Question 1

Joy is 77 years old. What is she considered?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

What percentage of the U.S. population is projected to be at least 65 years old in the year 2020?

Accepted Answer

In 2020, it was projected that approximately 16.9% of the U.S. population would be 65 years or older, reflecting the aging baby boomer generation.

Question 3

Members of the baby boomer generation were born between which years?

Accepted Answer

The baby boomer generation is typically defined as those born between 1946 and 1964, following World War II when there was a significant increase in birth rates.

Question 4

Which of the following states do not have a high proportion of older adult residents?

Accepted Answer

Alaska does not have a high proportion of older adult residents compared to states like Florida, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, which have larger elderly populations.

Question 5

Which of the following states has a high proportion of older adult residents?

Accepted Answer

Florida is known for having a high proportion of older adult residents, often due to its popularity as a retirement destination.

Question 6

Statement A: Marriage is the preferred living arrangement among older adults.
Statement B: Marriage rates for older men and women are similar.

Accepted Answer

Marriage is generally the preferred living arrangement among older adults, but marriage rates for older men and women are not similar; older men are more likely to be married than older women due to factors like higher male mortality and women often marrying older men.

Question 7

Statement A: Cancer affects more African Americans than Caucasians.
Statement B: Asthma tends to affect more men than women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Statement A: Cancer affects more African Americans...

Question 8

Which type of abuse can be described as an act committed by any individual who refuses or fails to fulfill any part of his or her obligation or duty to serving an older person?

Accepted Answer

Neglect is the failure to fulfill obligations or duties to care for an older person, which can include not providing necessary care, assistance, or attention.

Question 9

Which type of abuse can be described as an act of desertion of an older person by the individual taking responsibility for providing that person's care?

Accepted Answer

Abandonment refers to the desertion of an older person by someone who has assumed responsibility for their care.

Question 10

Which type of abuse can be described as severe mental or physical pain suffered through verbal or nonverbal acts, such as verbal assaults, threats, intimidation, or harassment?

Accepted Answer

Emotional or psychological abuse involves causing severe mental or emotional pain through verbal or nonverbal acts like threats, intimidation, or harassment.

Question 11

Approximately what percentage of older adults participate in muscle-strengthening physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 23% of older adults participate in muscle-strengthening physical activity, according to various health surveys and studies.

Question 12

Statement A: As we age, we tend to increase our body fat percentage and reduce our muscle mass. Statement B: Approximately 50% of older adults meet the current guidelines for participation in aerobic physical activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Statement A: As we age, we tend...

Question 13

"Any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle that increases energy expenditure above a basal level" describes:

Accepted Answer

The definition provided describes "physical activity," which includes any movement that increases energy expenditure beyond resting levels.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a major type of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Exercise is a general term that encompasses various types of physical activities, including aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities.

Question 15

There are three basic groups of complementary health approaches (CHA). Which group includes meditation, yoga, and acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

Mind-body medicine includes practices like meditation, yoga, and acupuncture that focus on the interactions between the brain, mind, body, and behavior to improve health.

Question 16

There are three basic groups of complementary health approaches (CHA). Which group includes dietary supplements?

Accepted Answer

Dietary supplements are considered natural products, which is one of the basic groups of complementary health approaches.

Question 17

According to the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project, approximately what percentage of young-old adults (65-74 years old) engage in sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 50% of young-old adults (65-74 years old) engage in sexual activity according to the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a vulnerability that puts older adults at risk for elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 19

Which of the following is not a risk that puts older adults at risk for elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem is not typically considered a direct risk factor for elder abuse, whereas living arrangements, unmet needs, and a history of abuse are recognized risk factors.

Question 20

What proportion of U.S. older adults fall victim to elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that approximately 10%-16% of older adults in the U.S. experience some form of elder abuse.

Quiz 11: Mental Health for Older Adults