Question 1

Healthy life expectancy is the amount of time a person can expect to live.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following are effective treatments for menopause symptoms except

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone therapy. 
B)  vaginal estrogen. 
C)  exercise. 
D)  psychotherapy. 
A)  testosterone therapy. 
B)  vaginal estrogen. 
C)  exercise. 
D)  psychotherapy.

Question 3

All of the following factors contribute to the higher rates of osteoporosis in women except

Accepted Answer

A)  women have a lower absolute bone density than men. 
B)  estrogen levels increase after menopause. 
C)  women's bones experience less weight bearing stress than men's. 
D)  women on average live five more years than men. 
A)  women have a lower absolute bone density than men. 
B)  estrogen levels increase after menopause. 
C)  women's bones experience less weight bearing stress than men's. 
D)  women on average live five more years than men.

Question 4

Life support systems are palliative care support systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Empty Nest Syndrome describes

Accepted Answer

A)  how a child feels when leaving home. 
B)  how parents feel when their last child leaves home. 
C)  how people feel when they are away from home. 
D)  how people feel when a loved one dies. 
A)  how a child feels when leaving home. 
B)  how parents feel when their last child leaves home. 
C)  how people feel when they are away from home. 
D)  how people feel when a loved one dies.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

Older adults who smoke a pack of cigarettes a day can expect to die about how many years earlier than nonsmokers?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  25 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  25

Question 9

All of the following lifestyle factors increase a person's risk for Alzheimer's disease except

Accepted Answer

A)  having high cholesterol. 
B)  being sedentary. 
C)  consuming a diet high in fat. 
D)  having high levels of social stimulation. 
A)  having high cholesterol. 
B)  being sedentary. 
C)  consuming a diet high in fat. 
D)  having high levels of social stimulation.

Question 10

A medical cottage or "granny pod" is

Accepted Answer

A)  a small dwelling installed in a family member's backyard. 
B)  an assisted living community for independent older adults. 
C)  an assisted living community for older adults with health problems. 
D)  a nursing home. 
A)  a small dwelling installed in a family member's backyard. 
B)  an assisted living community for independent older adults. 
C)  an assisted living community for older adults with health problems. 
D)  a nursing home.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Alzheimer's disease, affected nerve cells in the brain are found to be filled with abnormal collections of proteins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

Members of which ethnicity are most likely to rate their health as excellent or good?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 18

Which of the following statements regarding sexuality and aging is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual activity and sexual desire both decrease with age. 
B)  Sexual desire and activity may ebb and flow with aging. 
C)  Sexuality is not important as men and women age. 
D)  High sexual self-esteem has little relevance to womens' sexual activity later in life. 
A)  Sexual activity and sexual desire both decrease with age. 
B)  Sexual desire and activity may ebb and flow with aging. 
C)  Sexuality is not important as men and women age. 
D)  High sexual self-esteem has little relevance to womens' sexual activity later in life.

Question 19

George has asked his daughter, Megan to make his medical decisions in the event he is unable to do so himself. Megan is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  health care proxy. 
B)  estate planner. 
C)  executor. 
D)  power of attorney. 
A)  health care proxy. 
B)  estate planner. 
C)  executor. 
D)  power of attorney.

Question 20

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.

Healthy life expectancy is the amount of time a person can expect to live.

All of the following are effective treatments for menopause symptoms except

All of the following factors contribute to the higher rates of osteoporosis in women except

Life support systems are palliative care support systems.

Empty Nest Syndrome describes

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

All of the following statements regarding grief are true except

Older adults who smoke a pack of cigarettes a day can expect to die about how many years earlier than nonsmokers?

All of the following lifestyle factors increase a person's risk for Alzheimer's disease except

A medical cottage or "granny pod" is

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

In Alzheimer's disease, affected nerve cells in the brain are found to be filled with abnormal collections of proteins.

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

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

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

Members of which ethnicity are most likely to rate their health as excellent or good?

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.

Which of the following statements regarding sexuality and aging is true?

George has asked his daughter, Megan to make his medical decisions in the event he is unable to do so himself. Megan is a(n)

A "green burial" involves

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Exam 17: Aging Well

Healthy life expectancy is the amount of time a person can expect to live.

All of the following are effective treatments for menopause symptoms except

All of the following factors contribute to the higher rates of osteoporosis in women except

Life support systems are palliative care support systems.

Empty Nest Syndrome describes

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

All of the following statements regarding grief are true except

Older adults who smoke a pack of cigarettes a day can expect to die about how many years earlier than nonsmokers?

All of the following lifestyle factors increase a person's risk for Alzheimer's disease except

A medical cottage or "granny pod" is

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

In Alzheimer's disease, affected nerve cells in the brain are found to be filled with abnormal collections of proteins.

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

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

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

Members of which ethnicity are most likely to rate their health as excellent or good?

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.

Which of the following statements regarding sexuality and aging is true?

George has asked his daughter, Megan to make his medical decisions in the event he is unable to do so himself. Megan is a(n)

A "green burial" involves

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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