Exam 2 question for final exam
What are the social determinants of health?
Conditions in the environment that affect health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.
in the gas podcasts, how did dr. Brennan-ing and dr. Greene describe older adults who are HIV+?
resilient
a brain that shows signs of Alzheimer's disease will ___ over time
shrink
_____ is the objective, with measurable factors like the size of ones social network, the frequency of contact with that network, availability of transportation, and the ability to take advantage of support resources.
social isolation
the "stroke belt" is located in which part of the world?
southeast US
Which type of diabetes is more common in older adults?
type II
What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization
____ is the condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries
atherosclerosis
a clinician may fall to diagnose correctly an older adults major depressive disorder because he or she assumes that:
depression is a natural consequence of growing older
collagen is located in which layer of skin?
dermis
which is an instrumental activity of daily living
doing the laundry
persons with medical insurance, cigarette smoking in adults, and new cases of diagnosed diabetes are examples of:
leading health indicators
____ is more personal and subjective, meaning how people perceive their experience and whether they feel they lack the connections, companionship or sense of belonging that we need as humans.
loneliness
in advanced stages of Alzheimer's individuals, ___________
lose their ability to communicate and recognize loved ones
due to loss of bone mineral content in the vertebrae, one might experience
loss of height
Barb E. Dahl is a 72 year old woman who is pleased that for the first time in her life she has finally been able to shed excess pounds without having to diet. in reality, however, barbs weight loss is probably not good because it is due to:
loss of muscle mass
a woman (50+) who is experiencing a decline in estrogen and pro estrogen as well as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and possibility a cloudy memory, may be experiencing
menopause
overuse of joints, obesity, or injury can put an adult at greater risk for developing
osteoarthritis
this disease the involves an abnormal thinning of the bones is:
osteoporosis
in the condition known as ____, the individual has difficulty controlling urination and feels the need to urinate more frequently than normal.
overactive bladder
diabetes can be treated to the abnormal functioning of which bodily organ?
pancreas
__ accelerates cross-linking, causes mutation that alter protein synthesis by the cells and increasing the production of free radicals
photo aging
compared to young adults, older adults with major depressive disorder are more likely to have symptoms involving:
physical pain
being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be a significant ___ and ___ toll
physical, emotional
what is another term degernative change in the cochlea (auditory nerve). this type of hearing loss is most often associated with high pitch sounds.
prebycusis
which is a normal age-related change in vision that is characterized as the loss go ability to focus on near objects
presbyopia
Abuse of which type of illicit substance is most common in older adults?
prescription drugs
the infliction of anguish, pain, or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts describes which type of elder abuse?
psychological abuse
which is the most common type of dementia, contributing to 60-80% of cases?
Alzheimer's disease
mr. stone is experiencing difficulty moving one side of his face, keeping his arms level, and is luring his speech. his colleague believe he is having
a stroke
what is the space between two neuron where communication happens?
a synapse
an 85 year old woman was injured when a hurricane struck her neighborhood and she couldn't get out in time. for the past month, she hs experienced serve nightmares and does not want to return home even though her house is completely repaired. this woman seems to meet the diagnostic criteria for ____ disorder.
acute stress
normal changes in the cardiovascular system with age in adulthood are reflected in a lowering of which measure?
aerobic capacity
destruction of the ___ is a consequence of emphysema
alveoli
when older individuals experience the conditions known as __ they are likely to show pattern baldness
androgenic alopecia
which of the following is an activity of daily living (ADL)
bathing
The plaques found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease are made up of which substance?
beta amyloid
a 65-year old man smoked all his life and now has ____, a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
during sleep, what does melatonin control?
circadian rhythm
a 67-year old woman is constantly organizing and reorganizing her kitchen cabinets, wanting every cup, plate, glass, and utensil to be in exactly the "right" places. her behavior causes her distress, and although she would like to stop, she can not help herself. this behavior would be considered to be what type of psychological symptom?
compulsion
an 80 year old woman is suffering from limited range of motion due to degenerative changes in her knees, shoulders, and wrists. if you were her PT, you might suggest that she offset these changes by engaging primarily in:
flexibility training
a 45-year-old man is concerned because his 70-year-old mother seems usually restless, tense, irritable, and prone to worry. it is possible that his mother has developed which physiological disorder?
generalized anxiety
a build up of press within the eyeball is involved in which form of blindness that affects older adults?
glaucoma
which parts of the body seem to undergo the greatest losses in touch sensitivity?
hands and feet
mr. jones is 72 is having difficulty communicating with others; especially in public areas where there are many different type of noises. he feels self-conscious in public placed and he now says home. after months of not being home-bound, mr. jones is experiencing effects of social isolations. which health condition is mr. jones most likely experiencing?
hearing loss
One of the key symptoms of LOSS is the experience of:
increased memories about an earlier traumatic experience
practical fall prevention strategies include which of the following?
installing a shower chair or bath bench eyeglasses, updated prescriptions
ms. freeman recently saw her doctor. she said she is feeling a little depressed and experiencing difficulty with cognitive processing but the is not severe enough to interfere with her daily life. her doctor is likely to suggest she has.
mild cognitive impairment
which Is the second most common cause of Dementia?
vascular dementia
which population has the highest rate of suicide completion?
white males, 75+