Deck 10: Older Womens Health

Question 1

How many people in the United States were 65 years or older in 2010?

A) 3.1 million
B) 20.5 million
C) 40.3 million
D) 83.7 million

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What percentage of those 85 years and older in the United States in 2010 were women?

A) 47%
B) 57%
C) 67%
D) 77%

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What percentage of women 85 years and older in the United States in 2010 were widowed?

A) 35%
B) 52%
C) 73%
D) 91%

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Compared with older men, older women are: (Select all that apply.)

A) More prepared to retire
B) Less likely to retire at retirement age
C) More likely to have a retirement pension from their employer
D) Less likely to report being satisfied in retirement
E) More likely to live alone

Question 5

In 2030, which of the following is the percentage of the older population (65 years or older) that is projected to be White?

A) 47%
B) 54%
C) 67%
D) 74%

Question 6

Which of the following cognition-related capacities typically decline with normal aging? (Select all that apply.)

A) Motivation
B) Short- and long-term memory
C) Knowledge
D) Learning
E) Wisdom

Question 7

Daisy, a 77-year-old client, reports a gradual and slight loss of hearing, especially for higher pitched tones. The nurse should recognize this condition as which of the following?

A) Presbyopia
B) Presbycusis
C) Age-related macular degeneration
D) Otitis media

Question 8

What percentage of cancers are diagnosed at age 55 years or older?

A) 55%
B) 65%
C) 75%
D) 85%

Question 9

Which of the following is the leading cause of cancer death in women?

A) Breast cancer
B) Lung cancer
C) Colorectal cancer
D) Pancreatic cancer

Question 10

Mamie is a 76-year-old client who is suspected of having Alzheimer's disease. To confirm this suspicion, the nurse should look for impairment in which of the following mental functions? (Select all that apply.)

A) Visual acuity
B) Memory
C) Language
D) Attention
E) Ability to reason

Question 11

A phenotype of positive aging that has been described in older women is focused on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A) Presence of chronic disease
B) Physical functioning
C) Presence of a disability
D) Social functioning
E) Emotional functioning

Question 12

Which of the following are the benefits associated with weight-bearing aerobic exercise in older women? (Select all that apply.)

A) Decreased risk for breast cancer
B) Increased bone density
C) Reversal of Alzheimer's disease symptoms
D) Improved balance
E) Improved insulin resistance

Question 13

Opal, who is 82 years old, would like information on vaccinations recommended for clients of her age. Which of the following should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply.)

A) Annual influenza
B) Human papillomavirus
C) Onetime pneumococcal
D) Hepatitis B
E) Herpes zoster

Question 14

What percentage of community-dwelling older adults take at least five prescription medications?

A) 29%
B) 39%
C) 49%
D) 59%