Question 1

By 2030, the elderly population will reach ____ million.&#10;A) 74 million&#10;B) 80 million&#10;C) 75 million&#10;D) 70 million

Accepted Answer

By 2030, the elderly population will reach 74 million, about 21% of the total population, according to the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics (FIFARS).

Question 2

Which segment of the elderly population is the fastest growing?&#10;A) Young old (65 to 74 years)&#10;B) Old old (88 to 99 years)&#10;C) Elite old (100 years or older)&#10;D) Middle old (75 to 84 years)

Accepted Answer

The old old (88 to 99) are the fastest growing segment of the elderly population. This growth increase is due to the aging baby-boom generation and longer life span.

Question 3

What percentage of older adults experience chronic illness?&#10;A) 60%&#10;B) 70%&#10;C) 80%&#10;D) 50%

Accepted Answer

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), about 80% of older adults experience a chronic illness, and about 70% experience two or more chronic illnesses. This makes health promotion and chronic disease management key initiatives to improve the health of our aging population.

Question 4

Which of these physiological changes is not a normal change of aging that directly impacts the individual's independence and quality of life?&#10;A) Vision&#10;B) Hearing&#10;C) Musculoskeletal&#10;D) Stamina

Accepted Answer

There are numerous physiological changes that come with aging; however, some directly impact an individual's independence and quality of life. These physiological changes are vision, hearing loss, musculoskeletal changes, and nutrition and oral health.

Question 5

What percentage of older adults experience hearing loss?&#10;A) 33%&#10;B) 44%&#10;C) 55%&#10;D) 66%

Accepted Answer

About 33% of older adults experience hearing loss. Some age-related changes that occur are increased coarseness of ear hair, which leads to clumping or cerumen buildup. This can lead to blockage and attendant decreased hearing acuity. The tympanic membrane also loses elasticity.

Question 6

Nutritional health begins in the elderly with ______ health.&#10;A) Oral&#10;B) Hearing&#10;C) Sensory&#10;D) External

Accepted Answer

Nutritional health begins with oral health in the elderly. Oral health is very important and should be stressed in the adult life span. Other contributing factors to oral health include external factors and physical changes. As people age, teeth enamel deteriorates, which increases the risk for more cavities.

Question 7

Which is not a sensory change in the elderly?&#10;A) Loss of taste sensation&#10;B) Reduction in sense of smell&#10;C) Decline in thirst sensitivity&#10;D) Increase in vision

Accepted Answer

Sensory changes occur with increasing age. These changes include loss of appetite, loss of taste sensation, reduction in the sense of smell, and decline in thirst sensitivity. As adults age, there is a reduction in total body water content, which leads to dehydration. Sensory changes also affect appetite and food preparation.

Question 8

____ is a constant process that occurs across the life span with bone building and bone reabsorption.&#10;A) Metabolism&#10;B) Bone remodeling&#10;C) Bone loss&#10;D) Bone mineral density

Accepted Answer

Bone remodeling is a constant process that occurs across the life span with bone building and bone resorption. Bone mineral density declines as one ages, as does muscle mass.

Question 9

What is another term for blurred vision?&#10;A) Nearsightedness&#10;B) Astigmatism&#10;C) Stigmatism&#10;D) Night blindness

Accepted Answer

Blurred vision, or astigmatism, is a direct result of structural changes associated with aging. The cornea loses its shape and contours, and the eyes lose their ability to focus light rays.

Question 10

What are the two most common visual disorders?&#10;A) Cataracts&#10;B) Presbyopia&#10;C) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)&#10;D) Astigmatism

Accepted Answer

Cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are the two most common visual disorders. Cataracts are a major cause of visual impairment in the elderly. Risk factors include age, diabetes, kidney disease, eye trauma, and some medications.

Question 11

What is the primary cause of hearing loss in older adults?&#10;A) Cataracts&#10;B) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)&#10;C) The loss of auditory neurons in the organ of Corti&#10;D) Presbyopia

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

At what layer of bone does bone loss occur?&#10;A) Inner bone (trabecular)&#10;B) Cancellous&#10;C) Cortical&#10;D) Osteopenia

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Question 13

According to the CDC, injuries sustained in a fall cause more than ___ older adults a year to seek treatment in the emergency department (ED).&#10;A) 2.8 million&#10;B) 2.9 million&#10;C) 3.0 million&#10;D) 3.1 million

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Functional abilities are evaluated using which two assessment tools?&#10;A) Activities of daily living (ADLs)&#10;B) Functional assessment&#10;C) Vision assessment&#10;D) Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)

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Question 15

Which test measures air and bone conduction of sound?&#10;A) Weber test&#10;B) Audiometry&#10;C) Rinne test&#10;D) Timed get-up-and-go test

Accepted Answer

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Deck 19: Healthy Aging