Question 1

The risk of osteoporosis can be assessed through bone mineral density testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

About what percentage of older Americans live in institutional settings such as nursing homes?

Accepted Answer

A) 3.4 percent 
B) 10.5 percent 
C) 18.2 percent 
D) 22 percent 
A) 3.4 percent 
B) 10.5 percent 
C) 18.2 percent 
D) 22 percent

Question 3

The clouding of the lens in the eye that is a result of oxidation damage is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Working women seem to be better financially prepared for retirement than working men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are TRUE about older adults,EXCEPT that they

Accepted Answer

A) tend to have lower blood pressure. 
B) are more susceptible to foodborne illness. 
C) have less ability to metabolize alcohol. 
D) should be regularly tested for glaucoma. 
A) tend to have lower blood pressure. 
B) are more susceptible to foodborne illness. 
C) have less ability to metabolize alcohol. 
D) should be regularly tested for glaucoma.

Question 6

Retirement communities are a good option for individuals in poor health that still have a good income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements about older Americans is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The number of older people who are ill or dependent will rise as the older population increases. 
B) Health care is the largest expense for older adults. 
C) Almost 9.5 percent of elderly people live below the poverty line. 
D) Most older Americans do not have any chronic diseases. 
A) The number of older people who are ill or dependent will rise as the older population increases. 
B) Health care is the largest expense for older adults. 
C) Almost 9.5 percent of elderly people live below the poverty line. 
D) Most older Americans do not have any chronic diseases.

Question 8

The slow disintegration of the tissue at the center of the retina is known as age-related

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

In 2014,the life expectancy of the total U.S.population was _______________ years.

Accepted Answer

A) 69.5 
B) 78.8 
C) 83 
D) 72.9 
A) 69.5 
B) 78.8 
C) 83 
D) 72.9

Question 10

A physician specializing in the diseases,disabilities,and care of older adults is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) gerontologist. 
B) geriatrician. 
C) ageologist. 
D) oncologist. 
A) gerontologist. 
B) geriatrician. 
C) ageologist. 
D) oncologist.

Question 11

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The period of life when one is generally healthy and free from chronic or serious disease is called

Accepted Answer

A) health expectancy span. 
B) life span. 
C) health span. 
D) morbidity span. 
A) health expectancy span. 
B) life span. 
C) health span. 
D) morbidity span.

Question 14

Life expectancy is

Accepted Answer

A) a theoretically projected length of life based on ideal conditions. 
B) the average length of time a person is expected to live. 
C) the period of life when an individual is healthiest. 
D) a calculation based upon how long a person's relatives lived. 
A) a theoretically projected length of life based on ideal conditions. 
B) the average length of time a person is expected to live. 
C) the period of life when an individual is healthiest. 
D) a calculation based upon how long a person's relatives lived.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about caregiving is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Most families abandon their aging relatives because they cannot provide adequate care. 
B) Caregivers may need to obtain medical power of attorney to make decisions for the elderly relative. 
C) Surveys indicate the average woman will spend about 18 years caring for an aging relative. 
D) Studies show that in about 75 percent of cases,the caregiving role is taken on by a female family member. 
A) Most families abandon their aging relatives because they cannot provide adequate care. 
B) Caregivers may need to obtain medical power of attorney to make decisions for the elderly relative. 
C) Surveys indicate the average woman will spend about 18 years caring for an aging relative. 
D) Studies show that in about 75 percent of cases,the caregiving role is taken on by a female family member.

Question 16

A scientist who studies phenomena associated with the aging process is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) gerontologist. 
B) geriatrician. 
C) ageologist. 
D) oncologist. 
A) gerontologist. 
B) geriatrician. 
C) ageologist. 
D) oncologist.

Question 17

The disease in which fluid buildup inside the eye causes an increase in pressure that can lead to blindness is

Accepted Answer

A) glaucoma. 
B) cataracts. 
C) conjunctivitis. 
D) presbyopia. 
A) glaucoma. 
B) cataracts. 
C) conjunctivitis. 
D) presbyopia.

Question 18

Jane is 32.At this stage in life,which of the following is typically accomplished to help with the aging process?

Accepted Answer

A) assessing her financial status 
B) reevaluating health insurance plans 
C) establishing good health habits 
D) developing important relationships 
A) assessing her financial status 
B) reevaluating health insurance plans 
C) establishing good health habits 
D) developing important relationships

Question 19

The gradual decline in the ability to focus on nearby objects that occurs as people age is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Repeatedly telling stories of the past is a classic sign of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Aging: A Vital Process

The risk of osteoporosis can be assessed through bone mineral density testing.

About what percentage of older Americans live in institutional settings such as nursing homes?

The clouding of the lens in the eye that is a result of oxidation damage is called

Working women seem to be better financially prepared for retirement than working men.

All of the following are TRUE about older adults,EXCEPT that they

Retirement communities are a good option for individuals in poor health that still have a good income.

Which of the following statements about older Americans is FALSE?

The slow disintegration of the tissue at the center of the retina is known as age-related

In 2014,the life expectancy of the total U.S.population was _______________ years.

A physician specializing in the diseases,disabilities,and care of older adults is a(n)

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

The period of life when one is generally healthy and free from chronic or serious disease is called

Life expectancy is

Which of the following statements about caregiving is FALSE?

A scientist who studies phenomena associated with the aging process is a(n)

The disease in which fluid buildup inside the eye causes an increase in pressure that can lead to blindness is

Jane is 32.At this stage in life,which of the following is typically accomplished to help with the aging process?

The gradual decline in the ability to focus on nearby objects that occurs as people age is called

Repeatedly telling stories of the past is a classic sign of dementia.

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