Deck 17: Aging: a Vital Process

Question 1

Fluid intelligence is the ability to

A)move easily from situation to situation.
B)maintain short-term memory.
C)find solutions when confronted with a new problem.
D)memorize information and repeat it at a later date.

Answer 1

find solutions when confronted with a new problem.

Question 2

Jane is 32.At this stage in her life,which one of the following will help her with the aging process? She should

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

Answer 2

develop important relationships.

Question 3

Which of the following steps should individuals undertake in their fifties to help them with the aging process? They should

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

Answer 3

reevaluate their health insurance plans.

Question 4

All of the following are TRUE about older adults,EXCEPT they

A)tend to have lower blood pressure.
B)are more susceptible to foodborne illness.
C)have less ability to metabolize alcohol.
D)should be regularly tested for glaucoma.

Question 5

Regular physical exercise contributes to healthy aging by enhancing all of the following,EXCEPT

A)lung capacity.
B)hearing ability.
C)fluid intelligence.
D)immune functioning.

Question 6

Changes in body structure that result from the passage of time are called _______________ aging.

A)sociological
B)psychological
C)biological
D)chronological

Question 7

A disease in which the fluid inside the eye is under abnormally high pressure and can lead to blindness is

A)glaucomA.
B)cataracts.
C)conjunctivitis.
D)presbyopia.

Question 8

Rapid decision-making and problem-solving ability is most accurately called

A)fluid intelligence.
B)common sense.
C)solid intelligence.
D)critical thinking.

Question 9

Cigarette smoking is linked to all of the following,EXCEPT

A)osteoporosis.
B)skin wrinkling.
C)muscle atrophy.
D)premature balding.

Question 10

Juan is in his late teens.To help him with the aging process,he should

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

Question 11

A better arrangement than losing the productivity of people at retirement includes all of the following,EXCEPT

A)setting a mandatory retirement age.
B)providing volunteer and paid employment for retirees.
C)offering retraining programs for occupational and leisure time activities for retirees.
D)providing community-sponsored classes for retirees.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?

A)prevention against osteoporosis
B)increased bone fractures caused by increased bone mass
C)increased effectiveness of the immune system
D)maintenance of flexibility and balance

Question 13

Which of the following is a sign of potential alcohol or drug dependence in older adults?

A)depression
B)unexplained falls
C)malnutrition
D)all of the above

Question 14

Studies of healthy people indicate that functioning of the human body remains essentially constant until

A)after age 70.
B)after age 60.
C)after age 50.
D)age 40.

Question 15

The slow disintegration of the tissue at the center of the retina is known as

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

Question 16

Which of the following is most characteristic of retirement?

A)meeting deadlines
B)trying to find enough leisure time
C)needing to learn how to enjoy leisure time
D)seeking competition

Question 17

Joelene exercises on a regular basis.She can expect all of the following to happen,EXCEPT

A)weight management.
B)maintenance of flexibility.
C)protection against heart attack.
D)increased susceptibility to depression.

Question 18

Age-related loss of muscle mass,strength,and function is called

A)osteoporosis.
B)glaucoma.
C)sarcopenia.
D)arthritis.

Question 19

To reduce stress in your life as you age,it is a good idea to

A)consider an illness as a message to reevaluate your lifestyle.
B)obtain adequate sleep throughout life.
C)practice relaxation techniques regularly.
D)all of the above choices are correct.

Question 20

Individuals in their forties should undertake which one of the following to help them with the aging process? They should

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

Question 21

Which of the following medications can have a negative impact on bone mass?

A)corticosteroids
B)aspirin
C)Prozac
D)Fosamax

Question 22

Denise is 52 years old and beginning menopause.Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of her condition?

A)hot flashes
B)irregular periods
C)vaginal dryness
D)All of these choices are symptoms of her condition.

Question 23

The type of arthritis that typically affects the hands and weight-bearing joints of the knees,ankles,and hips is

A)rheumatoid arthritis.
B)lupus.
C)osteoarthritis.
D)muscular arthritis.

Question 24

Which of the following is a good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis?

A)Avoid alcohol use.
B)Avoid exercise.
C)Avoid tobacco use.
D)Avoid overexposure to the sun.

Question 25

John has developed the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.On average,how long can his family expect he will survive after the onset of these symptoms?

A)15 years
B)10 years
C)8 years
D)4 years

Question 26

It often takes _____________ or more to resolve the grief associated with losing a loved one.

A)3 months
B)6 months
C)1-2 years
D)3 years

Question 27

The most serious potential consequence of menopause is

A)memory loss.
B)joint discomfort.
C)bone fractures.
D)tooth decay.

Question 28

Causes of reversible dementia include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)depression.
B)vitamin B-12 deficiency.
C)Alzheimer's disease.
D)alcoholism.

Question 29

Which of the following is a warning sign of arthritis?

A)tenderness
B)early morning stiffness
C)swelling
D)All of these choices are warning signs of arthritis.

Question 30

Symptoms related to menopause may include

A)increased sexual desire.
B)excessive energy.
C)mood swings.
D)intellectual deterioration.

Question 31

Typical symptoms of unresolved grief include all of the following,EXCEPT

A)hostility toward those connected with the death.
B)talking about the death as if it were "just yesterday."
C)unrealistic behaviour (for example,giving away all of one's belongings).
D)manic behaviour.

Question 32

Which of the following methods is the ONLY certain way of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease?

A)blood tests
B)MRI
C)autopsy
D)CT scan

Question 33

Studies have shown conflicting results regarding the connection between hormone replacement therapy (HRT)and which of the following?

A)diabetes
B)osteoporosis
C)cardiovascular problems
D)Parkinson's disease

Question 34

To protect your hearing,you should avoid exposure to noises above _____________ decibels.

A)75
B)90
C)100
D)125

Question 35

The medical term for severe deterioration of mental functioning resulting from a brain disorder is

A)dementiA.
B)senility.
C)Alzheimer's disease.
D)AMD.

Question 36

Which of the following is an early indicator of dementia?

A)failure to grasp a situation
B)forgetting conversations
C)forgetting events of the day
D)forgetting how to perform simple tasks

Question 37

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

A)cataracts.
B)glaucoma.
C)age-related macular degeneration.
D)presbyopia.

Question 38

The gradual decline in the ability to focus on nearby objects that occurs as people age is called

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

Question 39

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT

A)breakdown of the system that produced acetylcholine.
B)destruction of brain tissue from small strokes.
C)formation of tangles in affected neurons.
D)formation of amyloid plaques between neurons.

Question 40

The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are

A)forgetfulness and inability to concentrate.
B)confusion or disorientation.
C)aggressive behavior and depression.
D)change in personality and hallucinations.

Question 41

The average life expectancy for First Nations women is ______________ less than that for other Canadian men.

A)3
B)5
C)7
D)9

Question 42

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding older people?

A)Older people have incomes about the same as younger people.
B)Older women are more likely to live in poverty than older men are.
C)Older people living alone are much more likely to be poor than those who live with families.
D)The proportion of people age 65 and older in the Canadian population is expected to rise to one in four by the year 2041.

Question 43

Increases in life expectancy in Canada during the twentieth century were due primarily to

A)the control of childhood and infectious diseases.
B)the defeat of chronic illness.
C)the fitness boom.
D)increased use of vitamin supplements.

Question 44

Women live longer for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT

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)they participate less in the risky behaviors that lead to unintentional injuries.

Question 45

An individual who studies phenomena associated with the aging process is a(n)

A)gerontologist.
B)geriatrician.
C)ageologist.
D)oncologist.

Question 46

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

A)males age 16-25
B)females age 16-25
C)males age 80 and over
D)females age 80 and over

Question 47

The approximate percentage of people in Canada who were over age 65 in 2006 is

A)8 percent.
B)14 percent.
C)18 percent.
D)23 percent.

Question 48

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding caregiving?

A)Most families abandon their aging relatives because they cannot provide adequate care.
B)Studies show a grown son will assume a role of caregiving for his elderly relative.
C)Recent studies indicate the average woman will spend about 18 years caring for an aging relative.
D)All of these statements are false.

Question 49

The average life expectancy for First Nations men is ______________ less than that for other Canadian men.

A)3
B)5
C)7
D)9

Question 50

All of the following are TRUE about older people and the environment,EXCEPT

A)environmental factors can be a special concern for elderly people with diabetes.
B)even brief exposure to pollution can cause hospitalization for older people with breathing-related conditions.
C)environmental conditions that are difficult for young people can be especially tough on the elderly.
D)indoor air quality isn't a concern for older people.

Question 51

The average length of life of members of a species is called

A)life span.
B)life expectancy.
C)life cycle.
D)lifetime.

Question 52

In 2006,the life expectancy of the total population was ____________ years.

A)68
B)73
C)81
D)85

Question 53

Failure to achieve a maximum potential life span results from all of the following,EXCEPT

A)destructive environmental factors.
B)retirement.
C)destructive behavioural factors.
D)physical inactivity.

Question 54

A physician specializing in the diseases,disabilities,and care of older adults is a(n)

A)gerontologist.
B)geriatrician.
C)ageologist.
D)oncologist.

Question 55

Differences in life expectancy between males and females are due to all of the following,EXCEPT rates of

A)injury.
B)exercise.
C)alcohol use.
D)tobacco use.

Question 56

Lifespan is considered to be approximately _______________ percent heritable.

A)3
B)5
C)7
D)9

Question 57

Although few people reach this age,the upper end of the human life span is about ____________ years.

A)105
B)110
C)115
D)120

Question 58

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding life expectancy?

A)Women live longer than men do.
B)Lifestyle factors are a primary reason behind gender differences in life expectancy.
C)Life expectancy is not projected to increase in the future.
D)People who reach age 65 can expect to live another 18 or more years.

Question 59

The period of life when one is generally healthy and free from chronic or serious disease is called

A)health expectancy span.
B)life span.
C)health span.
D)morbidity span.

Question 60

Individuals who reach their sixty-fifth birthday can expect to live ___________ or more years longer.

A)18
B)10
C)7
D)5

Question 61

What percentage of Canadians over the age of 50 retire with some debt?

A)19
B)29
C)39
D)49

Question 62

What percentage of older Canadians have cataracts/glaucoma?

A)13
B)20
C)25
D)47

Question 63

Health Canada recommends that adults over the age of 50 should take a vitamin D supplement of what dose?

A)200 IU
B)400 IU
C)800 IU
D)1000 IU

Question 64

Canada's Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults indicate that endurance activities should be completed ________________ times per week.

A)2-4
B)3-5
C)4-7
D)7

Question 65

Fluid intelligence depends on which of the following factors?

A)rapidity of responsiveness
B)memory
C)alertness
D)all of the above

Question 66

What percentage of older Canadians have arthritis?

A)13
B)20
C)24
D)47

Question 67

Osteoporosis Canada indicates that the daily calcium requirement for Canadians over the age of 50 is:

A)500 mg
B)1000 mg
C)1500 mg
D)2000 mg

Question 68

All of the following are government programs to help seniors financially,EXCEPT:

A)OAS.
B)CPP.
C)QPP.
D)HIS.

Question 69

Automobile accidents are more frequent and more often fatal in seniors for which of the following reasons?

A)higher rates of illness
B)medication use
C)impairments
D)all of the above

Question 70

What percentage of older Canadians have a thyroid condition?

A)13
B)20
C)24
D)47

Question 71

What percentage of older Canadians have heart disease?

A)13
B)20
C)24
D)47

Question 72

The ability to make decisions about a patient's medical and personal care and financial matters is called:

A)power trip.
B)old age security.
C)power of attorney.
D)controller.

Question 73

Which of the following factors has contributed to Canada's aging population?

A)longer life expectancy
B)low fertility rates
C)effects of baby boomer generation
D)all of the above

Question 74

What percentage of older Canadians live in institutionalized settings?

A)7
B)13
C)24
D)47

Question 75

In 2001,approximately how many men and women were widows in Canada?

A)500,000
B)1.1 million
C)1.6 million
D)2.2 million

Question 76

What percentage of older Canadians have diabetes?

A)14
B)20
C)24
D)47

Question 77

Worldwide,among people over the age of 100,women outnumber men _____________ to 1.

A)3
B)5
C)7
D)9

Question 78

What percentage of older Canadians have back problems?

A)13
B)20
C)24
D)47

Question 79

A monthly benefit available to Canadians 65 years of age who have lived in Canada for at least 10 years is:

A)OAS pension.
B)HST credit.
C)OAT pension.
D)GST credit.

Question 80

Community resources to help older adults remain active in their own homes include all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)homemaker services.
B)visiting nurses.
C)adult day hospital care.
D)free legal aiD.