Question 1

​To prevent vitamin B12 deficiency,it is recommended that adults 51 and over obtain their vitamin B12 from _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a diet high in animal protein 
B)  ​a diet featuring leafy green and cruciferous vegetables 
C)  ​fortified foods and/or supplements 
D)  ​a primarily vegetarian diet 
E)  ​drinking non-dairy (soy,nut,etc. )milk products 
A)  ​a diet high in animal protein 
B)  ​a diet featuring leafy green and cruciferous vegetables 
C)  ​fortified foods and/or supplements 
D)  ​a primarily vegetarian diet 
E)  ​drinking non-dairy (soy,nut,etc. )milk products

Question 2

​What percentage of older people ages 65 and over considers their health to be good to excellent?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​25 
B)  ​42 
C)  ​60 
D)  ​77 
E)  ​90 
A)  ​25 
B)  ​42 
C)  ​60 
D)  ​77 
E)  ​90

Question 3

Matching
-Osteoblasts

Accepted Answer

A) Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus 
B) ​The signaling protein that stimulates appetite 
C) The muscle enabling closure of the junction between the esophagus and stomach 
D) Results from bacterial infections of the gingiva 
E) Pain of the tongue
F)​Loss of taste
G)Cells that build bone
H)A bent upper spine
I)Dry mouth
J)Blood clot
K)Vitamin B12 
A) Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus 
B) ​The signaling protein that stimulates appetite 
C) The muscle enabling closure of the junction between the esophagus and stomach 
D) Results from bacterial infections of the gingiva 
E) Pain of the tongue
F)​Loss of taste
G)Cells that build bone
H)A bent upper spine
I)Dry mouth
J)Blood clot
K)Vitamin B12

Question 4

Matching
-​Periodontitis

Accepted Answer

A) Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus 
B) ​The signaling protein that stimulates appetite 
C) The muscle enabling closure of the junction between the esophagus and stomach 
D) Results from bacterial infections of the gingiva 
E) Pain of the tongue
F)​Loss of taste
G)Cells that build bone
H)A bent upper spine
I)Dry mouth
J)Blood clot
K)Vitamin B12 
A) Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus 
B) ​The signaling protein that stimulates appetite 
C) The muscle enabling closure of the junction between the esophagus and stomach 
D) Results from bacterial infections of the gingiva 
E) Pain of the tongue
F)​Loss of taste
G)Cells that build bone
H)A bent upper spine
I)Dry mouth
J)Blood clot
K)Vitamin B12

Question 5

Matching
-Xerostomia

Accepted Answer

A) Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus 
B) ​The signaling protein that stimulates appetite 
C) The muscle enabling closure of the junction between the esophagus and stomach 
D) Results from bacterial infections of the gingiva 
E) Pain of the tongue
F)​Loss of taste
G)Cells that build bone
H)A bent upper spine
I)Dry mouth
J)Blood clot
K)Vitamin B12 
A) Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus 
B) ​The signaling protein that stimulates appetite 
C) The muscle enabling closure of the junction between the esophagus and stomach 
D) Results from bacterial infections of the gingiva 
E) Pain of the tongue
F)​Loss of taste
G)Cells that build bone
H)A bent upper spine
I)Dry mouth
J)Blood clot
K)Vitamin B12

Question 6

​The most common cause of dementia is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​pernicious anemia 
B)  ​Parkinson's disease 
C)  ​alcoholism 
D)  ​Alzheimer's disease 
E)  ​vascular disease 
A)  ​pernicious anemia 
B)  ​Parkinson's disease 
C)  ​alcoholism 
D)  ​Alzheimer's disease 
E)  ​vascular disease

Question 7

The amount of stored body water decreases with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

​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 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cancer 
B)  ​accidents (automobile) 
C)  ​arthritis 
D)  ​Alzheimer's/dementia 
E)  ​diabetes 
A)  ​cancer 
B)  ​accidents (automobile) 
C)  ​arthritis 
D)  ​Alzheimer's/dementia 
E)  ​diabetes

Question 10

​Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​18.5-24.9 
B)  ​25-29.9 
C)  ​≥ 30 
D)  ​≥ 35 
E)  ​≥ 40 
A)  ​18.5-24.9 
B)  ​25-29.9 
C)  ​≥ 30 
D)  ​≥ 35 
E)  ​≥ 40

Question 11

List nutritional strategies to normalize blood pressure for older adults.Discuss some highlights and features of the DASH diet.

Accepted Answer

Nutritional strategies to normalize bloo

Question 12

​Factor that may prevent a diabetic from achieving tight blood sugar control include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​use of medications that combat hypoglycemia 
B)  ​being overweight 
C)  ​declining cognitive function 
D)  ​a new support system 
E)  ​the likelihood for self-care 
A)  ​use of medications that combat hypoglycemia 
B)  ​being overweight 
C)  ​declining cognitive function 
D)  ​a new support system 
E)  ​the likelihood for self-care

Question 13

A petite,elderly white female,age 68,is referred to a dietitian for counseling about how to get more calcium in her diet.Identify the DRI for calcium and compose a one-day menu sample of how this woman could consume adequate calcium.Also,identify one type of physical activity that would help strengthen her bones but not increase her risk of falling.

Accepted Answer

The DRI for calcium is 1200 mg per day.O

Question 14

​Bone mass density that falls _____ below standard deviations below values for healthy young adults 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 15

​What reading corresponds to the blood pressure of an elderly woman diagnosed with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​90 mmHg/70 mmHg 
B)  ​120 mmHg/70 mmHg 
C)  ​110 mmHg/80 mmHg 
D)  ​135 mmHg/85 mmHg 
E)  ​140 mmHg/90 mmHg 
A)  ​90 mmHg/70 mmHg 
B)  ​120 mmHg/70 mmHg 
C)  ​110 mmHg/80 mmHg 
D)  ​135 mmHg/85 mmHg 
E)  ​140 mmHg/90 mmHg

Question 16

​Among the seven signs and symptoms associated with dehydration in the elderly is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hearing difficulty 
B)  ​confusion 
C)  ​swollen tongue 
D)  ​bulging eyes 
E)  ​lower-body weakness 
A)  ​hearing difficulty 
B)  ​confusion 
C)  ​swollen tongue 
D)  ​bulging eyes 
E)  ​lower-body weakness

Question 17

​The only chronic condition that has higher prevalence in older adults than arthritis is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​diabetes 
B)  ​hypertension 
C)  ​cancer 
D)  ​stroke 
E)  ​osteoporosis 
A)  ​diabetes 
B)  ​hypertension 
C)  ​cancer 
D)  ​stroke 
E)  ​osteoporosis

Question 18

Matching
-Cobalamin

Accepted Answer

A) Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus 
B) ​The signaling protein that stimulates appetite 
C) The muscle enabling closure of the junction between the esophagus and stomach 
D) Results from bacterial infections of the gingiva 
E) Pain of the tongue
F)​Loss of taste
G)Cells that build bone
H)A bent upper spine
I)Dry mouth
J)Blood clot
K)Vitamin B12 
A) Reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus 
B) ​The signaling protein that stimulates appetite 
C) The muscle enabling closure of the junction between the esophagus and stomach 
D) Results from bacterial infections of the gingiva 
E) Pain of the tongue
F)​Loss of taste
G)Cells that build bone
H)A bent upper spine
I)Dry mouth
J)Blood clot
K)Vitamin B12

Question 19

​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 20

Discuss special concerns for self-management training in older adults with diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Special concerns for older adults with d

To prevent vitamin B₁₂ deficiency,it is recommended that adults 51 and over obtain their vitamin B₁₂ from _____.

What percentage of older people ages 65 and over considers their health to be good to excellent?

Matching -Osteoblasts

Matching -Periodontitis

Matching -Xerostomia

The most common cause of dementia is _____.

The amount of stored body water decreases with age.

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 provider order to verify this?

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

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of _____.

List nutritional strategies to normalize blood pressure for older adults.Discuss some highlights and features of the DASH diet.

Factor that may prevent a diabetic from achieving tight blood sugar control include _____.

Bone mass density that falls _____ below standard deviations below values for healthy young adults denotes osteopenia.

What reading corresponds to the blood pressure of an elderly woman diagnosed with hypertension?

Among the seven signs and symptoms associated with dehydration in the elderly is _____.

The only chronic condition that has higher prevalence in older adults than arthritis is _____.

Matching -Cobalamin

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

Discuss special concerns for self-management training in older adults with diabetes.

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Exam 19: Nutrition and Older Adults Conditions and Interventions

​To prevent vitamin B12 deficiency,it is recommended that adults 51 and over obtain their vitamin B12 from _____.

​What percentage of older people ages 65 and over considers their health to be good to excellent?

Matching -Osteoblasts

Matching -​Periodontitis

Matching -Xerostomia

​The most common cause of dementia is _____.

The amount of stored body water decreases with age.

​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 provider order to verify this?

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

​Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of _____.

List nutritional strategies to normalize blood pressure for older adults.Discuss some highlights and features of the DASH diet.

​Factor that may prevent a diabetic from achieving tight blood sugar control include _____.

​Bone mass density that falls _____ below standard deviations below values for healthy young adults denotes osteopenia.

​What reading corresponds to the blood pressure of an elderly woman diagnosed with hypertension?

​Among the seven signs and symptoms associated with dehydration in the elderly is _____.

​The only chronic condition that has higher prevalence in older adults than arthritis is _____.

Matching -Cobalamin

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

Discuss special concerns for self-management training in older adults with diabetes.

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To prevent vitamin B₁₂ deficiency,it is recommended that adults 51 and over obtain their vitamin B₁₂ from _____.

What percentage of older people ages 65 and over considers their health to be good to excellent?

Matching -Periodontitis

The most common cause of dementia is _____.

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 provider order to verify this?

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

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of _____.

Factor that may prevent a diabetic from achieving tight blood sugar control include _____.

Bone mass density that falls _____ below standard deviations below values for healthy young adults denotes osteopenia.

What reading corresponds to the blood pressure of an elderly woman diagnosed with hypertension?

Among the seven signs and symptoms associated with dehydration in the elderly is _____.

The only chronic condition that has higher prevalence in older adults than arthritis is _____.

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