Question 1

Hearing loss is an uncommon physical change in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A physician specializing in the diseases,disabilities,and care of older adults is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) gerontologist. 
B) geriatrician. 
C) ageologist. 
D) oncologist. 
A) gerontologist. 
B) geriatrician. 
C) ageologist. 
D) oncologist.

Question 3

About what percentage of the cost of nursing home care is paid for by Medicare?

Accepted Answer

A) less than 2 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 25 percent 
D) 33 percent 
A) less than 2 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 25 percent 
D) 33 percent

Question 4

To reduce stress in your life as you age,it is a good idea to

Accepted Answer

A) consider an illness as a message to reevaluate your lifestyle. 
B) obtain adequate sleep throughout life. 
C) practice relaxation techniques regularly. 
D) avoid overworking. 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) consider an illness as a message to reevaluate your lifestyle. 
B) obtain adequate sleep throughout life. 
C) practice relaxation techniques regularly. 
D) avoid overworking. 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 5

An individual who studies phenomena associated with the aging process is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) gerontologist. 
B) geriatrician. 
C) ageologist. 
D) oncologist. 
A) gerontologist. 
B) geriatrician. 
C) ageologist. 
D) oncologist.

Question 6

Cells that are undifferentiated and can develop into many different specific cell types are _______________ cells.

Accepted Answer

A) brain 
B) stem 
C) nerve 
D) heart 
A) brain 
B) stem 
C) nerve 
D) heart

Question 7

All of the following are TRUE about older adults,EXCEPT they

Accepted Answer

A) tend to have lower blood pressure. 
B) are more susceptible to foodborne illness. 
C) have less ability to metabolize alcohol. 
D) should be regularly tested for glaucoma. 
A) tend to have lower blood pressure. 
B) are more susceptible to foodborne illness. 
C) have less ability to metabolize alcohol. 
D) should be regularly tested for glaucoma.

Question 8

Many states require special testing for people over 70 who want a driver's license.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Women are more likely to be at a financial disadvantage during retirement than are men.Which one of the following is NOT a contributing factor?

Accepted Answer

A) Women have,on average,lower lifetime incomes than men. 
B) Women are less likely to be covered by pension plans. 
C) Women are less likely to develop chronic conditions that are not covered by health insurance. 
D) Women are less likely to invest in retirement plans. 
A) Women have,on average,lower lifetime incomes than men. 
B) Women are less likely to be covered by pension plans. 
C) Women are less likely to develop chronic conditions that are not covered by health insurance. 
D) Women are less likely to invest in retirement plans.

Question 10

The type of arthritis that typically affects the hands and weight-bearing joints of the knees,ankles,and hips is

Accepted Answer

A) rheumatoid arthritis. 
B) lupus. 
C) osteoarthritis. 
D) muscular arthritis. 
A) rheumatoid arthritis. 
B) lupus. 
C) osteoarthritis. 
D) muscular arthritis.

Question 11

Medicaid provides medical insurance to low-income people of all ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List at least three housing options available to an elderly person.In addition,explain two advantages that would be associated with each of these housing options.

Accepted Answer

1. Retirement communities: These are hou

Question 13

In 2007,the life expectancy of the total population was almost ______ years.

Accepted Answer

A) 68 
B) 73 
C) 78 
D) 85 
A) 68 
B) 73 
C) 78 
D) 85

Question 14

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Women live longer than men do. 
B) Lifestyle factors are a primary reason behind gender differences in life expectancy. 
C) Life expectancy is not projected to increase in the future. 
D) People who reach age 65 can expect to live another 18 or more years. 
A) Women live longer than men do. 
B) Lifestyle factors are a primary reason behind gender differences in life expectancy. 
C) Life expectancy is not projected to increase in the future. 
D) People who reach age 65 can expect to live another 18 or more years.

Question 15

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Situation
Gayle is 42 years old,single,and does not plan to marry.She has taught school for 20 years and plans to retire in 12 more years.Last year,Gayle began to contribute to a teacher's retirement plan and to an individual retirement account (IRA).She is in good health,and her hobbies include reading,embroidery,gardening,and bowling.She attends an aerobic dance class 3 times each week and has done so for years.Gayle has a family history of diabetes,so she takes her health seriously.Gayle is beginning to notice some age-related changes in her body,but she accepts them as normal.She has a good network of friends that she vacations with every year.She likes to travel and enjoys life.
-Which of the following activities will help Gayle lower her risk of developing dementia?

Accepted Answer

A) doing puzzles 
B) learning a language 
C) reading 
D) studying music 
E) all of the above 
A) doing puzzles 
B) learning a language 
C) reading 
D) studying music 
E) all of the above

Question 17

Individuals in their forties should undertake which one of the following to help them with the aging process? They should

Accepted Answer

A) develop important relationships. 
B) reevaluate their health insurance plans. 
C) establish good health habits. 
D) assess their financial status. 
A) develop important relationships. 
B) reevaluate their health insurance plans. 
C) establish good health habits. 
D) assess their financial status.

Question 18

Lily's father died several years ago and her mother,who had been living independently,seems to have started having more difficulty with tasks of daily living.Lily wonders if her mother may be developing dementia.What signs and symptoms are associated with dementia? What might Lily do or suggest to help her mother? Are any treatments available? What changes can be made to her mother's living situation?

Accepted Answer

Dementia is a broad term used to describ

Question 19

Denise is 52 years old and beginning menopause.Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of her condition?

Accepted Answer

A) hot flashes 
B) irregular periods 
C) vaginal dryness 
D) irregular periods and vaginal dryness 
E) All of these choices are symptoms of her condition. 
A) hot flashes 
B) irregular periods 
C) vaginal dryness 
D) irregular periods and vaginal dryness 
E) All of these choices are symptoms of her condition.

Question 20

Differences in life expectancy between males and females are due to all of the following,EXCEPT rates of

Accepted Answer

A) injury. 
B) exercise. 
C) alcohol use. 
D) tobacco use. 
A) injury. 
B) exercise. 
C) alcohol use. 
D) tobacco use.

Exam 22: Aging: a Vital Process

Hearing loss is an uncommon physical change in older adults.

A physician specializing in the diseases,disabilities,and care of older adults is a(n)

About what percentage of the cost of nursing home care is paid for by Medicare?

To reduce stress in your life as you age,it is a good idea to

An individual who studies phenomena associated with the aging process is a(n)

Cells that are undifferentiated and can develop into many different specific cell types are _______________ cells.

All of the following are TRUE about older adults,EXCEPT they

Many states require special testing for people over 70 who want a driver's license.

Women are more likely to be at a financial disadvantage during retirement than are men.Which one of the following is NOT a contributing factor?

The type of arthritis that typically affects the hands and weight-bearing joints of the knees,ankles,and hips is

Medicaid provides medical insurance to low-income people of all ages.

List at least three housing options available to an elderly person.In addition,explain two advantages that would be associated with each of these housing options.

In 2007,the life expectancy of the total population was almost ______ years.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding life expectancy?

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

Individuals in their forties should undertake which one of the following to help them with the aging process? They should

Denise is 52 years old and beginning menopause.Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of her condition?

Differences in life expectancy between males and females are due to all of the following,EXCEPT rates of

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