Question 1

Which of the following factors NOT contributed to Canada's aging population?

Accepted Answer

A)   longer life expectancy
B)   low fertility rates
C)   effects of baby boomer generation
D)   shorter life expectancyE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Canada's Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults indicate that adults over the age of 65 should accumulate at least _________ minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity each week.

Accepted Answer

A)   100
B)   120
C)   150
D)   200E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

All the following are helpful suggestions when volunteering, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   help as often as possible.
B)   volunteer with others.
C)   make volunteering mandatory.
D)   practice random acts of kindness.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Lifespan is approximately _____ percent heritable.

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   5
C)   7
D)   9E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Describe five strategies for age-proofing, and explain how each can help prevent, delay, lessen, or reverse negative changes associated with aging.

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Question 6

What is the single most significant factor associated with suicidal behaviour in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   depression
B)   anxiety
C)   heart disease
D)   Alzheimer's diseaseE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

All the following are good low-impact exercises for a person with osteoarthritis, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   tai chi
B)   walking
C)   swimming
D)   soccerE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Although few people reach this age, the upper end of the human lifespan is about ____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)   105
B)   110
C)   115
D)   120E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following are irreversible forms of dementia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alzheimer's disease
B)   encephalopathy
C)   multi-infarct dementia
D)   Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementiaE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

All the following activities will help Gayle lower her risk of developing dementia, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   doing puzzles
B)   learning a language
C)   reading
D)   avoiding peopleE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Gayle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gayle's diverse interests will help her enjoy her leisure time when she retires.
B)   Gayle's exercise habits and hobbies can help prevent arthritis.
C)   Gayle began saving for retirement early enough to support herself.
D)   Gayle will need to take special care over her finances for retirement.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   potholes in sidewalks and roads.
B)   poorly designed buildings.
C)   inadequate diet and exercise.
D)   poorly placed furniture in the home.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible form of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following demonstrates person-centred language?

Accepted Answer

A)   John is demented.
B)   Susie is senile.
C)   Tim is a person with dementia.
D)   Joan is an Alzheimer's patient.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Repeatedly telling stories of the past is a classic sign of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All the following are TRUE about older people and the environment, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   environmental factors can be a special concern for elderly people with diabetes.
B)   even brief exposure to pollution can cause hospitalization for older people with breathing-related conditions.
C)   environmental conditions that are difficult for young people can be especially tough on the elderly.
D)   indoor air quality isn't a concern for older people.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Life expectancy of Canadian men is _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)   68
B)   73
C)   80
D)   84E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

A clouding of the lens in the eye that is a result from oxidation damage is called

Accepted Answer

A)   cataracts.
B)   glaucoma.
C)   age-related macular degeneration.
D)   presbyopia.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding older people?

Accepted Answer

A)   Older people have incomes about the same as younger people.
B)   Older women are more likely to live in poverty than older men are.
C)   Older people living alone are much more likely to be poor than those who live with families.
D)   The proportion of people age 65 and older in the Canadian population is expected to rise.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 17: Aging: a Vital Process

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding older people?

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Which of the following are irreversible forms of dementia?

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All the following are helpful suggestions when volunteering, EXCEPT:

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Life expectancy of Canadian men is _____ years.

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

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Describe five strategies for age-proofing, and explain how each can help prevent, delay, lessen, or reverse negative changes associated with aging.

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All the following activities will help Gayle lower her risk of developing dementia, EXCEPT

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Gayle?

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Repeatedly telling stories of the past is a classic sign of dementia.

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A clouding of the lens in the eye that is a result from oxidation damage is called

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What is the single most significant factor associated with suicidal behaviour in older adults?

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Lifespan is approximately _____ percent heritable.

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Which of the following factors NOT contributed to Canada's aging population?

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Canada's Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults indicate that adults over the age of 65 should accumulate at least _________ minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity each week.

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Although few people reach this age, the upper end of the human lifespan is about ____ years.

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All the following are good low-impact exercises for a person with osteoarthritis, EXCEPT

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

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All the following are TRUE about older people and the environment, EXCEPT

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Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible form of dementia.

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Which of the following demonstrates person-centred language?

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