Deck 17: Health and Wellness Through the Lifespan

Question 1

Which of the following is true about divorce?

A) Divorce rates for the second marriage are higher than for the first marriage.
B) Divorce is very uncommon in the United States.
C) Infidelity is the cause of 90 percent of divorces.
D) A healthy manner to avoid divorce is to reduce communication.

Answer 1

Divorce rates for the second marriage are higher than for the first marriage.

Question 2

What does someone who is a gerontologist study?

A) aging
B) infants
C) adolescents
D) animals

Answer 2

aging

Question 3

During which trimester does the umbilical cord develop?

A) third trimester
B) second trimester
C) first trimester
D) after birth

Answer 3

first trimester

Question 4

In the span of a year, Rachel has experienced the death of a loved one, faced difficulties with her marriage, changes at work, and became pregnant with her first child. Which of the following is true about Rachel?

A) She is more likely to experience a serious illness within the next couple of years.
B) She will probably get fired from her job very soon.
C) She is more likely to lose friends over the next few months.
D) Her health will most likely improve within the next year.

Question 5

What is one concern many parents have to worry about for their children now that wasn't an issue many years ago?

A) proper diet
B) chickenpox
C) bioterrorism
D) school bullies

Question 6

What is the most important period of pregnancy?

A) the first trimester
B) the second trimester
C) the third trimester
D) the fourth trimester

Question 7

Carol is in her first trimester of pregnancy. She often becomes nauseous and vomits occasionally. Carol is most likely experiencing what condition?

A) bulimia nervosa
B) a miscarriage
C) heart disease
D) morning sickness

Question 8

If you wanted to obtain a high-paying job, which of the following degrees would be most helpful?

A) high school diploma
B) associate degree
C) master's degree
D) bachelor's degree

Question 9

During birth, what is the stage in which the baby emerges from the uterus?

A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4

Question 10

When does the "real" part of marriage, in which couples are faced with the tasks of marriage, occur?

A) after the honeymoon
B) during old age
C) during the wedding ceremony
D) during courtship

Question 11

Richard wants to buy a new stereo system, but he decided not to purchase one because he needs to buy a new car instead in order to get to work. This money management strategy is an example of which of the following?

A) determining priorities
B) amortizing
C) making savings a priority
D) using credit

Question 12

What is the "Lamaze" method?

A) birth method using anesthesia
B) a special diet for a pregnant woman
C) prepared childbirth
D) c-section delivery

Question 13

Camile is 50 years old and unemployed. She recently applied for a job as a cashier but was told that the company would not hire her because she didn't appear "youthful." What is Camile experiencing?

A) racism
B) a social clock
C) socioeconomic discrimination
D) ageism

Question 14

According to the Holmes-Rahe Scale, which of the following life events is the most stressful?

A) change in financial state
B) retirement
C) trouble with your boss
D) divorce

Question 15

What is the best position for a pregnant woman to sleep in during the third trimester?

A) on her back
B) on her stomach
C) sitting in a chair
D) on her side

Question 16

Which of the following is true about the current retirement age?

A) More people are retiring at a later age and then coming out of retirement later on.
B) The current age has decreased over the years.
C) The current age has increased over the years.
D) The current age has stayed about the same over the years.

Question 17

Darren is 40 years old. He is not satisfied with his career and is unmarried with no children. He feels frustrated and dissatisfied with where he is in his life. What is the cause of this pressure?

A) his social clock
B) his social network
C) his environmental wellness
D) his financial issues

Question 18

What is one important aspect to consider when choosing a career?

A) Choose a job that you are not very interested in so that you can develop new interests.
B) Look for more than one type of job.
C) Don't settle for a job that will pay less than $100,000.
D) Be prepared to take the first job that you are offered, no matter what the job involves.

Question 19

Jess and Steven are married. Jess feels that Steven should be the one taking the kids to school everyday because she is very busy. Steven feels that they should both share this responsibility. They have occasional fights over this issue. What is this conflict due to?

A) a mid-life crisis
B) poor communication skills
C) infidelity
D) unrealistic expectations

Question 20

Which of the following is true about the second trimester?

A) The pregnant woman needs to reduce her folate intake.
B) The pregnant woman needs to eat twice as much as she did before.
C) At this point, the baby's heartbeat can be heard.
D) Morning sickness begins to increase.

Question 21

What are three questions you should ask yourself before deciding to become a parent?

Question 22

Name three strategies for practicing wise money management.

Question 24

What are the five stages of the dying process according to Kubler-Ross?

Question 25

Which of the following is true about credit cards?

A) They do not ask you to pay an annual fee.
B) They are offered at the same interest rate to all customers.
C) They should be paid off right away.
D) They should be used as frequently as possible.

Question 26

What are three marital challenges that may lead to divorce?

Question 28

What is one of the major family and/or relationship stressors that occurs with old age?

A) Spouses retire.
B) Children become the caregivers, and roles are reversed.
C) Older adults are forced to provide more assistance to their children.
D) Marital stressors occur.

Question 29

Out of the following, older adults are more at risk for which disease?

A) schizophrenia
B) HIV/AIDS
C) binge-eating disorder
D) Parkinson's disease

Question 31

When does the birthing process normally take place?

A) after 15 weeks
B) after 30 weeks
C) after 40 weeks
D) after 60 weeks

Question 32

Briefly describe the six stages to the Family Life Cycle.

Question 33

What types of things can you do while in school to help you find a satisfying career?

Question 34

Which of the following is true regarding financial planning?

A) It is not necessary to work when you are younger because social security will take care of you later.
B) Signing up for a company's retirement plan is a bad idea.
C) Women are less likely to have retirement pensions than men.
D) Men tend to live longer than women, so therefore, they have income needs for a longer period of time.

Question 35

For someone who is dying, turning to prayer to help find a cure for his or her condition is an example of which of the following?

A) bargaining
B) euphoria
C) delusion
D) acceptance

Question 37

Wrinkles, gray hair, and balding are all examples of which of the following?

A) cognitive changes
B) Alzheimer's
C) aging markers
D) presbyopia

Question 38

If you find yourself stuck in a job that you do not like, what should you do?

A) Stick with it and hope it will get better.
B) Talk to your boss to ask for a promotion.
C) Tell your boss you hate your job.
D) Find a new job.

Question 39

What happens during the second trimester?

A) The mother's appetite increases.
B) The baby is ready to be born.
C) The mother's energy decreases.
D) The baby gets positioned at the bottom of the uterus.

Question 40

In what stage of dying will the dying person may withdraw from the world and refuse visitors?

A) anxiety
B) denial
C) depression
D) cruelty