Question 1

Our "biological clock" begins at

Accepted Answer

A)  30 for women. 
B)  45 for men. 
C)  conception. 
D)  around 30 for both men and women. 
A)  30 for women. 
B)  45 for men. 
C)  conception. 
D)  around 30 for both men and women. C

Question 2

Presbyopia is a heart condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Because of reduced kidney function,elders should eat less _______ to avoid kidney strain.

Accepted Answer

A)  whole grain 
B)  protein 
C)  vegetable fiber 
D)  saturated fat 
A)  whole grain 
B)  protein 
C)  vegetable fiber 
D)  saturated fat B

Question 4

Rheumatoid arthritis and gout are rare and more painful than just the general arthritis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements more accurately depicts health status of older Americans today?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority over the age of 65 are in poor health. 
B)  The health status of the 65-year-old is much worse than that of the 45-year old. 
C)  Those over age 75 have noticeable physical declines compared with middle-age. 
D)  Health suddenly begins to decline at age 65. 
A)  The majority over the age of 65 are in poor health. 
B)  The health status of the 65-year-old is much worse than that of the 45-year old. 
C)  Those over age 75 have noticeable physical declines compared with middle-age. 
D)  Health suddenly begins to decline at age 65.

Question 6

A high fiber diet protects an individual against what ailment(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  constipation and intestinal disease 
B)  gallstones and cancer 
C)  diverticulitis 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  constipation and intestinal disease 
B)  gallstones and cancer 
C)  diverticulitis 
D)  all of these choices

Question 7

Artheroschlerosis occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilage becomes soft and wears away, exposing underlying bone. 
B)  fat and cholestoral crystals accumulate on the walls of the arteries. 
C)  uncontrolled, invasive cell growth begins to interfere with body functions. 
D)  there is hemorrhage (bleeding) in the brain. 
A)  cartilage becomes soft and wears away, exposing underlying bone. 
B)  fat and cholestoral crystals accumulate on the walls of the arteries. 
C)  uncontrolled, invasive cell growth begins to interfere with body functions. 
D)  there is hemorrhage (bleeding) in the brain.

Question 8

Why is exercise important for the elderly? What kind of exercise helps the elderly?

Accepted Answer

Exercise is important for the elderly fo

Question 9

New bone formation is stimulated by medication and diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

ADLs include what tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  washing, feeding, and dressing. 
B)  housework and preparing food 
C)  cleaning and shopping 
D)  managing money 
A)  washing, feeding, and dressing. 
B)  housework and preparing food 
C)  cleaning and shopping 
D)  managing money

Question 11

The type of arthritis that most often poses problems for those 65 and older is

Accepted Answer

A)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
B)  gout. 
C)  osteoarthritis. 
D)  fibromyalgia. 
A)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
B)  gout. 
C)  osteoarthritis. 
D)  fibromyalgia.

Question 12

What is considered as the risk factor for developing coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of exercise 
B)  excess body fat 
C)  high LDL levels 
D)  low HDL levels 
A)  lack of exercise 
B)  excess body fat 
C)  high LDL levels 
D)  low HDL levels

Question 13

What factor causes an increased risk of developing osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  large body frame 
B)  genes 
C)  small body frame 
D)  chromosomes 
A)  large body frame 
B)  genes 
C)  small body frame 
D)  chromosomes

Question 14

Which of the following personality traits is LEAST likely to be life shortening?

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentrism 
B)  depression 
C)  antagonistic hostility 
D)  extrovertion 
A)  egocentrism 
B)  depression 
C)  antagonistic hostility 
D)  extrovertion

Question 15

Some general causes of cancer include an excess amount of fluid ingested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to your text,__________ and __________ have longer life expectancies after the age of 65 than Americans.

Accepted Answer

A)  English and Welsh 
B)  Canadians and English 
C)  Austrians and Welsh 
D)  Japanese and French 
A)  English and Welsh 
B)  Canadians and English 
C)  Austrians and Welsh 
D)  Japanese and French

Question 17

A longitudinal study of master athletes predicts that athletic performance will not decline significantly until age

Accepted Answer

A)  35. 
B)  40. 
C)  50. 
D)  60. 
A)  35. 
B)  40. 
C)  50. 
D)  60.

Question 18

The major killing disease in the U.S.and other industrialized countries is

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary artery disease. 
B)  cancer 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  cerebrovascular disease (stroke). 
A)  coronary artery disease. 
B)  cancer 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  cerebrovascular disease (stroke).

Question 19

Senescence refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  onset of the degenerative process associated with age. 
B)  cognitive loss of memory and problem solving functions that begin about age 45. 
C)  the social process of transition to retirement and the social roles of later life. 
D)  the psychological process by which person comes to accept aging as inevitable. 
A)  onset of the degenerative process associated with age. 
B)  cognitive loss of memory and problem solving functions that begin about age 45. 
C)  the social process of transition to retirement and the social roles of later life. 
D)  the psychological process by which person comes to accept aging as inevitable.

Question 20

The majority of noninstitutionalized elders in the U.S.have

Accepted Answer

A)  no chronic conditions. 
B)  relatively minor chronic conditions. 
C)  some form of mental disability. 
D)  physical disabilities of some sort. 
A)  no chronic conditions. 
B)  relatively minor chronic conditions. 
C)  some form of mental disability. 
D)  physical disabilities of some sort.

Our "biological clock" begins at

Presbyopia is a heart condition.

Because of reduced kidney function,elders should eat less _______ to avoid kidney strain.

Rheumatoid arthritis and gout are rare and more painful than just the general arthritis.

Which of the following statements more accurately depicts health status of older Americans today?

A high fiber diet protects an individual against what ailment(s)?

Artheroschlerosis occurs when

Why is exercise important for the elderly? What kind of exercise helps the elderly?

New bone formation is stimulated by medication and diet.

ADLs include what tasks?

The type of arthritis that most often poses problems for those 65 and older is

What is considered as the risk factor for developing coronary heart disease?

What factor causes an increased risk of developing osteoporosis?

Which of the following personality traits is LEAST likely to be life shortening?

Some general causes of cancer include an excess amount of fluid ingested.

According to your text, and have longer life expectancies after the age of 65 than Americans.

A longitudinal study of master athletes predicts that athletic performance will not decline significantly until age

The major killing disease in the U.S.and other industrialized countries is

Senescence refers to

The majority of noninstitutionalized elders in the U.S.have

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters

Exam 4: Physical Health and Well Being

Our "biological clock" begins at

Presbyopia is a heart condition.

Because of reduced kidney function,elders should eat less _______ to avoid kidney strain.

Rheumatoid arthritis and gout are rare and more painful than just the general arthritis.

Which of the following statements more accurately depicts health status of older Americans today?

A high fiber diet protects an individual against what ailment(s)?

Artheroschlerosis occurs when

Why is exercise important for the elderly? What kind of exercise helps the elderly?

New bone formation is stimulated by medication and diet.

ADLs include what tasks?

The type of arthritis that most often poses problems for those 65 and older is

What is considered as the risk factor for developing coronary heart disease?

What factor causes an increased risk of developing osteoporosis?

Which of the following personality traits is LEAST likely to be life shortening?

Some general causes of cancer include an excess amount of fluid ingested.

According to your text,__________ and __________ have longer life expectancies after the age of 65 than Americans.

A longitudinal study of master athletes predicts that athletic performance will not decline significantly until age

The major killing disease in the U.S.and other industrialized countries is

Senescence refers to

The majority of noninstitutionalized elders in the U.S.have

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters

According to your text, and have longer life expectancies after the age of 65 than Americans.