Question 1

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.

Question 2

Which of the following is predicted to decrease life expectancy in coming years?

Accepted Answer

A) Higher rates of smoking 
B) Higher rates of cardiovascular disease 
C) Higher rates of obesity 
D) Higher rates of alcohol abuse

Question 3

Smoking brings on earlier menopause and increases hot flashes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A will allows a person to

Accepted Answer

A) name an estate executor. 
B) list possessions in detail and specify who should inherit them. 
C) detail any funeral arrangements. 
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 5

Refer to Bruce's Student Story in the chapter.How did Bruce react to this grandfather's illness?

Accepted Answer

A) He started thinking about aging. 
B) He avoided thinking about disease. 
C) He accepted that life is short. 
D) He had no significant reaction.

Question 6

Postmenopausal women have a greater risk for

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis. 
B) heart disease. 
C) weight gain. 
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 7

The "Five Wishes" includes key aspects of a health care proxy and

Accepted Answer

A) a living will. 
B) a trust. 
C) a DNR order. 
D) an estate plan.

Question 8

Social aging refers to age-related changes in

Accepted Answer

A) the body from birth to death. 
B) relationships,career,and income. 
C) cognitive functioning. 
D) mood and emotions.

Question 9

Matching
-Palliative care

Accepted Answer

A) a document combining key aspects of a health-care proxy and a living will 
B) a person's personal holdings,including money and property 
C) dying without a legal will 
D) legal documents stating a person's medical treatment 
E) care that focuses on reducing pain and suffering

Question 10

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

Question 11

Which of the following ethnicities has the highest life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following becomes more of a challenge with aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Having a strong sense of who you are 
B) Defining what is a good life and a good death 
C) Having more appreciation for those around you 
D) Having a limited range of experience to rely on

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Although denial of ________ may feel life-affirming,it can actually be life-threatening if it causes you to engage in risk-taking behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although denial of ________ may feel life-affirming,it...

Question 15

In Alzheimer's disease,affected nerve cells in the brain are filled with abnormal collections of twisted protein threads called ________ and deposits of apparently toxic protein fragments called amyloid-beta plaques.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Alzheimer's disease,affected nerve cells in the...

Question 16

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

The answer of Ruth and Tom's only son recently left...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual activity and sexual desire both decrease with age. 
B) An active sex life may help to increase longevity. 
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 18

Matching
-Hormone replacement therapy

Accepted Answer

A) Nancy is 45 and still menstruating,but is experiencing hot flashes and weight gain. 
B) Linda takes a low dose oral contraceptive for hot flashes. 
C) Ruth is 58 and went through menopause five years ago. 
D) Alana is 52,and her last menstrual period was a year ago. 
E) Linda applies this medicated cream to relieve dryness

Question 19

Matching
-Glaucoma

Accepted Answer

A) impairment of the center of a person's vision 
B) decline in the ability to see objects up close 
C) age-related hearing loss 
D) a clouding of the lens of the eye that dims vision 
E) fluid buildup in the eye that causes internal pressure and damages the optic nerve

Question 20

The most severe age-related neurological disorder is

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 16: Aging Well