Question 1

Juan is in his late teens.To prepare for the aging process,he should

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Women live longer for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen protects women from early heart disease. 
B) women have lower rates of stress-related illnesses. 
C) women are less likely to be poor in their older years. 
D) women participate less in risky behaviors that lead to injuries.

Question 4

Most patients who receive hospice care do so

Accepted Answer

A) in a hospital. 
B) in a special clinic. 
C) in a hospice ward. 
D) at home.

Question 5

Termination of metabolic processes is called _____ death.

Accepted Answer

A) cellular 
B) biological 
C) brain 
D) clinical

Question 6

Which of the following statements about Social Security is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Social Security provides most older Americans enough to live on. 
B) Social Security funds can be used to supplement income only by those over age 65. 
C) Social Security is intended to supplement other income. 
D) All of these statement are true.

Question 7

A clouding of the lens in the eye that is a result from oxidation damage is called

Accepted Answer

A) cataracts. 
B) glaucoma. 
C) macular degeneration. 
D) presbyopia.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer