Question 1

Social workers provide most of the care and services for the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Every state and territory in the United States has an agency with a mandate to serve the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Of seven OECD nations, which country has the highest rate of poverty among older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) United Kingdom 
B) Italy 
C) Canada 
D) United States 
A) United Kingdom 
B) Italy 
C) Canada 
D) United States D

Question 4

Older adults may not transfer assets (other than a house) for less than fair market value for a period of at least ______ prior to applying for Medicaid.

Accepted Answer

A) one year 
B) two years 
C) three years 
D) five years 
A) one year 
B) two years 
C) three years 
D) five years

Question 5

The United States was the only country to experience a baby boom following World War II.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Employers with well-established pension plans may choose to opt out of the insurance program managed by the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Proponents of "productive aging" argue

Accepted Answer

A) societal barriers make it difficult for the elderly to contribute to society. 
B) the elderly should be economically productive to reduce the social cost of retirement. 
C) older workers are actually more effective than younger workers. 
D) all of these. 
A) societal barriers make it difficult for the elderly to contribute to society. 
B) the elderly should be economically productive to reduce the social cost of retirement. 
C) older workers are actually more effective than younger workers. 
D) all of these.

Question 8

The nation's first federal retirement programs provided pensions to

Accepted Answer

A) veterans. 
B) public employees. 
C) low-income elders. 
D) widows. 
A) veterans. 
B) public employees. 
C) low-income elders. 
D) widows.

Question 9

Without Social Security, approximately _____ of the nation's elderly would have incomes below the poverty threshold.

Accepted Answer

A) one-quarter 
B) half 
C) one-third 
D) one-tenth 
A) one-quarter 
B) half 
C) one-third 
D) one-tenth

Question 10

The passage of laws to regulate the development and operation of private pensions has resulted in a decline in the number of pensions available to American workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ was the largest source of income for the elderly in 2004.

Accepted Answer

A) Asset income 
B) Pension income 
C) Earnings 
D) OASDI 
A) Asset income 
B) Pension income 
C) Earnings 
D) OASDI

Question 12

Physician-assisted suicide is legal

Accepted Answer

A) throughout the United States. 
B) in Oregon. 
C) in California. 
D) in New York. 
A) throughout the United States. 
B) in Oregon. 
C) in California. 
D) in New York.

Question 13

The term "vested" means

Accepted Answer

A) an employee is covered by a pension plan. 
B) a pension plan has been approved by the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation. 
C) an employee has a legal right to receive a pension. 
D) a pension is used primarily to reward "key employees." 
A) an employee is covered by a pension plan. 
B) a pension plan has been approved by the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation. 
C) an employee has a legal right to receive a pension. 
D) a pension is used primarily to reward "key employees."

Question 14

Americans for Generational Equity (AGE) was financed and organized by

Accepted Answer

A) people who would later establish the AARP. 
B) advocates for children. 
C) financial and political leaders. 
D) a grassroots coalition. 
A) people who would later establish the AARP. 
B) advocates for children. 
C) financial and political leaders. 
D) a grassroots coalition.

Question 15

Assisted suicide is permitted by a family member, as long as there is no physician involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The largest single activity funded under the Older Americans Act in 2004 was

Accepted Answer

A) supportive services and senior centers. 
B) home-delivered meals. 
C) Alzheimer's demonstration projects. 
D) congregate nutrition services. 
A) supportive services and senior centers. 
B) home-delivered meals. 
C) Alzheimer's demonstration projects. 
D) congregate nutrition services.

Question 17

The Older Americans Act was signed into law by

Accepted Answer

A) President Kennedy. 
B) President Nixon. 
C) President Johnson. 
D) President Bush. 
A) President Kennedy. 
B) President Nixon. 
C) President Johnson. 
D) President Bush.

Question 18

Which of the following authorized benefit payment for hospice care for seniors?

Accepted Answer

A) Social Security Act 
B) ERISA 
C) TEFRA 
D) Older American Act 
A) Social Security Act 
B) ERISA 
C) TEFRA 
D) Older American Act

Question 19

The majority of Americans die in their home as opposed to hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most historians agree that American values regarding the elderly underwent a transformation. Describe the transformation and present three possible explanations.

Accepted Answer

Possible answer: Attitudes toward the el

Social workers provide most of the care and services for the elderly.

Every state and territory in the United States has an agency with a mandate to serve the elderly.

Of seven OECD nations, which country has the highest rate of poverty among older adults?

Older adults may not transfer assets (other than a house) for less than fair market value for a period of at least ______ prior to applying for Medicaid.

The United States was the only country to experience a baby boom following World War II.

Employers with well-established pension plans may choose to opt out of the insurance program managed by the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC).

Proponents of "productive aging" argue

The nation's first federal retirement programs provided pensions to

Without Social Security, approximately _____ of the nation's elderly would have incomes below the poverty threshold.

The passage of laws to regulate the development and operation of private pensions has resulted in a decline in the number of pensions available to American workers.

________ was the largest source of income for the elderly in 2004.

Physician-assisted suicide is legal

The term "vested" means

Americans for Generational Equity (AGE) was financed and organized by

Assisted suicide is permitted by a family member, as long as there is no physician involvement.

The largest single activity funded under the Older Americans Act in 2004 was

The Older Americans Act was signed into law by

Which of the following authorized benefit payment for hospice care for seniors?

The majority of Americans die in their home as opposed to hospitals.

Most historians agree that American values regarding the elderly underwent a transformation. Describe the transformation and present three possible explanations.

Social Justice and Social Workers

The Governments Role

Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

People of Color

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Working Americans

Conclusion

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Exam 14: Older Adults

Social workers provide most of the care and services for the elderly.

Every state and territory in the United States has an agency with a mandate to serve the elderly.

Of seven OECD nations, which country has the highest rate of poverty among older adults?

Older adults may not transfer assets (other than a house) for less than fair market value for a period of at least ______ prior to applying for Medicaid.

The United States was the only country to experience a baby boom following World War II.

Employers with well-established pension plans may choose to opt out of the insurance program managed by the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC).

Proponents of "productive aging" argue

The nation's first federal retirement programs provided pensions to

Without Social Security, approximately _____ of the nation's elderly would have incomes below the poverty threshold.

The passage of laws to regulate the development and operation of private pensions has resulted in a decline in the number of pensions available to American workers.

________ was the largest source of income for the elderly in 2004.

Physician-assisted suicide is legal

The term "vested" means

Americans for Generational Equity (AGE) was financed and organized by

Assisted suicide is permitted by a family member, as long as there is no physician involvement.

The largest single activity funded under the Older Americans Act in 2004 was

The Older Americans Act was signed into law by

Which of the following authorized benefit payment for hospice care for seniors?

The majority of Americans die in their home as opposed to hospitals.

Most historians agree that American values regarding the elderly underwent a transformation. Describe the transformation and present three possible explanations.

Social Justice and Social Workers

The Governments Role

Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

People of Color

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Working Americans

Conclusion

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