Quiz 2

the most common form of cancer around the world is cancer of the: a. lung b. prostate c. breast d. bladder

a. lung

in which of the following blue zones, do men tend to live the longest compared to anywhere else in the world? a. Japan b. sardina, italy c. greece d. Costa Rica

b. sardina, italy

the maximum life-span of the human species is currently: a. 115 years and 64 days b. 118 years and 122 days c. 122 years and 164 days d. 130 years and 222 days

c. 122 years and 164 days

what is true relative to the compression of morbidity (disease) in human aging: a. Life extension would result in a shorter life but significantly fewer disability days until death b. The practice of calorie restriction and exercise would increase risk of morbidity until death c. Compression of morbidity would result in a shorter disability free life until death d. Caloric restriction and physical activity help to compress morbidity and extend disabilty free days until death

d. Caloric restriction and physical activity help to compress morbidity and extend disabilty free days until death

what is true regarding persons aged 50 and older relative to computing and gaming a. a greater proportion of women report engagement in daily gaming compared to men b. persons aged 50 and older spend an average of 5 hours a week gaming c.nearly 73% of persons aged 50 and older use a smart phone or mobile device d. all are true

d. all are true

which sex and racial/ethnicity group has the highest rates of new cancer cases and deaths per year? a. hispanic females b. asian-pacific islander males c. white males d. black males

d. black males

there has been recent debate surrounding covid 19 and whether it should be designated as the leading cause of death. what is true regarding covid-19 and death? a. covid has resulted in a proportionaely higher death rate among persons under age 18 b. persons age 85 and older are less likely to die from covid compared those 65-74 years of age c. middle-aged adults between 40-64 are more likely to die of covid compared to those 65 and older d. covid accounts for 95% of all deaths among persons aged 65 and older

d. covid accounts for 95% of all deaths among persons aged 65 and older

which of the following conditions appears to be related to incontinence of women? a. height over 5'7 b. active participation in swimming c. low education d. history of falls

d. history of falls

which type of exercise would be best to prevent damage to the joints in adulthood? a. jogging b. basketball c. tennis d. stretching

d. stretching

changes with age in the tissue of the wall of the cochlea is associated with which form of hearing loss? a. sensory presbycusis b. tinnitus c. metabolic presbycusis d. vertigo

a. sensory presbycusis

which of the following represents the most common visual disorder among older adults? a. cataracts b. age-related macular degeneration c. glaucoma d. tinnitus

a. cataracts

increases in which condition among older adults are thought to be related to greater prevalence of diabetes? a. metabolic syndrome b. liver disease c. respiratory illness d. insulin absorption

a. metabolic syndrome

in the condition known as adrogenic alopecia, middle-aged, and older individuals experience: a. patterned hair loss b. graying of hair c. accumulation of age spots d. thickening of the nails

a. patterned hair loss

when it comes to concerns in using technology, which of the following seems to be of utmost importance of older adults? a. privacy b. appearance c. risk of injury d. risk of stress

a. privacy

the disorder known as tinnitus involves which symptom that can affect older adults? a. ringing in the ears b. watering of the eyes c. feelings of dizziness d. excessive dry mouth

a. ringing in the ears

epidemiologists believe that which factor plays an important role in creating risk within the "stroke belt" in the southeastern U.S? a. unhealthy diets b. strong UV rays c. lack of swimming pools d. poor family ties

a. unhealthy diets

by the age of 75, what % of adults in the U.S have lost all their natural teeth? a. 19 b. 26 c. 55 d. 75

b. 26

the safety of the older adults in the home can be affected by smell sensitivity, with ___% of individuals 70 and older having difficulty smelling the oder of natural gas a. 25 b. 31 c. 45 d. 52

b. 31

the rates of physical inactivity for individuals 75 and older are estimated to be: a. 25% b. 35% c. 45% d. 60%

b. 35%

Jim is a 90 year old former high school teacher who was just diagnosed with congestive heart failure. According to Jim, this is the first time in his life that he has ever been diagnosed with anything beyond a common sniffle or cold. Which longevity concept would best describe Jim? a. Jim is a survivor b. Jim is a delayer c. Jim is an escaper d. Jim is a realist

b. Jim is a delayer

a region of the world where persons commonly reach 100 years of age in relative good physical and functional health is referred to as: a. orange zone b. blue zone c. zone of proximal development d. centenarian

b. blue zone

Mary is a 69 year old former air traffic controller. upon a recent visit to her physician, Mary's blood pressure was reordered at 128/77. which of the following is the best way to describe Mary's blood pressure? a. normal b. elevated c. high d. hypertensive

b. elevated

research shows that older adults most likely to use wearable technology in their daily lives tend to have: a. poor self-esteem b. higher internal motivation c. greater risk of heart disease d. concerns with privacy

b. higher internal motivation

the average number of years one can expect to live based on cohort or year of birth is referred to as: a. maximum life-span b. life-expectancy c. longevity d. mortality

b. life-expectancy

what is false regarding the process menopause among aging women? a. the average age of menopause is 50 b. menopause is delayed among women who tend to be thin or who smoke c. menopause occurs earlier among women who tend to smoke or are thin d. the process of estrogen decline begins about 10-15 years before estrogen

b. menopause is delayed among women who tend to be thin or who smoke

which of the following behaviors is known to be a risk factor for osteoarthritis? a. smoking b. overweight c. sun exposure d. exposure to loud sounds

b. overweight

Betty is a 80 year old widow and grandmother that enjoys using new technology. When not at home texting her grandchildren, Betty can often be found at the local senior center playing computer games. Betty is what some might refer to as a/an:_______________. a. digital divide b. technogenerian c. nanogenerian d. social media influencer

b. technogenerian

centenarians represent persons who have lived at least ___ years a. 50 b. 75 c. 100 d. 110

c. 100

older adults, aged 65 and older, account for ___ of all hospitalizations due to the flu a. 15-30% b. 30-50% c. 50-70% d. 70-99%

c. 50-70%

in the period 2015 to 2017, the greatest increase in number of cold-related deaths, or hypothermia, occurred for which group of adults in the U.S? a. 65-74 year olds in urban areas b. 75 years and older in high-wealth countries c. 85 years and older in rural areas d. 25-34 years in old in urban areas

c. 85 years and older in rural areas

around the world, the 4th most common form of blindness is: a. age-related presbycusis b. glaucoma c. age-related macular degeneration d. cataract

c. age-related macular degeneration

what is the term for the cardiovascular disease in which the heart does not pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body's organs, causing buildup of fluid in the tissues? a. transient ischemic attack b. cerebrovascular accident c. congestive heart failure d. ischemic heart disease

c. congestive heart failure

the age-related change known as presbyopia causes which change in the senses? a. loss of smell sensitivity b. increases in ability to hear low-pitched tones c. decreased ability to focus on near objects d. increased preference for salty foods

c. decreased ability to focus on near objects

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes chronic bronchitis plus which other respiratory disease? a. lung cancer b. asthma c. emphysema d. pneumonia

c. emphysema

steps to improve an older adults sleep habits should include which actual behaviors? a. napping in early afternoon b. avoiding a sedentary lifestyle c. exercising early in the day d. relaxing before bed with a tablet computer

c. exercising early in the day

You are up late one day watching an infomercial on TV when all of the sudden the host proclaims, "Buy this five blade super vegetable juicer and it will fix all your aging ailments and is bound to help you live beyond 120 years." Relative to this statement, the infomercial host would most likely maintain which worldview of longevity? a. realist b. optimist c. futurist d. pessimist

c. futurist

a new high tech company decides to focus its work on fall prevention for older adults. they begin with the simplest "low-tech" method recommendation by gerontologists of: a. putting furniture in the middle of long hallways b. dimming the lights to prevent glare from the windows c. providing handrails from halls and stairways in the home d. raising the thermostat so older adults dont get cold

c. handrails in halls and stairways in home

the average number of years one can expect to live without the burden of disease or disablement is referred to as: a. life-expectancy b. maximum life-span c. healthy life-expectancy d. maximum health life-span

c. healthy life-expectancy

the behavioral risk factors for chronic disease in later adulthood include tobacco smoking, unhealthy diet, harmful use of alcohol, and: a. lack of close relationships b. low income and education c. physical inactivity d. living in rural areas

c. lack of physical activity

the fact that humans are more likely to discontinue technology use with increasing older age is what some experts refer to as an age-associated inequality known as: a. social phobia b. human agency c. human-machine learning d. digital divide

d. digital divide

a 79 year-old woman's exercise routine includes resistance training three times a week for an hour alternating with one-hour workouts on an elliptical machine. as a result, she will experience less of which particular age-related change in physical functioning? a. photo aging b. tinnitus c. presbycusis d. sarcopenia

d. sarcopenia

which of the following is assessed in activities of daily living measure? a. ability to use computers b. number of close friends c. ability to dress oneself d. knowledge of one's finances

c. ability to dress oneself

the effect of ultraviolet rays on the skin, accelerating the process of wrinkling, is known as: a. adrenopause b. dysthermia c. presbycusis d. photoaging

d. photoaging

the loss of height that often occurs in later adulthood is due primarily to which physiological change? a. decrease in bone cartilage b. loss of bone mineral content c. changes in elastin d. thinning of epithelial cells

b. loss of bone mineral content

which of the following is characteristic across all longevity blue zones? a. diet that is plant-based b. presence of family support c. lower than normal rates of heart disease, dementia, and hypertension d. all of the above

d. all of the above

which of the following chronic conditions represents the most common functional health problems among persons aged 45 and older a. heart disease b. hypertension c. diabetes d. arthritis

d. arthritis

____ involves the study of aging as it relates to human-machine learning and interactions, biopsychosocial health, and well-being after age 65 a. gerontology b. geriatrics c. gerontechnology d. biodemography

c. gerontechnology

government research suggests that safe exposure to sound is around a maximum of ___ decibels over a 8 hour day a. 80 b. 105 c. 110 d. 120

a. 80

by the age of 70, the average person loses ___% aerobic capacity per decade: a. 30 b. 20 c. 15 d. 5

b. 20