Question 1

As of 2009, life expectancy for the total U.S. population reached _____ years.&#10;A) 74.4&#10;B) 78.2&#10;C) 80.9&#10;D) 87.6

Accepted Answer

In 2009, the life expectancy for the total U.S. population was approximately 78.2 years.

Question 2

What is the most common preventable cause of premature death?&#10;A) lack of a social network&#10;B) physical inactivity&#10;C) obesity&#10;D) smoking

Accepted Answer

Smoking is the most common preventable cause of premature death, as it is a major risk factor for various diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses.

Question 3

What is the leading cause of death among American women age 65 and older?&#10;A) heart disease&#10;B) cancer&#10;C) chronic respiratory disease&#10;D) cerebrovascular disease

Accepted Answer

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women age 65 and older.

Question 4

What are the three most frequent cancer sites among women?&#10;A) breast, cervix, and kidney&#10;B) breast, colon, and lung&#10;C) bladder, lung, and pancreas&#10;D) brain, breast, and colon

Accepted Answer

Breast, colon, and lung are among the most common cancer sites in women, with breast cancer being the most frequent.

Question 5

Which of the following is associated with incontinence in older women?&#10;A) low BMI&#10;B) depression&#10;C) intact uterus&#10;D) moderate physical activitiy

Accepted Answer

Depression is associated with incontinence in older women as it can affect the pelvic floor muscles and overall health, potentially leading to or exacerbating incontinence issues.

Question 6

Age-related cataracts are associated with _____.&#10;A) diabetes and hormone replacement therapy&#10;B) dyspepsia and mild exposure to ultraviolet light&#10;C) active smoking and arthritis&#10;D) diabetes and passive exposure to tobacco smoke

Accepted Answer

Age-related cataracts are associated with diabetes and passive exposure to tobacco smoke, as both factors can contribute to oxidative stress and damage to the lens of the eye, leading to cataract formation.

Question 7

Employment of older women has decreased during the past four decades.

Accepted Answer

Employment of older women has generally increased over the past four decades due to factors such as longer life expectancy, changes in retirement age, and economic necessity.

Question 8

Lack of routine exercise accelerates loss of skeletal muscle, leading to sarcopenia.

Accepted Answer

Lack of routine exercise can lead to muscle atrophy and loss of muscle mass, contributing to sarcopenia, which is the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength.

Question 9

Successful aging is characterized by maintaining high levels of mental and physical functioning while preventing or delaying onset of chronic and disabling medical conditions.

Accepted Answer

Successful aging involves maintaining mental and physical health, and minimizing the impact of chronic diseases.

Question 10

Women's longer life expectancy lengthens the number of years they are living with functional limitations.

Accepted Answer

Women generally live longer than men, which increases the likelihood of experiencing age-related health issues and functional limitations in their later years.

Question 11

For some elderly women, higher BMI provides protection against trauma, frailty, and wasting syndromes.

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Question 12

List five risk factors for malnutrition among the elderly.

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Question 13

List three challenges related to multiple medication use for elderly patients.

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Question 14

To what did Kreiger et al. attribute the declining premature mortality of infants and adult minority populations beginning in the 1960s?

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Question 15

How is maintaining proper oral health important to supporting immune function in older women?

Accepted Answer

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Deck 36: Clinical Changes Experienced by Older Women