
B)  hot flashes. 
C)  vaginal dryness. 
D)  night sweats.

Question 10

Discuss the three health behaviors that can help you age successfully.

Accepted Answer

Avoid tobacco, especially cigarettes. Av

Question 11

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.

Question 12

Most older Americans die at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most age-related hearing loss is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  listening to loud music. 
B)  increased fluid in the inner ear. 
C)  damage to microscopic hair cells in the inner ear. 
D)  damage to the outer ear. 
A)  listening to loud music. 
B)  increased fluid in the inner ear. 
C)  damage to microscopic hair cells in the inner ear. 
D)  damage to the outer ear.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most severe age-related neurological disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  schizophrenia. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  memory loss. 
A)  Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  schizophrenia. 
C)  dementia. 
D)  memory loss.

Question 16

A person is considered clinically dead when the heart stops beating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following ethnicities has the highest life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Caucasians 
D)  Hispanics 
A)  African Americans 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Caucasians 
D)  Hispanics

Question 18

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, fatal form of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Raymond wants to find an intellectually stimulating activity to help him reduce his risk for dementia. The key to the activity he chooses is that it include

Accepted Answer

A)  a mathematical component. 
B)  an interactive component. 
C)  a problem-solving component. 
D)  a puzzle or game. 
A)  a mathematical component. 
B)  an interactive component. 
C)  a problem-solving component. 
D)  a puzzle or game.

Question 20

Normal age-related changes include difficulty learning new information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Menopause officially begins

Andropause is a term given to describe

Which of the following nutrients may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration?

Ideas about aging in American culture are being transformed.

The intent of palliative care is to

Although denial of death may feel life-affirming, it can

Ruth and Tom's only son recently left home for college for the first time. What changes and challenges might they face as they deal with "Empty Nest Syndrome?"

More than 12.5% of the U.S. population is over the age of 65.

The classic symptoms of menopause include all the following except

Discuss the three health behaviors that can help you age successfully.

Hospice focuses on providing the best care for

Most older Americans die at home.

Most age-related hearing loss is a result of

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

The most severe age-related neurological disorder is

A person is considered clinically dead when the heart stops beating.

Which of the following ethnicities has the highest life expectancy?

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, fatal form of dementia.

Raymond wants to find an intellectually stimulating activity to help him reduce his risk for dementia. The key to the activity he chooses is that it include

Normal age-related changes include difficulty learning new information.

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Exam 17: Aging Well

Menopause officially begins

Andropause is a term given to describe

Which of the following nutrients may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration?

Ideas about aging in American culture are being transformed.

The intent of palliative care is to

Although denial of death may feel life-affirming, it can

Ruth and Tom's only son recently left home for college for the first time. What changes and challenges might they face as they deal with "Empty Nest Syndrome?"

More than 12.5% of the U.S. population is over the age of 65.

The classic symptoms of menopause include all the following except

Discuss the three health behaviors that can help you age successfully.

Hospice focuses on providing the best care for

Most older Americans die at home.

Most age-related hearing loss is a result of

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

The most severe age-related neurological disorder is

A person is considered clinically dead when the heart stops beating.

Which of the following ethnicities has the highest life expectancy?

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, fatal form of dementia.

Raymond wants to find an intellectually stimulating activity to help him reduce his risk for dementia. The key to the activity he chooses is that it include

Normal age-related changes include difficulty learning new information.

Health in the 21st Century

Psychological Health

Stress Management

Sleep, Your Body, and Your Mind

Nutrition

Physical Activity for Fitness and Health

Body Image, Body Weight

Addictions and Drug Use

Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Abuse

Social Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Contraception, and Reproductive Choices

Preventing Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer

Consumer Health

Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

Your Environment, Your Health

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