Week 4 Quiz
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
Question 2. Parkinson's disease is involuntary shaking of the extremities that occurs during movement.
True
False
Question 3. Which type of research study is considered the gold standard (best)?
cross-sectional
randomized
blinded series
randomized double blind
systematic double blind
Question 4. On the average, older Americans are not as healthy, are less educated and have lower incomes than younger adults.
True
False
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
Question 6. About half the elder population subsists on incomes below the poverty level.
True
False
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
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
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
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
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
Question 12. A healthy elder needs up to two quarts of water each day, some of which is obtained from food.
True
False
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
Question 14. What factor has the highest influence on longevity?
gender
ethnicity
income
educational level
b and c equally
Question 15. The most common cause of hospitalization among older adults is:
heart disease
lung disease
diabetes
arthritis
none of the above
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
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
Question 18. It is generally agreed that racial differences in life expectancy are due primarily to genetic factors.
True
False
Question 19. The most important risk factor for Parkinson's disease is age.
True
False
Question 20. More than 400,000 elders are responsible for raising one or more grandchildren.
True
False
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
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
Question 23. What factor has the largest influence on life expectancy?
ethnicity
race
income
gender
all have equal influence
Question 24. Which of the following diseases has no symptoms in most cases?
diabetes
congestive heart failure
angina
hypertension
none of the above
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
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
Question 27. Older men and women who live alone have poorer diets than those who live with a spouse.
True
False
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
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
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
Question 31. Alcohol ingestion can lead to malnutrition by:
diminishing appetite
decreasing absorption of vitamins
increasing need for minerals and vitaminsall of the above
b and c
Question 32. The life span for humans is:
75-85 years
85-95 years
95-105 years
105-115 years
115-120 years
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
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
Question 35. Native Americans receive all the health care they need from the tribal reservations.
True
False
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Question 43. What accounts for the largest proportion of death and disability among elders?
chronic illnesses
acute illness
accidents
suicides
cancer
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
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
Question 46. Dysphagia is difficulty in:
losing weight
swallowing
gaining weight
digesting food
none of the above
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
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.
Question 49. The strongest risk factor for dementia is:
age
gender
chromosomal abnormality
race
intelligence
Question 50. The "zip code effect" explains why life in the rural areas is healthier than in the urban ones
True
False