Deck 22: Aging: A Vital Process

Question 1

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

A)assessing her financial status
B)reevaluating health insurance plans
C)establishing good health habits
D)developing important relationships

Answer 1

developing important relationships

Question 2

Fluid intelligence is the ability to

A)move easily from situation to situation.
B)find solutions when confronted with a new problem.
C)memorize information and repeat it at a later date.
D)do all of these.

Answer 2

find solutions when confronted with a new problem.

Question 3

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

A)50
B)85
C)120
D)155

Answer 3

85

Question 4

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)dealing with competition

Question 5

Jolene 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 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

A)obtain adequate sleep throughout life.
B)practice relaxation techniques regularly.
C)avoid overworking.
D)do all of these.

Question 9

Progressive,irreversible changes to the body that result from the passage of time are called _______ aging.

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

Question 10

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 11

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

A)developing important relationships
B)reevaluating their health insurance plans
C)establishing good health habits
D)assessing their financial status

Question 12

Juan is in his late teens.To prepare for 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 13

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

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

Question 14

Cigarette smoking is directly linked to all of the following EXCEPT

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

Question 15

Women are more likely to be at a financial disadvantage during retirement than are men.Which one of the following is NOT a contributing factor?

A)Women have,on average,lower lifetime incomes than men.
B)Women are less likely to be covered by pension plans.
C)Women are less likely to develop chronic conditions not covered by health insurance.
D)Women are less likely to invest in retirement plans.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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 18

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

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

Question 19

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

A)reevaluating their health insurance plans
B)establishing good health habits
C)developing important relationships
D)assessing their financial status

Question 20

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 these

Question 21

The most serious potential consequence of menopause is

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

Question 22

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 23

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

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

Question 24

It often takes ________ to resolve the grief associated with losing a loved one.

A)days
B)weeks
C)months
D)years

Question 25

In 2010,the life expectancy of the total population was almost ______ years.

A)62
B)79
C)88
D)98

Question 26

Life expectancy is

A)a theoretically projected length of life based on ideal conditions.
B)the average length of time a person is expected to live.
C)the period of life when an individual is healthiest.
D)a calculation based upon how long a person's relatives liveD.

Question 27

A good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis is to avoid

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

Question 28

Denise is 48 years old and experiencing perimenopause.Which of the following would be a symptom of her condition?

A)hot flashes
B)irregular periods
C)vaginal dryness
D)all of these

Question 29

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 30

Which of the following is a warning sign of arthritis?

A)tenderness
B)early morning stiffness
C)swelling
D)all of these

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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)failure to perform simple tasks

Question 34

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 behavior (for example,giving away all of one's belongings).
D)manic behavior.

Question 35

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 36

Of the following,who is at risk for developing glaucoma?

A)a person with a family history of the disease
B)any person over the age of 60
C)African Americans over the age of 40
D)all of these

Question 37

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 38

Causes of treatable dementia include all of the following EXCEPT

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

Question 39

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

A)older black women
B)older Asian men
C)older white men
D)older white women

Question 40

The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are

A)forgetfulness and inability to learn new information.
B)confusion about events or time and disorientation.
C)aggressive behavior and depression.
D)change in personality and hallucinations.

Question 41

A scientist who studies phenomena associated with the aging process is a(n)

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

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

Increases in life expectancy in the United States 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

Which of the following statements about Social Security is TRUE?

A)Social Security provides most older Americans enough to live on.
B)Social Security funds can be used to supplement income only by those over age 65.
C)Social Security is intended to supplement other income.
D)All of these statement are true.

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

The approximate percentage of the U.S.population who were over age 65 in 2012 is

A)5 percent.
B)14 percent.
C)23 percent.
D)33 percent.

Question 47

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)women participate less in risky behaviors that lead to injuries.

Question 48

In 2010,what accounted for about 37 percent of the aggregate income of the older population?

A)Social Security benefits
B)personal retirement benefits
C)money received from family members
D)income from current employment

Question 49

Which of the following statements about older Americans is FALSE?

A)The number of older people who are ill or dependent will rise as the older population increases.
B)Health care is the largest expense for older adults.
C)About 9 percent of elderly people live below the poverty line.
D)Most older Americans do not have any chronic diseases.

Question 50

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

A)90
B)100
C)110
D)120

Question 51

Which of the following statements about caregiving is FALSE?

A)Most families abandon their aging relatives because they cannot provide adequate care.
B)Caregivers may need to obtain medical power of attorney to make decisions for the elderly relative.
C)Surveys indicate the average woman will spend about 18 years caring for an aging relative.
D)All of these statements are false.

Question 52

About what percentage of older Americans live in institutional settings such as nursing homes?

A)4 percent
B)20 percent
C)33 percent
D)50 percent

Question 53

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 54

Which of the following statements about Medicare is FALSE?

A)Medicare pays for about 70 percent of the medical costs of older Americans.
B)Medicare pays for acute illness.
C)Medicare is paid for in part by payroll tax.
D)Medicare Part B is a supplement financed by individuals who choose to enroll.

Question 55

A living arrangement for healthy seniors that matches them with like-minded individuals is called

A)a nursing home.
B)homesharing.
C)a retirement community.
D)a hospice.

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

A)20
B)11
C)7
D)5

Question 58

Which of the following statements about life expectancy is FALSE?

A)Women live longer than men do.
B)Lifestyle factors are one reason for gender differences in life expectancy.
C)Genetics have little influence on longevity.
D)People who reach age 65 can expect to live another 20 or more years.

Question 59

Which of the following statements about older people is FALSE?

A)Older people have incomes about the same as younger people.
B)Older women are twice as likely to live in poverty as 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 U.S.population is expected to more than double by the year 2050.

Question 60

The program that was designed to finance health care services for older adults and people with disabilities but requires older adults to cover many health care expenses out of their own pockets is

A)Medicare.
B)Social Security.
C)Medicaid.
D)Aid to Dependent Individuals.

Question 61

Reaching menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

Question 62

The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.

Question 63

The risk of osteoporosis can be assessed through bone mineral density testing.

Question 64

Older adults tend to have high blood pressure and be sensitive to salt.

Question 65

Many of the negative physical changes typically associated with aging are not due to aging at all;rather,they are due to neglect of psychological and physical health.

Question 66

For successful aging,people need to start developing good health habits in their early thirties.

Question 67

Regular exercise has been found to lower an aging person's susceptibility to depression.

Question 68

To maximize national productivity and quality of life as older adults become a larger proportion of the population,changes need to occur in all of the following EXCEPT

A)government policies.
B)attitudes of the general population.
C)health care policies.
D)recommendations regarding exercise and diet.

Question 69

Regular physical activity can fend off sarcopenia.

Question 70

Following retirement,older couples may find that they need to become reacquainted with each other.

Question 71

Age-related macular degeneration is an acute vision problem that eventually resolves itself.

Question 72

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

Question 73

Nearly 100 percent of all people over 65 have some form of arthritis.

Question 74

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 75

Working women seem to be better financially prepared for retirement than men.

Question 76

Older adults rarely have to deal with hearing loss.

Question 77

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)is the leading cause of blindness in people over 75.

Question 78

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

Question 79

The aging process occurs only during the last half of life.

Question 80

Compared to other groups,African Americans are at increased risk for glaucoma.