Deck 27: Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

Question 1

A person's levels of physical and mental performance determine his or her

A) functional age.
B) biological age.
C) psychological age.
D) social age.

Answer 1

functional age.

Question 2

Mattie sustained a wrist fracture because of weakened, porous bones. She has the disease known as

A) osteoarthritis.
B) rheumatoid arthritis.
C) osteoporosis.
D) fibromyalgia.

Answer 2

osteoporosis.

Question 3

Adjusting to, and coping with, the physical and cognitive changes of aging are components of

A) biological age.
B) functional age.
C) psychological age.
D) social age.

Answer 3

psychological age.

Question 4

Jane is a researcher who studies the individual and collective aging processes in humans. Jane works in the field of

A) geriatrics.
B) gerontology.
C) psychology.
D) anthropology.

Question 5

Social age refers to a person's habits and roles relative to

A) employment history.
B) family expectations.
C) societal expectations.
D) hobbies and interests.

Question 6

The relative age or condition of a person's organs and body systems is his or her

A) biological age.
B) functional age.
C) psychological age.
D) social age.

Question 7

Which of the following is an age-related change in eyesight?

A) Pupils enlarge
B) Depth perception increases
C) Farsightedness often develops
D) Visual acuity improves

Question 8

The idea that jogging will cause an older person's bones and joints to degenerate more quickly is an example of which theory of aging?

A) Autoimmune
B) Cellular
C) Genetic mutation
D) Wear-and-tear

Question 9

The gradual breakdown of the light-sensitive area of the retina is known as

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

Question 10

Susan passes a bit of urine each time she coughs or sneezes. This condition is known as

A) a urinary tract infection.
B) urinary incontinence.
C) urinary overload.
D) bladder failure.

Question 11

As men age, what is the most notable change in sexual functioning?

A) Difficulty in achieving and sustaining an erection
B) Longer duration of orgasm
C) Intercourse becomes painful
D) Ejaculation becomes difficult

Question 12

The best indicator of successful aging is

A) chronological years.
B) psychological age.
C) quality of life.
D) biological age.

Question 13

Voting age is an example of

A) functional age.
B) legal age.
C) psychological age.
D) social age.

Question 14

Amy's Uncle Joe has developed kidney failure that his doctor says is due to the kidney cells being at the end of their reproductive cycle. This is an example of which theory of aging?

A) Autoimmune
B) Cellular
C) Genetic mutation
D) Wear-and-tear

Question 15

Jessica's grandmother has frequent urinary tract infections, which her doctor attributes to an inability of her body to recognize and fight the bacteria that causes it. This is an example of which theory of aging?

A) Autoimmune
B) Cellular
C) Genetic mutation
D) Wear-and-tear

Question 16

Elizabeth has a condition in which there is elevated pressure within her eyeball. This problem is known as

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

Question 17

The elderly population in the United States is expected to increase substantially over the next 20 years. Which factor accounts for this population increase?

A) Growth in the immigrant population
B) The aging "baby boomer" generation
C) More available options for retirement communities
D) Increasingly effective vaccines for many diseases

Question 18

Justin's Aunt Martha was told by her doctor that she has abnormal cells in her left lung. Since she is a nonsmoker and has had minimal exposure to carcinogens, her doctor believes that her condition is related to which theory of aging?

A) Autoimmune
B) Cellular
C) Genetic mutation
D) Wear-and-tear

Question 19

Which of the following describes a facial change related to aging?

A) The eyes appear more pronounced.
B) The earlobes shrink as a result of redistributed fatty deposits.
C) The nose becomes wider and longer.
D) The nose becomes flatter and blunter.

Question 20

Pauline is 73 years old and has to urinate almost twice as often as she did when she was younger. What age-related change contributes to this?

A) Reduced muscle tone
B) Constriction of the uterus
C) Decreased bladder capacity
D) Decreased kidney size

Question 21

To avoid developing osteoporosis, Angela makes sure she gets enough of this mineral.

A) Magnesium
B) Sodium
C) Calcium
D) Zinc

Question 22

One reason that there are not many heavy drinkers among those age 65 and older is because

A) they underreport their drinking habits.
B) most older people are on fixed incomes that limit their spending on extras such as alcohol.
C) heavy drinkers tend to die of alcohol-related complications before they grow old.
D) alcohol is metabolized more quickly in an older person's body.

Question 23

As men age, the levels of which hormone drop?

A) Insulin
B) Testosterone
C) Cortisol
D) Progesterone

Question 24

According to Charles Corr, the dimension of coping with dying that encompasses seeking satisfaction in daily activities is

A) physical.
B) psychological.
C) social.
D) spiritual.

Question 25

When someone knowingly acts to end the life of a terminally ill person, this is known as "mercy killing" or

A) rational suicide.
B) negligent homicide.
C) passive euthanasia.
D) active euthanasia.

Question 26

Which vitamin is necessary for the proper absorption of calcium?

A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin E

Question 27

Progressive brain impairments that interfere with memory and intellectual functioning is a condition known as

A) dementia.
B) amnesia.
C) anxiety.
D) cognitive loss.

Question 28

Transplanting healthy organs and tissues from a person who has just died to a living person who needs them is known as

A) organ regeneration.
B) organ donation.
C) autopsy.
D) promession.

Question 29

Albert suffers from the most common psychological problem among the elderly. Which condition does he have?

A) Bipolar disorder
B) Alzheimer's disease
C) Depression
D) Panic disorder

Question 30

Older adults are more likely to use

A) illicit drugs.
B) multiple prescription drugs.
C) over-the-counter drugs instead of prescription drugs because of cost.
D) alcohol in combination with prescription drugs.

Question 31

The nutrient necessary to maintain muscle mass is

A) fat.
B) protein.
C) carbohydrate.
D) calcium.

Question 32

The most effective way for older adults to increase their muscle mass is to participate in

A) group exercise classes.
B) regular strength training.
C) regular stretching and flexibility exercises.
D) cardiorespiratory fitness training.

Question 33

The life expectancy of a child born today is how many years longer than for a child born in 1900?

A) More than 20 years longer
B) More than 25 years longer
C) More than 30 years longer
D) More than 35 years longer

Question 34

Age-related loss of muscle mass is a condition known as

A) rheumatoid arthritis.
B) osteoporosis.
C) sarcopenia.
D) multiple sclerosis.

Question 35

John has a disease whose symptoms include memory loss, disorientation, and personality changes. He has been diagnosed with

A) schizophrenia.
B) major depression.
C) Alzheimer's disease.
D) Parkinson's disease.

Question 36

What often occurs in the final stage of Alzheimer's disease?

A) Complete disorientation
B) Agitation and restlessness
C) Sporadic memory loss
D) Aggressive behavior

Question 37

Which of the following is the loss or deprivation experienced by a survivor when a loved one dies?

A) Mourning
B) Grief
C) Bereavement
D) Denial

Question 38

When care or treatment that would prolong life is deliberately withheld from a terminally ill person, this is known as

A) rational suicide.
B) negligent homicide.
C) passive euthanasia.
D) active euthanasia.

Question 39

Health care costs for older Americans are

A) rapidly increasing.
B) rapidly decreasing.
C) slowly increasing.
D) slowly decreasing.

Question 40

Which type of memory remains relatively unchanged in many elderly people?

A) Short-term
B) Long-term
C) Visual
D) Analytical

Question 41

Lifestyle choices influence our biological age.

Question 42

Which of the following is an individual's reaction to significant loss?

A) Mourning
B) Grief
C) Bereavement
D) Denial

Question 43

The physiological changes of aging are fairly standard, but the timing and severity vary between individuals.

Question 44

Palliative care focuses on

A) experimental treatment.
B) reducing pain and suffering.
C) supporting immune function.
D) rehabilitation.

Question 45

Which of the following is culturally prescribed behaviors associated with the expression of grief?

A) Mourning
B) Grief
C) Bereavement
D) Denial

Question 46

Skin color and texture are not affected by aging.

Question 47

Out-of-pocket medical expenses for older Americans have decreased since the 1990s.

Question 48

What percentage of older Americans live independently in their community?

A) 80%
B) 85%
C) 90%
D) 95%

Question 49

Most older people never live in a nursing home or other type of long-term care facility.

Question 50

More prolonged grieving periods are often experienced by

A) spouses.
B) adult siblings.
C) children.
D) close friends.

Question 51

When an individual dies without a will, they are said to have died

A) without documentation.
B) in probate.
C) without an agent.
D) intestate.

Question 52

A legal document that states an individual's wishes about medical care used to make treatment decisions when the person is not able to voice his or her preferences is a(n)

A) advance directive.
B) legal will.
C) health care proxy.
D) power of attorney.

Question 53

Patterns of life changes that occur in members of all species as they grow older are referred to as

A) deterioration.
B) cellular decline.
C) aging.
D) genetic mutation.

Question 54

According to the wear-and-tear theory of aging, we have a certain number of usable cells that are capable of reproducing a limited number of times; deterioration occurs as cells wear out.

Question 55

The psychological process of accepting the reality of a person's death and coping with memories of the deceased is

A) mourning.
B) grief work.
C) bereavement.
D) pain management.

Question 56

Which of the following is an emotional rejection of one's own impending death or that of a loved one?

A) Mourning
B) Grief
C) Bereavement
D) Denial

Question 57

Social Security benefits are guaranteed for every adult over 65 through the year 2050.

Question 58

Aging baby boomers will have a major impact on the economy, housing market, health care system, and Social Security.

Question 59

Being active and involved accelerates the aging process.

Question 60

Thanatology is the study of death and dying.

Question 61

Rational suicide is the decision to kill oneself rather than endure constant pain and slow decay.

Question 62

Incontinence affects the majority of people over age 75.

Question 63

A program that provides end-of-life care designed to maximize quality of life for terminally ill patients and offer emotional support for both patients and families/caregivers is known as palliative care.

Question 64

Mineral loss from bone only affects older females.

Question 65

A diet that includes adequate calcium throughout the adult years can help prevent bone loss.

Question 66

By the age of 30 the lens of the eye begins to harden.

Question 67

Strategies for healthy aging include limiting physical activity to protect bones and eating for enjoyment.

Question 68

By the age of 60, depth perception declines.

Question 69

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

Question 70

Death can be defined as the state in which vital functions have ceased and cannot be restored.

Question 71

Active euthanasia is the intentional withholding of treatment that would prolong life.

Question 72

Social death occurs when an individual willingly and intentionally withdraws from society.

Question 73

Maintaining positive relationships and cultivating a spiritual life are key components in a healthy aging process.

Question 74

Grief is a response to significant loss and may vary in severity and duration.

Question 75

As we age, the body has more difficulty regulating temperature, which leads to an increased risk of hypothermia, heatstroke, and heat exhaustion.

Question 76

The criteria for determining brain death is irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain stem.

Question 77

Most studies indicate that the elderly population, for the most part, is no longer sexually active.

Question 78

Intentionally injecting lethal medication into a terminally ill person is a form of active euthanasia.

Question 79

A living will is a legal document that can protect an individual's wishes about medical care if they become incapacitated.

Question 80

Mourning is a culturally prescribed behavior pattern for the expression of grief that may involve specific prayers and rituals.