Parkinson’s disease is involuntary shaking of the

Parkinson’s disease is involuntary shaking of the

Question 1
 
For which of the following symptoms should an exercising elder stop and contact a physician?
 

irregular heart beat

nausea or vomiting during or after exercise

muscle soreness

all of the above

a and b

 
1 points
 
Question 2
 
Parkinson’s disease is involuntary shaking of the extremities that occurs during movement.
 
True
 
False
 
1 points
 
Question 3
 
Which type of research study is considered the gold standard (best)?
 

cross-sectional

randomized

blinded series

randomized double blind

systematic double blind

 
1 points
 
Question 4
 
On the average, older Americans are not as healthy, are less educated and have lower incomes than younger adults.
 
True
 
False
 
1 points
 
Question 5
 
Which of the following is NOT an age-associated change of the ear?
 

a gradual inability to hear high-pitched sounds

bones break in the middle ear

ear wax accumulates

all of the above are due to age

b and c

 
1 points
 
Question 6
 
About half the elder population subsists on incomes below the poverty level.
 
True
 
False
 
1 points
 
Question 7
 
Which of these characteristics is common among centenarians?
 

they have elderly family members

they have lower rates of diseases

they live independently, with or without a partner

a and b

all of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 8
 
Which of the following has been attributed to elders’ decreased caloric needs with age?
 

decreased metabolic rate

decreased proportion of body fat

decreased physical activity

all of the above

a and c

 
1 points
 
Question 9
 
Which of the following is NOT an age-associated change in the nervous system?
 

crystallized intelligence declines

neurons accumulate lipofuscin

decline of memory and speed of processing information

reduction of blood flow to the brain

all of the above occur with advanced age

 
1 points
 
Question 10
 
What is a nosocomial infection?
 

an infection contracted in a hospital

an infection that cannot be cured with antibiotics

an infection that accompanies a chronic condition

an infection that remains dormant for many years

an infection transmitted by sexual contact

 
1 points
 
Question 11
 
Which of the following mental disorders is considered a psychotic disorder?
 

delirium

obsessive compulsive disorder

schizophrenia

none of the above

more than one of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 12
 
A healthy elder needs up to two quarts of water each day, some of which is obtained from food.
 
True
 
False
 
1 points
 
Question 13
 
The two most commonly reported health conditions reported by elders are:
 

hypertension and arthritis

heart disease and arthritis

hypertension and cancer

arthritis and diabetes

heart disease and cancer

 
1 points
 
Question 14
 
What factor has the highest influence on longevity?
 

gender

ethnicity

income

educational level

b and c equally

 
1 points
 
Question 15
 
The most common cause of hospitalization among older adults is:
 

heart disease

lung disease

diabetes

arthritis

none of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 16
 
Which of the following is false regarding vitamin D?
 

deficiency causes osteoarthritis

increases the amount of calcium absorbed from the intestines

requirement can be met by sunlight

requirement can be met by supplements

all are true

 
1 points
 
Question 17
 
Senile pruritus” is a fancy name for:
 

the decrease in peripheral vision that accompanies aging

itching of the skin

incontinence

high blood pressure

the loss of ability to hear high pitched sounds

 
1 points
 
Question 18
 
It is generally agreed that racial differences in life expectancy are due primarily to genetic factors.
 
True
 
False
 
1 points
 
Question 19
 
The most important risk factor for Parkinson’s disease is age.
 
True
 
False
 
1 points
 
Question 20
 
More than 400,000 elders are responsible for raising one or more grandchildren.
 
True
 
False
 
1 points
 
Question 21
 
Activities of Daily Living Scale (ADL) measure the ability of older adults to:
 

live safely in the community

perform more complex activities needed to live independently

manage their chronic illness effectively

perform self-care activities in the home

none of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 22
 
Define perception.
 

receiving and processing input from the environment that involves the senses as well as emotions within yourself and others

ability of the person to choose what to focus on in the environment

the accumulated data you store throughout your life about what you have experienced and what you know

the ability to draw conclusions and make judgments from information

ability to acquire and apply knowledge accumulated throughout life

 
1 points
 
Question 23
 
What factor has the largest influence on life expectancy?
 

ethnicity

race

income

gender

all have equal influence

 
1 points
 
Question 24
 
Which of the following diseases has no symptoms in most cases?
 

diabetes

congestive heart failure

angina

hypertension

none of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 25
 
Why are elders at a greater risk for illness or death from common infections?
 

age-associated physiological changes

the prevalence of chronic illnesses

environmental influences

all of the above

a and b

 
1 points
 
Question 26
 
It is hypothesized that females have a genetic advantage that enables them to live longer than males in almost all animal species.
 
True
 
False
 
1 points
 
Question 27
 
Older men and women who live alone have poorer diets than those who live with a spouse.
 
True
 
False
 
1 points
 
Question 28
 
Adult-onset diabetes is characterized by:
 

loss of receptivity of body cells to insulin

high sugar diet

presence of a genetic defect

decreased insulin production

all of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 29
 
The greatest barrier to receiving dental care for older people is
 

hesitancy to visit a dentist

inability to speak English

they are not treated properly

inability to pay

 
1 points
 
Question 30
 
The three leading causes of death among elders, in order of mortality, are:
 

heart disease, accidents, stroke

cancer, heart disease, accidents

stroke, heart disease, cancer

heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases

 
1 points
 
Question 31
 
Alcohol ingestion can lead to malnutrition by:
 

diminishing appetite

decreasing absorption of vitamins

increasing need for minerals and vitamins

all of the above

b and c

 
1 points
 
Question 32
 
The life span for humans is:
 

75-85 years

85-95 years

95-105 years

105-115 years

115-120 years

 
1 points
 
Question 33
 
Which of the following is true regarding elders and sleep?
 

elders report fewer sleep complaints than middle-aged adults

most elders do not seek medical care for insomnia

sleep patterns change in the later years

all of the above

b and c only

 
1 points
 
Question 34
 
Chronic illness can be difficult to diagnose among elders because they may:
 

report different symptoms than younger group

may complain of multiple, nonspecific symptoms

have side effects from medication that are misinterpreted as another condition

symptoms of chronic illness may be incorrectly attributed to normal age changes

all of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 35
 
Native Americans receive all the health care they need from the tribal reservations.
 
True
 
False
 
1 points
 
Question 36
 
The biggest nutritional health problem in the United States is associated with:
 

vitamin deficiencies

mineral deficiencies

lack of fiber

obesity

lack of protein

 
1 points
 
Question 37
 
Why is diagnosis of an infection more difficult in elders than other age groups?
 

important warning signs such as a fever may be atypical or absent

nonspecific symptoms such as confusion or fatigue accompany an infection

warning signs are misinterpreted as an association to age-related decline

elders often do not report warning signs to their physicians

all of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 38
 
Demography is the study of:
 

race and ethnicity in the elderly population

the size, geographical distribution and vital statistics of a particular group

the relationship between minority groups and the level of care they receive

the geographical distribution of a particular group

none of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 39
 
“Miscarried helping” refers to:
 

support that is excessive, untimely or inappropriate

when caregivers are overburdened by responsibilities and unable to help

the “sick role” behavior of older adults

the need for caregiving by older adults with chronic illness

assistance provided by elders to those who have lost a baby

 
1 points
 
Question 40
 
Life expectancy
 

varies among cultures

is about 115-120 years

continues to increase in the U.S.

a and c

all of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 41
 
Which of the following factors is the most important in culturally competent care?
 

the decoration of the building

the cultural background of the staff hired matches the population you want to serve

Placing signs in the native language

Setting up systems addressing the needs and preferences of the clientele

 
1 points
 
Question 42
 
Why are elders more susceptible to accidents than other age groups?
 

reduced vision and hearing

other chronic and acute conditions

medications prescribed

poor gait

all of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 43
 
What accounts for the largest proportion of death and disability among elders?
 

chronic illnesses

acute illness

accidents

suicides

cancer

 
1 points
 
Question 44
 
Which of the following cognitive traits decline with age?
 

memory loss of recent events

ability to reason

ability to solve problems

all of the above

a and b

 
1 points
 
Question 45
 
Why is the older population expanding?
 

more people are surviving to old age while the birth rate is relatively constant

the baby boomers are “coming of age”

life expectancy and birth rates of ethnic minorities are increasing

two of the above

all of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 46
 
Dysphagia is difficulty in:
 

losing weight

swallowing

gaining weight

digesting food

none of the above

 
1 points
 
Question 47
 
Which of the following are age-associated changes of the eye?
 

inability of eye to focus on distant objects

decreased speed of adaptation to darkness

clouding and yellowing of the lens

all of the above

b and c

 
1 points
 
Question 48
 
The four largest groups of minority elders are:
 

Asian Americans, Alaskan Natives, Mexican Americans, and blacks Hispanic Americans.

African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and Asian Pacific Islanders.

Hispanic Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Native Americans and Middle Eastern Americans

African Americans, Southeast Asian Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans.

 
1 points
 
Question 49
 
The strongest risk factor for dementia is:
 

age

gender

chromosomal abnormality

race

intelligence

 
1 points
 
Question 50
 
The “zip code effect” explains why life in the rural areas is healthier than in the urban ones
 
True
 
False
 
1 points
 
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