Question 1

Mineral loss from bone only affects older females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As men age, the levels of which hormone drop?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

List at least three goals of hospice programs.

Accepted Answer

(any three of the following)
1. Providin

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Alzheimer's disease is a chronic neurological disease that affects people over age 55.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Joy is 65 and has been sedentary for most of her life. Now that she is retired, she wants to improve her level of fitness. Explain four ways she will benefit by exercising regularly.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following)
1. She will

Question 20

Lifestyle choices influence our biological age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 27: Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

Mineral loss from bone only affects older females.

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

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

As men age, the levels of which hormone drop?

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

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

List at least three goals of hospice programs.

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

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

Alzheimer's disease is a chronic neurological disease that affects people over age 55.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joy is 65 and has been sedentary for most of her life. Now that she is retired, she wants to improve her level of fitness. Explain four ways she will benefit by exercising regularly.

Lifestyle choices influence our biological age.

Accessing Your Health

Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Focus On Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Managing Stress and Coping With Life's Challenges

Focus On Improving Your Sleep

Building Healthy Relationships and Communicating Effectively

Understanding Your Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Focus On Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Physical Fitness

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly

Ending Tobacco Use

Avoiding Drug Misuse and Abuse

Protecting against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Focus On Understanding Your Health Inheritance

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Focus On Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Reducing Your Cancer Risk

Reducing Risks and Coping with Chronic Conditions

Choosing Conventional and Complementary Health Care

Preventing Violence and Abuse

Focus On Reducing Your Risk of Unintentional Injury

Preserving and Protecting Your Environment

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