Question 1

One of the characteristics of brain death can be revealed by a flat tracing on an electroencephalogram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A person appointed by a patient to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is unable to do so is

Accepted Answer

A) an attorney. 
B) a proxy. 
C) a spouse. 
D) a parent. 
A) an attorney. 
B) a proxy. 
C) a spouse. 
D) a parent.

Question 3

Progressive,irreversible changes to the body that result from the passage of time are called _______ aging.

Accepted Answer

A) sociological 
B) psychological 
C) biological 
D) chronological 
A) sociological 
B) psychological 
C) biological 
D) chronological

Question 4

The practice of withholding treatment that could potentially sustain life is termed active euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most terminally ill patients experience Kübler-Ross's stages of dying in sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Gayle's activity level will help protect her from experiencing all of the following as she ages EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) loss of fluid intelligence. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) declines in vision and hearing. 
A) loss of fluid intelligence. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) declines in vision and hearing.

Question 7

Describe at least two tasks relating to dying and death that should be carried out in early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

1. Creating a will: In early adulthood,

Question 8

Compared to other groups,African Americans are at increased risk for glaucoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The term that means "having made no legal will" is

Accepted Answer

A) intestate. 
B) testator. 
C) probate. 
D) surrogacy. 
A) intestate. 
B) testator. 
C) probate. 
D) surrogacy.

Question 10

When a physician administers medication to relieve severe pain in a terminally ill patient,and the medication also hastens the patient's death,the situation is called

Accepted Answer

A) physician-assisted suicide. 
B) passive euthanasia. 
C) double effect. 
D) active euthanasia. 
A) physician-assisted suicide. 
B) passive euthanasia. 
C) double effect. 
D) active euthanasia.

Question 11

Clinical death and cellular death are defined using the same criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) older black women 
B) older Asian men 
C) older white men 
D) older white women 
A) older black women 
B) older Asian men 
C) older white men 
D) older white women

Question 13

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most definitive determination of death is cessation of respiration and heartbeat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mourning refers to the process by which one adjusts to loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are stages of dying as defined by Kübler-Ross EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) denial. 
B) vulnerability. 
C) bargaining. 
D) depression. 
A) denial. 
B) vulnerability. 
C) bargaining. 
D) depression.

Question 17

Passed by Oregon voters in 1994,the Death with Dignity Act permits the use of

Accepted Answer

A) physician-assisted suicide. 
B) active euthanasia. 
C) a health care proxy. 
D) an advance directive. 
A) physician-assisted suicide. 
B) active euthanasia. 
C) a health care proxy. 
D) an advance directive.

Question 18

A good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis is to avoid

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol use. 
B) exercise. 
C) tobacco use. 
D) overexposure to the sun. 
A) alcohol use. 
B) exercise. 
C) tobacco use. 
D) overexposure to the sun.

Question 19

Medicare pays most of the costs associated with nursing home care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)is the leading cause of blindness in people over 75.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One of the characteristics of brain death can be revealed by a flat tracing on an electroencephalogram.

A person appointed by a patient to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is unable to do so is

Progressive,irreversible changes to the body that result from the passage of time are called _______ aging.

The practice of withholding treatment that could potentially sustain life is termed active euthanasia.

Most terminally ill patients experience Kübler-Ross's stages of dying in sequence.

Gayle's activity level will help protect her from experiencing all of the following as she ages EXCEPT

Describe at least two tasks relating to dying and death that should be carried out in early adulthood.

Compared to other groups,African Americans are at increased risk for glaucoma.

The term that means "having made no legal will" is

When a physician administers medication to relieve severe pain in a terminally ill patient,and the medication also hastens the patient's death,the situation is called

Clinical death and cellular death are defined using the same criteria.

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

The most definitive determination of death is cessation of respiration and heartbeat.

Mourning refers to the process by which one adjusts to loss.

All of the following are stages of dying as defined by Kübler-Ross EXCEPT

Passed by Oregon voters in 1994,the Death with Dignity Act permits the use of

A good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis is to avoid

Medicare pays most of the costs associated with nursing home care.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)is the leading cause of blindness in people over 75.

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Exam 17: The Challenge of Aging

One of the characteristics of brain death can be revealed by a flat tracing on an electroencephalogram.

A person appointed by a patient to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is unable to do so is

Progressive,irreversible changes to the body that result from the passage of time are called _______ aging.

The practice of withholding treatment that could potentially sustain life is termed active euthanasia.

Most terminally ill patients experience Kübler-Ross's stages of dying in sequence.

Gayle's activity level will help protect her from experiencing all of the following as she ages EXCEPT

Describe at least two tasks relating to dying and death that should be carried out in early adulthood.

Compared to other groups,African Americans are at increased risk for glaucoma.

The term that means "having made no legal will" is

When a physician administers medication to relieve severe pain in a terminally ill patient,and the medication also hastens the patient's death,the situation is called

Clinical death and cellular death are defined using the same criteria.

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

The most definitive determination of death is cessation of respiration and heartbeat.

Mourning refers to the process by which one adjusts to loss.

All of the following are stages of dying as defined by Kübler-Ross EXCEPT

Passed by Oregon voters in 1994,the Death with Dignity Act permits the use of

A good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis is to avoid

Medicare pays most of the costs associated with nursing home care.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)is the leading cause of blindness in people over 75.

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

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