Question 1

Identify and explain the two most common forms of government financial and medical aid offered to Americans who are retired and over age 65.

Accepted Answer

The two most common forms of government

Question 2

The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) breakdown of the system that produced acetylcholine. 
B) destruction of brain tissue from small strokes. 
C) formation of tangles in affected neurons. 
D) formation of amyloid plaques between neurons. 
A) breakdown of the system that produced acetylcholine. 
B) destruction of brain tissue from small strokes. 
C) formation of tangles in affected neurons. 
D) formation of amyloid plaques between neurons.

Question 4

Which of the following medications can have a negative impact on bone mass?

Accepted Answer

A) corticosteroids 
B) aspirin 
C) Prozac 
D) Fosamax 
A) corticosteroids 
B) aspirin 
C) Prozac 
D) Fosamax

Question 5

A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) setting a mandatory retirement age. 
B) providing volunteer and paid employment for retirees. 
C) offering retraining programs for occupational and leisure time activities for retirees. 
D) providing community-sponsored classes for retirees. 
A) setting a mandatory retirement age. 
B) providing volunteer and paid employment for retirees. 
C) offering retraining programs for occupational and leisure time activities for retirees. 
D) providing community-sponsored classes for retirees.

Question 6

Of the following,who is at risk for developing glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

A) a person with a family history of the disease 
B) any person over the age of 60 
C) African Americans over the age of 40 
D) a person with a family history of the disease and any person over the age of 60 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) a person with a family history of the disease 
B) any person over the age of 60 
C) African Americans over the age of 40 
D) a person with a family history of the disease and any person over the age of 60 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 7

Nearly 100 percent of all people over 65 have some form of arthritis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Working women seem to be better financially prepared for retirement than are men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Healthful lifestyles can extend the human life span.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Regular physical exercise contributes to healthy aging by enhancing all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) lung capacity. 
B) hearing ability. 
C) fluid intelligence. 
D) immune functioning. 
A) lung capacity. 
B) hearing ability. 
C) fluid intelligence. 
D) immune functioning.

Question 11

Typical symptoms of unresolved grief include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) hostility toward those connected with the death. 
B) talking about the death as if it were "just yesterday." 
C) unrealistic behavior (for example,giving away all of one's belongings). 
D) manic behavior. 
A) hostility toward those connected with the death. 
B) talking about the death as if it were "just yesterday." 
C) unrealistic behavior (for example,giving away all of one's belongings). 
D) manic behavior.

Question 12

Following retirement,older couples may find that they need to become reacquainted with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The risk of osteoporosis can be assessed through bone mineral density testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

For successful aging,people need to develop good health habits in their early thirties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Social Security was intended to serve as a supplement to personal savings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It often takes ________ or more to resolve the grief associated with losing a loved one.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 months 
B) 6 months 
C) 9 months 
D) 1-2 years 
A) 3 months 
B) 6 months 
C) 9 months 
D) 1-2 years

Question 17

Identify one of the key physical changes or challenges facing people as they age.Describe the condition,and list at least four strategies for prevention or control/treatment.

Accepted Answer

One key physical change or challenge fac

Question 18

Which of the following is most characteristic of retirement?

Accepted Answer

A) meeting deadlines 
B) trying to find enough leisure time 
C) needing to learn how to enjoy leisure time 
D) seeking competition 
A) meeting deadlines 
B) trying to find enough leisure time 
C) needing to learn how to enjoy leisure time 
D) seeking competition

Question 19

Changes in body structure 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 20

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Aging: a Vital Process

Identify and explain the two most common forms of government financial and medical aid offered to Americans who are retired and over age 65.

The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT

Which of the following medications can have a negative impact on bone mass?

A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all of the following,EXCEPT

Of the following,who is at risk for developing glaucoma?

Nearly 100 percent of all people over 65 have some form of arthritis.

Working women seem to be better financially prepared for retirement than are men.

Healthful lifestyles can extend the human life span.

Regular physical exercise contributes to healthy aging by enhancing all of the following,EXCEPT

Typical symptoms of unresolved grief include all of the following,EXCEPT

Following retirement,older couples may find that they need to become reacquainted with each other.

The risk of osteoporosis can be assessed through bone mineral density testing.

For successful aging,people need to develop good health habits in their early thirties.

Social Security was intended to serve as a supplement to personal savings.

It often takes ________ or more to resolve the grief associated with losing a loved one.

Identify one of the key physical changes or challenges facing people as they age.Describe the condition,and list at least four strategies for prevention or control/treatment.

Which of the following is most characteristic of retirement?

Changes in body structure that result from the passage of time are called _______________ aging.

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

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