Deck 16: Aging Well

Question 1

Osteoarthritis is usually caused by

A)genetic factors.
B)repetitive motion.
C)effects of injury.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Answer 1

All of the answers are correct.

Question 2

Postmenopausal women have a greater risk for

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

Answer 2

All of the answers are correct.

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

An active sex life may help to increase longevity.

Question 4

All of the following are normal age-related changes that occur in the brain except

A)difficulty in multitasking.
B)difficulty with problem-solving skills.
C)difficulty recalling names of people and places.
D)difficulty learning new information quickly.

Question 5

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

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 6

Martha has osteoarthritis.Which of the following activities should she avoid?

A)Swimming
B)Walking
C)Jogging
D)Tai chi

Question 7

Life expectancy for men is

A)higher than it is for women by nearly 5 years.
B)higher than it is for women by nearly 3 years.
C)lower than it is for women by nearly 5 years.
D)lower than it is for women by nearly 3 years.

Question 8

All of the following factors put women at higher risk than men for osteoporosis except

A)testosterone in males helps maintain bone mass in men as they age.
B)women live an average of five years longer than men,and bone loss increases with age.
C)falling estrogen levels after menopause accelerate bone loss.
D)many women strive to stay thin and keep their body weight low in their youth,which can result in lower bone density.

Question 9

Menopause officially begins

A)when a woman turns 50.
B)twelve months after a woman's last period.
C)when a woman begins to experience hot flashes,vaginal dryness,and night sweats.
D)when a woman's menstrual cycle slows down.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Presbyopia affects a person's ability to

A)hear high pitched sounds.
B)see close objects in low light.
C)see objects far away.
D)focus on the shape of an object.

Question 12

The "eight Americas" analysis of longevity distinguishes between different groups of Americans based on all of the following except

A)educational factors.
B)racial factors.
C)geographic factors.
D)economic factors.

Question 13

Which of the following factors indicate that health conditions for older adults have not improved?

A)They report having about 5 physically unhealthy days per month.
B)Most have at least one chronic health condition.
C)They report mental distress about 2 days per month.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 14

Penny is a 45-year-old female who is experiencing changes in her menstrual cycle,mood swings,and vaginal dryness.Her symptoms are most likely due to

A)menopause.
B)premenstrual syndrome.
C)PMDD.
D)perimenopause.

Question 15

Most age-related hearing loss is a result of

A)listening to loud music.
B)increased fluid in the inner ear.
C)damage to microscopic hair cells in the inner ear.
D)damage to the outer ear.

Question 16

Members of which ethnicity are most likely to rate their health as excellent or good?

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

Question 17

Which of the following nutrients may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration?

A)Protein and amino acids
B)Soluble and insoluble fibers
C)Zinc and antioxidants
D)Vitamin C and calcium

Question 18

Which of the following ethnicities has the highest life expectancy?

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

Question 19

Social aging refers to age-related changes in

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

Question 20

All of the following statements regarding hormone replacement therapy are true except:

A)It is not as effective as bioidentical hormones for treating menopausal symptoms.
B)It is the most effective treatment for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.
C)It has been linked to an increased risk for breast cancer and cardiovascular disease in some women.
D)It is now prescribed for a shorter period of time and at the lowest possible dose to minimize potential risks.

Question 21

Bob is terminally ill.His family has requested that he not receive CPR if his heart stops beating.This means that he has this in his medical chart.

A)A living will
B)A DNR order
C)A will
D)Palliative care

Question 22

The food pyramid for older adults emphasizes the importance of

A)calcium and vitamin D.
B)hydration and physical activity.
C)fiber and calcium.
D)weight maintenance.

Question 23

The risk for Alzheimer's dramatically increases after age

A)50.
B)60.
C)70.
D)80.

Question 24

Refer to Bruce's Student Story in the chapter.Which of the following best describes Bruce's perspective on aging?

A)He is afraid of growing old.
B)He wants to live to an old age.
C)He believes that he inevitably will inherit his grandfather's health condition.
D)He wants to hold on to his youth.

Question 25

All of the following are characteristics of Alzheimer's disease except

A)it's not life threatening.
B)it steals memory and concentration.
C)it affects mood and personality.
D)it can leave a person depressed and subject to delusions.

Question 26

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

A)a mathematical component.
B)an interactive component.
C)a problem-solving component.
D)a puzzle or game.

Question 27

All of the following points should be covered in a health care proxy except

A)whether to start or continue life support.
B)whether to end life at home or in a care facility.
C)whether to refuse or agree to certain treatments.
D)whether to be buried or cremateD.

Question 28

What does it mean to have a "good death?"

A)Dying in peace
B)Dying on one's own terms
C)Prolonging death
D)Having a quick exit

Question 29

The most severe age-related neurological disorder is

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

Question 30

Empty Nest Syndrome describes

A)how a child feels when leaving home.
B)how parents feel when their last child leaves home.
C)how people feel when they are away from home.
D)how people feel when a loved one dies.

Question 31

Kate is a healthy 65-year-old female who is interested in increasing her physical activity.Which of the following workouts would meet the minimum recommendations for her age group?

A)Doing a 30-minute walk on the treadmill four days per week
B)Doing strength-training exercises twice a week
C)Doing a combination of strength-training exercises twice a week and walking 30 minutes a day five times a week
D)Doing a 20-minute jog twice a week and stretching twice a week

Question 32

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

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 33

Older adults who smoke a pack of cigarettes a day can expect to die about how many years earlier than nonsmokers?

A)2
B)5
C)10
D)25

Question 34

Older adults taking prescription medications may suffer harmful effects if they combine these with

A)alcohol.
B)over-the-counter medications.
C)supplements.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 35

All of the following activities can help prevent cognitive decline except

A)crossword puzzles.
B)attending religious services.
C)social networking on the computer.
D)watching television for a couple of hours per day.

Question 36

What defines clinical death?

A)A cessation of cellular respiration
B)A lack of heartbeat
C)A lack of all brain activity
D)A combination of medical criteria

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

In Alzheimer's disease,nerve cells in the brain stop functioning and

A)fuse together.
B)disconnect from each other.
C)disappear.
D)swell to abnormal size.

Question 39

The highest rates of suicide are in

A)African American males over 60.
B)Caucasian females between 60 and 80.
C)Asian American males over 80.
D)Caucasian males over 85.

Question 40

Which of the following lifestyle factors increase a person's risk for Alzheimer's disease?

A)Having high cholesterol
B)Being sedentary
C)Consuming a diet high in fat
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 41

A substantial number of older adults remain sexually active.

Question 42

Hormone replacement therapy is no longer being used to treat menopausal symptoms because it causes blood clots.

Question 43

The elderly population in the U.S.will become less racially diverse over the next twenty years.

Question 44

A "green burial" involves

A)using a plywood box in lieu of a casket.
B)wrapping a body in cloth and burying it in the ground.
C)cremating a body and spreading the ashes.
D)burying a body on the family member's property.

Question 45

The intent of palliative care is to

A)relieve pain and suffering in terminally ill individuals.
B)provide terminally ill individuals with alternative treatment options.
C)prolong life for terminally ill individuals.
D)provide assisted-suicide options for terminally ill individuals.

Question 46

A will allows a person to

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 47

Hospice focuses on providing the best care for

A)nursing-home residents.
B)the dying and their families.
C)individuals dealing with grief.
D)elderly adults living at home who need social services.

Question 48

The cost of providing health care for an older person in the U.S.is about three to five times higher than it is for someone under 65.

Question 49

Refer to Michelle's Student Story in the chapter.Because Michelle's uncle died unexpectedly and at a young age,she most likely experienced this stage of grief first.

A)Disbelief
B)Anger
C)Acceptance
D)Yearning

Question 50

Some researchers are concerned that obesity will reduce life expectancy in the future.

Question 51

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

Question 52

Smoking brings on earlier menopause and increases hot flashes.

Question 53

When Meghan's grandmother died,the family had a traditional religious service during which they said prayers and consoled one another.It concluded with a eulogy from her grandmother's pastor.What type of service was this?

A)A wake
B)A memorial
C)A funeral
D)A processional

Question 54

Which of the following factors is the most important to consider when deciding whether or not a seriously ill person should stop treatment or have treatment withheld?

A)The side effects of the treatment
B)The costs of the treatment
C)The wishes of the person expressed directly or in a living will
D)How much stress family members are facing

Question 55

Biological aging refers to the psychological changes a person undergoes as a consequence of aging.

Question 56

Life expectancy in the U.S.has decreased over the last century.

Question 57

The key to making organ donation effective is

A)to choose the organs you want to donate.
B)to only register if you're healthy.
C)to inform family members of your decision.
D)to include your decision in your living will.

Question 58

All of the following statements regarding grief are true except:

A)Grief is different for everyone.
B)Individuals may experience one or more of the stages of grief.
C)Some experiences of grief can be more complex than others.
D)People who are grieving will reach acceptance sooner if they are socially isolateD.

Question 59

Ideas about aging in American culture are being transformed.

Question 60

Refer to Michelle's Student Story in the chapter.What did Michelle provide her mother and aunt to help with their grief?

A)Complicated grief counseling
B)Social support
C)Financial support
D)Social services

Question 61

Matching
Presbyopia

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 62

People who die without a will or similar document in place have their estate division determined by their next of kin.

Question 63

Matching
Age-related macular degeneration

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 64

Physician-assisted suicide is legal in ten states.

Question 65

Matching
Menopause

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 66

Matching
Presbycusis

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 67

Matching
Postmenopause

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 68

Matching
Perimenopause

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 69

Matching
Glaucoma

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 70

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of arthritis affecting older adults.

Question 71

Everyone experiences grieving as a five-stage process,with each stage lasting one to two months.

Question 72

Normal age-related changes include difficulty learning new information.

Question 73

Physical activity can slow many of the effects of aging.

Question 74

Matching
Hormone replacement therapy

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 75

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive,fatal form of dementia.

Question 76

The traditional notion of retirement as a time of leisure has not changed.

Question 77

Most older Americans die at home.

Question 78

Matching
Cataracts

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 79

A person is considered clinically dead when the heart stops beating.

Question 80

Matching
Vaginal estrogen

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