Question 1

A living arrangement for healthy seniors that matches them with like-minded individuals is called

Accepted Answer

A) a nursing home. 
B) homesharing. 
C) a retirement community. 
D) a hospice. 
A) a nursing home. 
B) homesharing. 
C) a retirement community. 
D) a hospice.

Question 2

Which of the following steps should individuals undertake in their fifties to help them with the aging process? They should

Accepted Answer

A) reevaluate their health insurance plans. 
B) establish good health habits. 
C) develop important relationships. 
D) assess their financial status. 
A) reevaluate their health insurance plans. 
B) establish good health habits. 
C) develop important relationships. 
D) assess their financial status.

Question 3

The medical term for severe deterioration of mental functioning resulting from a brain disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) dementia. 
B) senility. 
C) Alzheimer's disease. 
D) AMD. 
A) dementia. 
B) senility. 
C) Alzheimer's disease. 
D) AMD.

Question 4

A disease in which the fluid inside the eye is under abnormally high pressure and can lead to blindness is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Regular exercise has been found to lower an aging person's susceptibility to depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Age-related loss of muscle mass,strength,and function is called

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis. 
B) glaucoma. 
C) sarcopenia. 
D) arthritis. 
A) osteoporosis. 
B) glaucoma. 
C) sarcopenia. 
D) arthritis.

Question 7

African Americans are at increased risk for glaucoma compared to other groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Loss of a driver's license is reported by the elderly to be one of the most severe hardships they face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

John has developed the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.On average,how long can his family expect he will survive after the onset of these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 years 
B) 10 years 
C) 8 years 
D) 4 years 
A) 15 years 
B) 10 years 
C) 8 years 
D) 4 years

Question 10

The hollow ball of cells from which embryonic stem cells are usually harvested is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) zygote. 
B) blastocyst. 
C) embryo. 
D) fetus. 
A) zygote. 
B) blastocyst. 
C) embryo. 
D) fetus.

Question 11

Which of the following is a warning sign of arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A) tenderness 
B) early morning stiffness 
C) swelling 
D) early morning stiffness and swelling 
E) All of these choices are warning signs of arthritis. 
A) tenderness 
B) early morning stiffness 
C) swelling 
D) early morning stiffness and swelling 
E) All of these choices are warning signs of arthritis.

Question 12

The average length of life of members of a species is called

Accepted Answer

A) life span. 
B) life expectancy. 
C) life cycle. 
D) lifetime. 
A) life span. 
B) life expectancy. 
C) life cycle. 
D) lifetime.

Question 13

The most serious potential consequence of menopause is

Accepted Answer

A) memory loss. 
B) joint discomfort. 
C) bone fractures. 
D) tooth decay. 
A) memory loss. 
B) joint discomfort. 
C) bone fractures. 
D) tooth decay.

Question 14

Individuals who reach their sixty-fifth birthday can expect to live _______ or more years longer.

Accepted Answer

A) 18 
B) 10 
C) 7 
D) 5 
A) 18 
B) 10 
C) 7 
D) 5

Question 15

The aging process occurs during the last half of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) males age 16-25 
B) females age 16-25 
C) males age 65 and over 
D) females age 65 and over 
A) males age 16-25 
B) females age 16-25 
C) males age 65 and over 
D) females age 65 and over

Question 17

Rapid decision-making and problem-solving ability is most accurately called

Accepted Answer

A) fluid intelligence. 
B) common sense. 
C) solid intelligence. 
D) critical thinking. 
A) fluid intelligence. 
B) common sense. 
C) solid intelligence. 
D) critical thinking.

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.
-Gayle's activity level will help protect her from experiencing all of the following as she ages,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) loss of fluid intelligence. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) declines in vision and hearing. 
A) loss of fluid intelligence. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) declines in vision and hearing.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Medicare?

Accepted Answer

A) Medicare pays for about 70 percent of the medical costs of older Americans. 
B) Medicare pays for acute illness. 
C) Medicare is paid for in part by payroll tax. 
D) Medicare Part B is a supplement financed by individuals who choose to enroll. 
A) Medicare pays for about 70 percent of the medical costs of older Americans. 
B) Medicare pays for acute illness. 
C) Medicare is paid for in part by payroll tax. 
D) Medicare Part B is a supplement financed by individuals who choose to enroll.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding caregiving?

Accepted Answer

A) Most families abandon their aging relatives because they cannot provide adequate care. 
B) Studies show a grown son will assume a role of caregiving for his elderly relative. 
C) Surveys indicate the average woman will spend about 18 years caring for an aging relative. 
D) Most families abandon their aging relatives because they cannot provide adequate care,and studies show a grown son will assume a role of caregiving for his elderly relative. 
A) Most families abandon their aging relatives because they cannot provide adequate care. 
B) Studies show a grown son will assume a role of caregiving for his elderly relative. 
C) Surveys indicate the average woman will spend about 18 years caring for an aging relative. 
D) Most families abandon their aging relatives because they cannot provide adequate care,and studies show a grown son will assume a role of caregiving for his elderly relative.

Exam 22: Aging: a Vital Process

A living arrangement for healthy seniors that matches them with like-minded individuals is called

Which of the following steps should individuals undertake in their fifties to help them with the aging process? They should

The medical term for severe deterioration of mental functioning resulting from a brain disorder is

A disease in which the fluid inside the eye is under abnormally high pressure and can lead to blindness is

Regular exercise has been found to lower an aging person's susceptibility to depression.

Age-related loss of muscle mass,strength,and function is called

African Americans are at increased risk for glaucoma compared to other groups.

Loss of a driver's license is reported by the elderly to be one of the most severe hardships they face.

John has developed the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.On average,how long can his family expect he will survive after the onset of these symptoms?

The hollow ball of cells from which embryonic stem cells are usually harvested is referred to as a(n)

Which of the following is a warning sign of arthritis?

The average length of life of members of a species is called

The most serious potential consequence of menopause is

Individuals who reach their sixty-fifth birthday can expect to live _______ or more years longer.

The aging process occurs during the last half of life.

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

Rapid decision-making and problem-solving ability is most accurately called

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Medicare?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding caregiving?

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