Deck 15: A Lifetime of Health

Question 1

Usually,the first reaction when a person learns they have terminal cancer is:

A)anger
B)bargaining
C)depression
D)denial

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which statement supports the advance directive that gives someone the power to make health decisions on your behalf?

A)specific instructions
B)will
C)health-care proxy
D)DNR order

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which stage of Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Adjustment is usually the most difficult?

A)bargaining
B)anger
C)depression
D)acceptance

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The end of all vital functions including heartbeat and respiration is known as:

A)functional death.
B)cellular death.
C)cardiac death.
D)brain death.

Question 5

All of the following statements are true concerning death EXCEPT:

A)An individual's will to live can postpone death.
B)Women are more likely to die before their birthday.
C)Major events or celebrations may influence time of death.
D)The way a person faces death is similar to how they faced other life stresses.

Question 6

The definition of death is:

A)when the soul leaves the body.
B)cells dying off due to no oxygen.
C)the moment the heart stops to beat.
D)when the brain ceases functioning.

Question 7

Select the best term for an order that applies mainly to the hospitalized or terminally ill that states you want to die naturally.

A)do-not-resuscitate
B)will
C)health-care proxy
D)final instructions

Question 8

What is the stage of Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Adjustment where an individual haggles with God to try and reverse or postpone death?

A)anger
B)depression
C)bargaining
D)denial

Question 9

Documents containing directions that specify the kind of medical treatment individuals want in case of a medical crisis are known as:

A)last wishes.
B)advance directives.
C)final instructions.
D)last will.

Question 10

Physical activity for older Americans increases all of the following EXCEPT:

A)self-esteem.
B)stress and anxiety.
C)protection from cancers,heart disease,and type 2 diabetes.
D)longevity.

Question 11

During which stage of Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Adjustment is the individual realizing death is a reality?

A)bargaining
B)denial
C)depression
D)acceptance

Question 12

All of the following are included in Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Adjustment to Facing Death EXCEPT:

A)guilt.
B)anger.
C)depression.
D)acceptance.

Question 13

Activities that slow mental decline include:

A)being sedentary.
B)decreasing Omega-3 fatty acids.
C)being overweight.
D)engaging in activities like reading and puzzles.

Question 14

All of the following are true statements concerning The Five Wishes EXCEPT:

A)It does not contain a health-care proxy.
B)Persons using the document can specify which kinds of medical treatment they do want.
C)This document can specify what the person wants their loved ones to know.
D)The Five Wishes can indicate which person they would like to make health-care decisions for them when they are no longer able to do so.

Question 15

The complete cessation of ovulation and menstruation for 12 months is:

A)menopause.
B)perimenopause.
C)menarche.
D)postmenopause.

Question 16

All of the following are true statements concerning osteoporosis EXCEPT:

A)Osteoporosis begins in old age.
B)Osteoporosis occurs frequently in men.
C)Smoking increases the risk of osteoporosis.
D)Osteoporosis is a chronic disease.

Question 17

All of the following statements are true concerning the Five Stages of Adjustment EXCEPT:

A)A person can only experience one stage at a time.
B)Each stage may only last minutes.
C)Denial may occur at any time.
D)The stages may occur in a different order.

Question 18

Death that is confirmed by an electroencephalogram is:

A)functional death.
B)cellular death.
C)cardiac death.
D)brain death.

Question 19

What is the stage of Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Adjustment where a person questions why it is happening and has strong feelings of resentment?

A)bargaining
B)anger
C)depression
D)denial

Question 20

All of the following are forms of death defined by medical standards EXCEPT:

A)functional death.
B)cellular death.
C)spiritual death.
D)brain death.

Question 21

The drop in testosterone in men between the ages of 48 and 70 is often called ____________________.

Question 22

Which of the following conditions is most closely related to risk of suicide in older Americans?

A)schizophrenia
B)depression
C)Alzheimer's disease
D)AIDS

Question 23

A type of dementia called __________ disease is the progressive deterioration of intellectual powers due to physiological changes within the brain.

Question 24

All of the following statements regarding physical activity and older Americans are true EXCEPT:

A)Potential benefits of physical activity diminish by the age of 80.
B)Those that are physically active have greater ability to live independently.
C)Those that are physically active have fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety.
D)By age 75 only one in three men and women engage in physical activity.

Question 25

Which of the following statements regarding men and aging is NOT true?

A)By age 50 all men have some enlargement of the prostate gland.
B)Older men may experience lower fertility and virility.
C)Declining testosterone between the ages of 48 and 70 is sometimes called andropause.
D)Lower testosterone increases bone density and energy levels.

Question 26

Alzheimer's disease:

A)is a type of dementia.
B)is a heart disorder.
C)is completely reversible.
D)is an acute brain disorder that strikes quickly.

Question 27

Perimenopause is defined as:

A)A woman's final menstrual cycle.
B)The period from a woman's first irregular cycles to her final menstrual cycle.
C)Lower levels of the hormone estrogen.
D)The complete cessation of ovulation for 12 consecutive months.

Question 28

___________ is a condition where losses in bone density become so severe that a bone will break with even a slight trauma or injury.

Question 29

The moment the soul leaves the body is considered ____________________ death.

Question 30

Osteoporosis would most likely result in:

A)a wrist fracture as a result of a fall.
B)arthritis in the lower back and knees.
C)redistribution of body fat in the trunk region.
D)a high bone density.

Question 31

Which of the following statements about grief is NOT true?

A)Grief produces changes in the immune and central nervous system.
B)Grieving adults may experience mood swings.
C)It is best for grievers to avoid friendships and social support.
D)Grievers may feel physically sick or lose their appetite.

Question 32

Exercise for seniors can do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)create greater ability to live independently.
B)lower risk of heart disease.
C)accelerate symptoms of anxiety.
D)keep the mind in top form.

Question 33

Earl was involved in a car crash and placed on a respirator.After his family had it removed,he was nonresponsive,with no reflexes and a flat EEG.These vital signs indicate Earl has experienced:

A)brain death.
B)hyperthermic death.
C)myocardial death.
D)none of these

Question 34

The average woman who reaches menopause has a life expectancy of about how many more years?

A)10
B)20
C)30
D)40

Question 35

Which of the following is not a key to living an exceptionally long and healthy life?

A)Greet each day with a new goal.
B)Exercise regularly.
C)Reach out to others.
D)Start smoking

Question 36

Living long and well means to do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)exercise regularly.
B)watch your weight and blood pressure.
C)limit your drinking of alcohol.
D)supporting yourself by not dealing with other people's problems.

Question 37

__________ __________ is only recommended for short-term relief of hot flashes and night sweats.

Question 38

All of the following statements are true regarding aging and sexuality EXCEPT:

A)Better health translates into a better sex life.
B)The average 55 year old man can expect to remain sexually active for about 2 to 3 more years.
C)Healthy people are more likely to express an interest in and enjoy sex.
D)Men in good health can gain an additional five to seven more years of sexual life expectancy.

Question 39

When an older man or woman begins losing previous mental capabilities,it is known as ____________________.

Question 40

____________________ is the complete cessation of ovulation and menstruation for 12 consecutive months.

Question 41

Match the items.
a.dementia
b.anger
c.DNR Order
d.death
e.perimenopause
f.living will
g.osteoporosis
h.denial
i.menopause
j.health-care proxy
document that says you want to die naturally

Question 42

Match the items.
a.dementia
b.anger
c.DNR Order
d.death
e.perimenopause
f.living will
g.osteoporosis
h.denial
i.menopause
j.health-care proxy
when the heart and breathing stop

Question 43

List and describe the different categories of death.

Question 44

Match the items.
a.dementia
b.anger
c.DNR Order
d.death
e.perimenopause
f.living will
g.osteoporosis
h.denial
i.menopause
j.health-care proxy
loss of mental capabilities

Question 45

____________ grief occurs when grief progresses to become a more persistent problem.

Question 46

Match the items.
a.dementia
b.anger
c.DNR Order
d.death
e.perimenopause
f.living will
g.osteoporosis
h.denial
i.menopause
j.health-care proxy
"No,not me."

Question 47

Match the items.
a.dementia
b.anger
c.DNR Order
d.death
e.perimenopause
f.living will
g.osteoporosis
h.denial
i.menopause
j.health-care proxy
first irregular cycle to last menstruation

Question 48

The __________-__________ __________ is an advance directive that gives someone else the power to make health decisions on your behalf.

Question 49

The Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Adjustment to Facing Death include denial,anger,bargaining,depression,and ______________.

Question 50

Match the items.
a.dementia
b.anger
c.DNR Order
d.death
e.perimenopause
f.living will
g.osteoporosis
h.denial
i.menopause
j.health-care proxy
giving another person power to make health decisions for you

Question 51

Match the items.
a.dementia
b.anger
c.DNR Order
d.death
e.perimenopause
f.living will
g.osteoporosis
h.denial
i.menopause
j.health-care proxy
will giving specifics about any life-sustaining efforts

Question 52

The end of all vital functions,such as heartbeat and respiration is called __________ death.

Question 53

Documents that specify the kind of medical treatment individuals want in case of a medical crisis are ____________ ______________.

Question 54

A ________-__________-________ order is an advance directive specifying that you want to be allowed to die naturally.

Question 55

Match the items.
a.dementia
b.anger
c.DNR Order
d.death
e.perimenopause
f.living will
g.osteoporosis
h.denial
i.menopause
j.health-care proxy
cessation of menstruation for 12 months

Question 56

The end of all brain activity (confirmed by an electroencephalogram)and lack of reflexes is called ___________ death.

Question 57

Match the items.
a.dementia
b.anger
c.DNR Order
d.death
e.perimenopause
f.living will
g.osteoporosis
h.denial
i.menopause
j.health-care proxy
"Why me?"

Question 58

By age 40,all men have some type of enlargement in the ____________________.

Question 59

Discuss the purpose of a health-care proxy and a living will.

Question 60

Match the items.
a.dementia
b.anger
c.DNR Order
d.death
e.perimenopause
f.living will
g.osteoporosis
h.denial
i.menopause
j.health-care proxy
severe loss in bone density

Question 61

Tell what happens when a person is grieving and how it can affect their health.What can one do to effectively cope with this loss?

Question 62

Discuss some of the physical body changes that go on with men and women as they age.What are some strategies to slow down the effects of aging?

Question 63

Explain what is happening during each of the Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Adjustment to Facing Death.