Question 1

What is the percentage of older persons who die within a year of breaking a hip?

Accepted Answer

A)  2-10 
B)  10-20 
C)  20-28 
D)  25-30 
E)  30-35 
A)  2-10 
B)  10-20 
C)  20-28 
D)  25-30 
E)  30-35

Question 2

A major contributor to hypertension is _____ intake.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin E 
B)  protein 
C)  fiber 
D)  salt 
E)  sugar 
A)  vitamin E 
B)  protein 
C)  fiber 
D)  salt 
E)  sugar

Question 3

The two leading causes of death among the elderly are heart disease and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer 
B)  influenza 
C)  arthritis 
D)  Alzheimer's disease 
E)  diabetes 
A)  cancer 
B)  influenza 
C)  arthritis 
D)  Alzheimer's disease 
E)  diabetes

Question 4

Bone mass density that is _____ standard deviations below the adult normal denotes osteopenia.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.1-0.49 
B)  0.5-0.99 
C)  1-2.5 
D)  2.6-3.0 
E)  3.1-3.5 
A)  0.1-0.49 
B)  0.5-0.99 
C)  1-2.5 
D)  2.6-3.0 
E)  3.1-3.5

Question 5

Development of osteoporosis is delayed when an individual develops _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller, lighter bones during youth 
B)  an active lifestyle 
C)  lean body mass during early adulthood 
D)  bigger, denser bones during youth 
E)  adequate fat mass during early adulthood 
A)  smaller, lighter bones during youth 
B)  an active lifestyle 
C)  lean body mass during early adulthood 
D)  bigger, denser bones during youth 
E)  adequate fat mass during early adulthood

Question 6

Which of the following conditions causes a change in brain chemistry that can affect memory and the ability to maintain high-level functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  diverticulitis 
B)  physical trauma 
C)  vascular dementia 
D)  dehydration 
E)  depression 
A)  diverticulitis 
B)  physical trauma 
C)  vascular dementia 
D)  dehydration 
E)  depression

Question 7

An overweight elderly woman with type 2 diabetes visits her health care provider. When asked how her blood sugar control has been, the woman remarks, "Better than ever." What blood test could the health care provider order to verify this?

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin 
B)  hematocrit 
C)  hemoglobin A1C 
D)  blood triglycerides 
E)  random finger stick 
A)  hemoglobin 
B)  hematocrit 
C)  hemoglobin A1C 
D)  blood triglycerides 
E)  random finger stick

Question 8

The DRI for calcium for women who are 51 years and older is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 mg/day 
B)  1200 mg/day 
C)  1300 mg/day 
D)  1500 mg/day 
E)  2500 mg/day 
A)  1000 mg/day 
B)  1200 mg/day 
C)  1300 mg/day 
D)  1500 mg/day 
E)  2500 mg/day

Question 9

Which of the following conditions is characterized by degeneration of the heart muscle, leading to irregular contractions?

Accepted Answer

A)  carotid artery disease 
B)  atrial fibrillation 
C)  cerebral embolism 
D)  aneurysm 
E)  ischemia 
A)  carotid artery disease 
B)  atrial fibrillation 
C)  cerebral embolism 
D)  aneurysm 
E)  ischemia

Question 10

Studies have proven that the use of aluminum cans leads to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the percentage of older persons who die within a year of breaking a hip?

A major contributor to hypertension is _____ intake.

The two leading causes of death among the elderly are heart disease and _____.

Bone mass density that is _____ standard deviations below the adult normal denotes osteopenia.

Development of osteoporosis is delayed when an individual develops _____.

Which of the following conditions causes a change in brain chemistry that can affect memory and the ability to maintain high-level functioning?

An overweight elderly woman with type 2 diabetes visits her health care provider. When asked how her blood sugar control has been, the woman remarks, "Better than ever." What blood test could the health care provider order to verify this?

The DRI for calcium for women who are 51 years and older is _____.

Which of the following conditions is characterized by degeneration of the heart muscle, leading to irregular contractions?

Studies have proven that the use of aluminum cans leads to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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Exam 19: Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

What is the percentage of older persons who die within a year of breaking a hip?

A major contributor to hypertension is _____ intake.

The two leading causes of death among the elderly are heart disease and _____.

Bone mass density that is _____ standard deviations below the adult normal denotes osteopenia.

Development of osteoporosis is delayed when an individual develops _____.

Which of the following conditions causes a change in brain chemistry that can affect memory and the ability to maintain high-level functioning?

An overweight elderly woman with type 2 diabetes visits her health care provider. When asked how her blood sugar control has been, the woman remarks, "Better than ever." What blood test could the health care provider order to verify this?

The DRI for calcium for women who are 51 years and older is _____.

Which of the following conditions is characterized by degeneration of the heart muscle, leading to irregular contractions?

Studies have proven that the use of aluminum cans leads to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

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Infant Nutrition

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Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

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Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

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Adolescent Nutrition

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Adult Nutrition

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