exercising elder

exercising elder

exercising elder

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: