Question 1

Thrombosis is closely associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  atherosclerosis. 
B)  arteriosclerosis. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  excess body fat. 
A)  atherosclerosis. 
B)  arteriosclerosis. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  excess body fat. A

Question 2

Treatments for osteoarthritis include

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise. 
B)  antiinflammatory drugs and steroids. 
C)  reduction of strain. 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  exercise. 
B)  antiinflammatory drugs and steroids. 
C)  reduction of strain. 
D)  all of these choices D

Question 3

A longitudinal study of the health and lifestyles of Harvard men found

Accepted Answer

A)  they could not offset an inherited tendency toward early death with exercise. 
B)  they could reduce the negative effects of cigarette smoking with exercise. 
C)  they created better health with exercise but did not affect longevity. 
D)  humility caused them to be healthy and lived longer. 
A)  they could not offset an inherited tendency toward early death with exercise. 
B)  they could reduce the negative effects of cigarette smoking with exercise. 
C)  they created better health with exercise but did not affect longevity. 
D)  humility caused them to be healthy and lived longer. D

Question 4

What percentage of older Americans are considered "food insecure?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Between 4 and 8 percent 
B)  Between 8 and 16 percent 
C)  Between 16 and 20 percent 
D)  less than 4 percent 
A)  Between 4 and 8 percent 
B)  Between 8 and 16 percent 
C)  Between 16 and 20 percent 
D)  less than 4 percent

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the relationship between coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, hypertension, thrombosis, and excess body fat? What factors are thought to lead to these conditions?

Accepted Answer

Coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis,

Question 7

According to your text, what kind of exercise is specifically stated to benefit the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  aerobic 
B)  strength training and flexibility exercises 
C)  bicycling 
D)  tennis 
A)  aerobic 
B)  strength training and flexibility exercises 
C)  bicycling 
D)  tennis

Question 8

Which group has a 30% higher risk of death from major health problems than the white population?

Accepted Answer

A)  black 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  Asian 
A)  black 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  Asian

Question 9

Women are more likely to live in poverty and have fewer chronic illnesses than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cell damage is mainly due to changes in one dominate tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Presbyopia is a condition in which is impaired.

Accepted Answer

A)  hearing 
B)  muscle strength 
C)  kidney function 
D)  near vision 
A)  hearing 
B)  muscle strength 
C)  kidney function 
D)  near vision

Question 12

Exercise for people in late life is

Accepted Answer

A)  contributes to health even if not begun until later life. 
B)  only valuable if it was started at an early age. 
C)  dangerous and risky after the age of 75. 
D)  only beneficial if it is vigorous and aerobic. 
A)  contributes to health even if not begun until later life. 
B)  only valuable if it was started at an early age. 
C)  dangerous and risky after the age of 75. 
D)  only beneficial if it is vigorous and aerobic.

Question 13

New bone formation is stimulated by medication and diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What physiological and socio-psychological factors compound nutrition problems for the very old?

Accepted Answer

Physiological factors that compound nutr

Question 15

Among older adults falls are the most common cause of accidental death. Other major causes include

Accepted Answer

A)  suffocation from objects ingested and burns. 
B)  overdose on prescribed medicine. 
C)  car accidents. 
D)  medical and surgical complications. 
A)  suffocation from objects ingested and burns. 
B)  overdose on prescribed medicine. 
C)  car accidents. 
D)  medical and surgical complications.

Question 16

. Physicians believe strength-training is inappropriate for elderly over 75 years old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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 19

Acute diseases decline with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most of the major health problems of old age result from the aging process, rather than the presence of diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Thrombosis is closely associated with

Treatments for osteoarthritis include

A longitudinal study of the health and lifestyles of Harvard men found

What percentage of older Americans are considered "food insecure?"

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

What is the relationship between coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, hypertension, thrombosis, and excess body fat? What factors are thought to lead to these conditions?

According to your text, what kind of exercise is specifically stated to benefit the elderly?

Which group has a 30% higher risk of death from major health problems than the white population?

Women are more likely to live in poverty and have fewer chronic illnesses than men.

Cell damage is mainly due to changes in one dominate tissue.

Presbyopia is a condition in which is impaired.

Exercise for people in late life is

New bone formation is stimulated by medication and diet.

What physiological and socio-psychological factors compound nutrition problems for the very old?

Among older adults falls are the most common cause of accidental death. Other major causes include

. Physicians believe strength-training is inappropriate for elderly over 75 years old.

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

Artheroschlerosis occurs when

Acute diseases decline with age.

Most of the major health problems of old age result from the aging process, rather than the presence of diseases.

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Thrombosis is closely associated with

Treatments for osteoarthritis include

A longitudinal study of the health and lifestyles of Harvard men found

What percentage of older Americans are considered "food insecure?"

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

What is the relationship between coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, hypertension, thrombosis, and excess body fat? What factors are thought to lead to these conditions?

According to your text, what kind of exercise is specifically stated to benefit the elderly?

Which group has a 30% higher risk of death from major health problems than the white population?

Women are more likely to live in poverty and have fewer chronic illnesses than men.

Cell damage is mainly due to changes in one dominate tissue.

Presbyopia is a condition in which is impaired.

Exercise for people in late life is

New bone formation is stimulated by medication and diet.

What physiological and socio-psychological factors compound nutrition problems for the very old?

Among older adults falls are the most common cause of accidental death. Other major causes include

. Physicians believe strength-training is inappropriate for elderly over 75 years old.

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

Artheroschlerosis occurs when

Acute diseases decline with age.

Most of the major health problems of old age result from the aging process, rather than the presence of diseases.

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