Question 1

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 2

Age-related macular degeneration is an acute vision problem that eventually goes away.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Men who commit suicide are more likely to have had a physical illness and be widowed or divorced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

Situation
Gayle is 42 years old,single,and does not plan to marry.She has taught school for 20 years and plans to retire in 12 more years.Last year,Gayle began to contribute to a teacher's retirement plan and to an individual retirement account (IRA).She is in good health,and her hobbies include reading,embroidery,gardening,and bowling.She attends an aerobic dance class 3 times each week and has done so for years.Gayle has a family history of diabetes,so she takes her health seriously.Gayle is beginning to notice some age-related changes in her body,but she accepts them as normal.She has a good network of friends that she vacations with every year.She likes to travel and enjoys life.
-Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Gayle?

Accepted Answer

A) Gayle's diverse interests will help her enjoy her leisure time when she retires. 
B) Gayle's exercise habits and hobbies can help prevent arthritis. 
C) Gayle began saving for retirement early enough to support herself. 
D) Gayle will need to take special care over her finances for retirement. 
A) Gayle's diverse interests will help her enjoy her leisure time when she retires. 
B) Gayle's exercise habits and hobbies can help prevent arthritis. 
C) Gayle began saving for retirement early enough to support herself. 
D) Gayle will need to take special care over her finances for retirement.

Question 6

Life expectancy is calculated by averaging the ages of death of a group of people over a certain period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Medicare pays most of the costs associated with nursing home care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Women live longer for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen protects women from early heart disease. 
B) women have lower rates of stress-related illnesses. 
C) women are less likely to be poor in their older years. 
D) they participate less in the risky behaviors that lead to unintentional injuries. 
A) estrogen protects women from early heart disease. 
B) women have lower rates of stress-related illnesses. 
C) women are less likely to be poor in their older years. 
D) they participate less in the risky behaviors that lead to unintentional injuries.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding older people?

Accepted Answer

A) Older people have incomes about the same as younger people. 
B) Older women are twice as likely to live in poverty as older men are. 
C) Older people living alone are much more likely to be poor than those who live with families. 
D) The proportion of people age 65 and older in the U.S.population is expected to nearly double by the year 2030. 
A) Older people have incomes about the same as younger people. 
B) Older women are twice as likely to live in poverty as older men are. 
C) Older people living alone are much more likely to be poor than those who live with families. 
D) The proportion of people age 65 and older in the U.S.population is expected to nearly double by the year 2030.

Question 10

Joelene exercises on a regular basis.She can expect all of the following to happen,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) weight management. 
B) maintenance of flexibility. 
C) protection against heart attack. 
D) increased susceptibility to depression. 
A) weight management. 
B) maintenance of flexibility. 
C) protection against heart attack. 
D) increased susceptibility to depression.

Question 11

Which of the following is a sign of potential alcohol or drug dependence in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) depression 
B) unexplained falls 
C) malnutrition 
D) unexplained falls and malnutrition 
E) All of these choices are signs of potential alcohol or drug dependence in older adults. 
A) depression 
B) unexplained falls 
C) malnutrition 
D) unexplained falls and malnutrition 
E) All of these choices are signs of potential alcohol or drug dependence in older adults.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) prevention against osteoporosis 
B) increased bone fractures caused by increased bone mass 
C) increased effectiveness of the immune system 
D) maintenance of flexibility and balance 
A) prevention against osteoporosis 
B) increased bone fractures caused by increased bone mass 
C) increased effectiveness of the immune system 
D) maintenance of flexibility and balance

Question 13

Cigarette smoking is linked to all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis. 
B) skin wrinkling. 
C) muscle atrophy. 
D) premature balding. 
A) osteoporosis. 
B) skin wrinkling. 
C) muscle atrophy. 
D) premature balding.

Question 14

Older adults tend to have high blood pressure and be sensitive to salt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Many of the negative physical changes typically associated with aging are not due to aging at all;rather,they are due to neglect of psychological health and lack of exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Social Security?

Accepted Answer

A) Social Security provides most older Americans enough to live on. 
B) Social Security funds can be used to supplement income only by those over age 65. 
C) Social Security is intended to supplement other income. 
D) You can collect Social Security benefits at any age if you are unemployed. 
A) Social Security provides most older Americans enough to live on. 
B) Social Security funds can be used to supplement income only by those over age 65. 
C) Social Security is intended to supplement other income. 
D) You can collect Social Security benefits at any age if you are unemployed.

Question 17

About what percentage of older Americans live in institutional settings?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 percent 
B) 20 percent 
C) 33 percent 
D) 50 percent 
A) 4 percent 
B) 20 percent 
C) 33 percent 
D) 50 percent

Question 18

Situation
Gayle is 42 years old,single,and does not plan to marry.She has taught school for 20 years and plans to retire in 12 more years.Last year,Gayle began to contribute to a teacher's retirement plan and to an individual retirement account (IRA).She is in good health,and her hobbies include reading,embroidery,gardening,and bowling.She attends an aerobic dance class 3 times each week and has done so for years.Gayle has a family history of diabetes,so she takes her health seriously.Gayle is beginning to notice some age-related changes in her body,but she accepts them as normal.She has a good network of friends that she vacations with every year.She likes to travel and enjoys life.
-Describe five strategies for age-proofing,and explain how each can help prevent,delay,lessen,or reverse negative changes associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

1. Regular exercise: Regular physical ac

Question 19

About what percentage of noninstitutionalized older Americans live with a spouse or relative?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 percent 
B) 25 percent 
C) 50 percent 
D) 66 percent 
A) 10 percent 
B) 25 percent 
C) 50 percent 
D) 66 percent

Question 20

Failure to achieve a maximum potential life span results from all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) destructive environmental factors. 
B) retirement. 
C) destructive behavioral factors. 
D) physical inactivity. 
A) destructive environmental factors. 
B) retirement. 
C) destructive behavioral factors. 
D) physical inactivity.

Exam 22: Aging: a Vital Process

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

Age-related macular degeneration is an acute vision problem that eventually goes away.

Men who commit suicide are more likely to have had a physical illness and be widowed or divorced.

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

Life expectancy is calculated by averaging the ages of death of a group of people over a certain period.

Medicare pays most of the costs associated with nursing home care.

Women live longer for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding older people?

Joelene exercises on a regular basis.She can expect all of the following to happen,EXCEPT

Which of the following is a sign of potential alcohol or drug dependence in older adults?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?

Cigarette smoking is linked to all of the following,EXCEPT

Older adults tend to have high blood pressure and be sensitive to salt.

Many of the negative physical changes typically associated with aging are not due to aging at all;rather,they are due to neglect of psychological health and lack of exercise.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Social Security?

About what percentage of older Americans live in institutional settings?

About what percentage of noninstitutionalized older Americans live with a spouse or relative?

Failure to achieve a maximum potential life span results from all of the following,EXCEPT

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Dying and Death

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