Question 1

With age,features of the head enlarge and become more noticeable.

Accepted Answer

As we age, bones in the face and skull remold and bone remodeling around the eyes, cheeks, and jawline gives rise to change in appearance. This can make facial features appear larger and more pronounced.

Question 2

Dr.Smith illegally administers a lethal drug to hasten the death of a suffering,terminally-ill patient.His action is called ______________.

Accepted Answer

Euthanasia refers to the deliberate ending of a person's life to relieve their suffering from a terminal illness. In this case, Dr. Smith is administering a lethal drug to hasten the patient's death, which falls under the category of euthanasia. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately describe this situation.

Question 3

Kidney failure is an example of local death.

Accepted Answer

Kidney failure is an example of local death because it is the death of a specific organ, the kidney.

Question 4

Kim is 57 and she suffers from osteoarthritis.Her mobility is very difficult and she struggles to complete even routine activities of daily living.This chronic condition has accelerated Kim's ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kim is 57 and she suffers from...

Question 5

Both biological and psychosocial models of successful aging involve _____________.

Accepted Answer

Both the biological and psychosocial models of successful aging involve maintaining emotional as well as physical well-being. While the biological model may focus more on cellular and molecular changes, it still emphasizes the importance of maintaining good overall health. The psychosocial model emphasizes the importance of maintaining social support and healthy relationships, which are both essential for emotional well-being. Neither model emphasizes focusing solely on one's own health or the concept that a psychologically "well" being is a physically "well" being, so options C and D can be eliminated. Option A is also incorrect as not all forms of dementia are caused by cellular death.

Question 6

A high-calcium diet when young can improve bone density at an older age.

Accepted Answer

Adequate calcium intake during adolescence and early adulthood is important to maximize peak bone mass and can help decrease the risk of osteoporosis and fractures later in life.

Question 7

Bessie has experienced a number of problems which include memory loss,impaired judgment and reasoning,and an inability to function.This disorder is known as ________________.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described - memory loss, impaired judgment and reasoning, and an inability to function - are all characteristics of dementia. While senility is a common term used to describe cognitive decline in elderly individuals, it is not an official medical diagnosis. Sarcopenia refers to age-related muscle loss and is not related to cognitive function. Alzheimer's disease is a specific type of dementia characterized by certain neuropathological changes in the brain, but the term "dementia" is more broadly used to describe cognitive impairment regardless of the underlying cause.

Question 8

Myra is grieving over the death of her husband.Which of the following should you do to help her?

Accepted Answer

Having Myra over for a cup of coffee and lending a sympathetic ear is the best choice because it offers her emotional support and allows her to express her feelings. Avoiding or dismissing her grief (options A and B) can be insensitive and hurtful. Option C is a good choice, but offering specific ways to help would be even better.

Question 9

By request of his terminally-ill wife,Jared did not give her any of the life-prolonging medications prescribed.The passive role he played in her death is called __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By request of his terminally-ill wife,Jared did...

Question 10

When Justin found out he had a terminal illness,he drew up a document concerning how he wanted to be treated if at some point he was unable to give legal consent.This is called a _____________.

Accepted Answer

The document Justin drew up is called a living will, which outlines an individual's wishes for medical treatment if they become unable to make decisions for themselves. A will typically deals with the distribution of one's assets after death, and a palliative care request or pain management will typically refers to specific wishes for end-of-life care, rather than addressing a broader range of medical decisions.

Question 11

Incontinence affects all people over age 75.

Accepted Answer

Incontinence can affect people of all ages, but it is more common in older adults. Not all people over the age of 75 will experience incontinence.

Question 12

Katie's grandfather is no longer able to drive since his optometrist informed him that he has an eye disease that breaks down a part of the retina responsible for sharp,direct vision.What is this disease called?

Accepted Answer

Macular degeneration is a condition that causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina responsible for sharp, direct vision. This can lead to a loss of central vision and difficulty with tasks such as driving, reading, and recognizing faces.

Question 13

Which of the following would be dealt with by a living will?

Accepted Answer

A living will is a legal document that outlines an individual's desires for medical treatment and care if they become incapacitated and are unable to make decisions for themselves. It typically includes instructions regarding life-sustaining treatments, such as mechanical ventilation or artificial nutrition and hydration.

B, C, and D are not typically addressed in a living will. The disposal of property and assets would typically be covered in a will or estate plan, while euthanasia or assisted suicide is a highly controversial and highly regulated issue that may not be legally allowed in some jurisdictions. Funeral arrangements made while still alive would typically be addressed in a separate document, such as a funeral planning guide or pre-paid funeral plan.

Question 14

Ella used to love to get together with her friends and go dancing.She no longer leaves her apartment because she is concerned that she may have an embarrassing accident.Ella is one of may older people who become isolated and 'shut-in' because she suffers from __________________.

Accepted Answer

Ella's fear of having an embarrassing accident suggests she is experiencing urinary incontinence, a common condition among older adults that can lead to embarrassment and social isolation.

Question 15

Which of being following is a symptom of normal grief?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of being following is a symptom...

Question 16

The ways in which people compare to others of similar age is called "biological age."

Accepted Answer

The term "biological age" refers to how old a person seems biologically based on various health and physical factors, not how they compare to others of similar chronological age.

Question 17

About 70% of all fractures among those over age 45 result form osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones that are more susceptible to fractures. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, about 70% of all fractures among people over age 45 are caused by osteoporosis.

Question 18

Benjamin's grandfather recently turned 86 years old.He is within which of the following categories?

Accepted Answer

According to the age categorization system developed by gerontologists, individuals aged 75-84 are considered as young-old, those aged 85-99 as old-old, and those aged 100 and above as oldest-old. As Benjamin's grandfather turned 86 years old, he falls into the old-old category.

Question 19

In 2012,it was determined that at least 14.8 percent of the Canadian population were ______________ or older.

Accepted Answer

In 2012, it was determined that at least 14.8 percent of the Canadian population were "young-old" or older, which typically refers to individuals aged 65 and above.

Question 20

The drinking age is an example of "social age."

Accepted Answer

The drinking age is a legal age, not a social age. Social age refers to societal norms and expectations related to age, while legal age is determined by law.

Quiz 22: Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death