Question 1

Charles Corr developed a model for coping with impending death. Name and briefly describe the four dimensions of his model.

Accepted Answer

1. Physical - doing everything possible

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  More than 20 years longer 
B)  More than 25 years longer 
C)  More than 30 years longer 
D)  More than 35 years longer 
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 6

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)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Health care costs for older Americans are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

By the age of 60, depth perception declines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which vitamin is necessary for the proper absorption of calcium?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The nutrient necessary to maintain muscle mass is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Memory loss is an inevitable part of aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

A common condition in older adults is the progressive breakdown of joint cartilage, known as osteoarthritis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In some cases, dementia can be improved when problems such as hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, or medication interactions are corrected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 27: Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

Charles Corr developed a model for coping with impending death. Name and briefly describe the four dimensions of his model.

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

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

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

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

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)

Health care costs for older Americans are

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.

By the age of 60, depth perception declines.

Which vitamin is necessary for the proper absorption of calcium?

The nutrient necessary to maintain muscle mass is

Memory loss is an inevitable part of aging.

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.

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 common condition in older adults is the progressive breakdown of joint cartilage, known as osteoarthritis.

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

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

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

In some cases, dementia can be improved when problems such as hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, or medication interactions are corrected.

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

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