Question 1

What influences have shaped your views about aging?

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Question 2

Fluid intelligence depends on which of the following factors?

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A)   rapidity of responsiveness
B)   memory
C)   alertness
D)   all answers are correctE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

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

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A)   health expectancy span.
B)   lifespan.
C)   health span.
D)   morbidity span.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Identify one of the key physical changes or challenges facing people as they age. Describe the condition, and list at least four strategies for prevention or control/treatment.

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Question 5

Behavioural risk factors for falls in the elderly include all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   risky behaviours such as climbing an insecure ladder.
B)   poor fitness levels.
C)   use of multiple medications.
D)   inadequate diet and exercise.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Juan is in his late teens. To help him with the aging process, he should

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A)   assess his financial status.
B)   re-evaluate his health insurance plans.
C)   establish good health habits.
D)   develop important relationships.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Identify and explain the two most common forms of government financial aid offered to Canadians who are retired and over age 65.

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Question 8

Individuals in their forties should undertake which one of the following to help them with the aging process? They should

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A)   develop important relationships.
B)   re-evaluate their health insurance plans.
C)   establish good health habits.
D)   assess their financial status.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The ability to make decisions about a patient's medical and personal care and financial matters is called:

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A)   power trip.
B)   old age security.
C)   power of attorney.
D)   controller.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Regular physical activity can fend off sarcopenia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Biological and medical risk factors for falls in the elderly include all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   age.
B)   poor fitness levels.
C)   use of multiple medications.
D)   diabetes.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Why do women live longer than men? Discuss three factors that may help explain this trend.

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Question 13

When people lose their hearing slowly as they age it is called:

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A)   cataracts.
B)   auditory degeneration.
C)   presbycusis.
D)   presbyopia.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Regular physical exercise contributes to healthy aging by enhancing all the following, EXCEPT

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A)   lung capacity.
B)   hearing ability.
C)   fluid intelligence.
D)   immune functioning.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The leading cause of blindness worldwide is:

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A)   cataracts.
B)   glaucoma.
C)   diabetes.
D)   severe retinopathy.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

To protect your hearing, you should avoid exposure to noises above _____________ decibels.

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A)   75
B)   90
C)   100
D)   125E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

Problems associated with osteoporosis include all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   loss of height.
B)   severe back and hip pain.
C)   breathing problems.
D)   improved mobility.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

All the following statements are FALSE regarding caregiving, EXCEPT

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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)   Recent studies indicate the average woman will spend about 18 years caring for an aging relative.
D)   Caregiving can be rewarding but it is also hard work.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 17: Aging: a Vital Process

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Regular physical activity can fend off sarcopenia.

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Why do women live longer than men? Discuss three factors that may help explain this trend.

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When people lose their hearing slowly as they age it is called:

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Juan is in his late teens. To help him with the aging process, he should

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Problems associated with osteoporosis include all the following, EXCEPT:

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Individuals in their forties should undertake which one of the following to help them with the aging process? They should

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To protect your hearing, you should avoid exposure to noises above _____________ decibels.

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Identify one of the key physical changes or challenges facing people as they age. Describe the condition, and list at least four strategies for prevention or control/treatment.

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

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Identify and explain the two most common forms of government financial aid offered to Canadians who are retired and over age 65.

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Behavioural risk factors for falls in the elderly include all the following, EXCEPT:

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The ability to make decisions about a patient's medical and personal care and financial matters is called:

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