Successful Aging - Quiz 2

d. all of the above

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

a. cataracts

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

d. arthritis

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

a. privacy

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

b. overweight

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

d. history of falls

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

c. ability to dress oneself

Which of the following is assessed in the 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

d. black males

Which sex and racial/ethncicity 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. stretching

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

d. sacropenia

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

c. providing handrails from halls and stairways in the home

A new high tech company decided to focus its work on fall prevention for older adults. They begin with the simplest, "low tech" method recommended 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 form halls and stairways in the home d. raising the thermostat so older adults don't get cold

b. blue zone

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 a/n: a. orange zone b. blue zone c. zone of proximal development d. centenarian

c. age-related macular degeneration

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

b. technogenerian

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. 20

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

b. 26

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

100

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

a. sensory presbycusis

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

c. metabolic presbycusis

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

c. Emphysema

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) includes chronic bronchitis plus which other respiratory disease? a. lung cancer b. asthma c. emphysema d. pneumonia

a. unhealthy diets

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. 80

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

a. patterned hair loss

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

c. 85 years and older in rural areas

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

b. sardina, italy

In which of the following Blue Zones, do men tend to live the longest compared to anywhere else in the world? a. Okinawa, Japan b. Sardina, Italy c. Ikaria, Costa Rica

a. metabolic syndrome

Increase 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

b. Jim is a delayer

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. elevated

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

c. 50-70%

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%

b. higher internal motivation

Research shows that older adults most likely 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

c. exercising early in the day

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

c. decreased ability to focus on near object

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

b. life-expectancy

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

c. Healthy life-expectancy

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. physical inactivity

The behavioral risk factors for chronic diseases 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

a. ringing in the ears

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

d. photoaging

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. digital divide

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/an a. social phobia b. human agency c. human-machine learning d. digital divide

b. loss of bone mineral content

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

c. 122 years and 164 days

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

a. lung

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

b. 35%

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

b. 31

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

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

There has been recent debate surrounding COVID-19 and whether it should be designated as the leading cause of death. However, what is TRUE regarding COVID-19 and death? a. Covid has resulted in a proportionately higher death rate among person 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 those age 65 and older d. Covid accounts for 95% of all deaths among persons aged 65 and older

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

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 be thin or who smoke d. the process of estrogen decline begins about 10-15 years before menopause

d. all are true

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

c. congestive heart failure

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

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

What is true relative to the compression of morbidity in human aging: a. Life extension would result in a shorter life but significantly fewer disability days until death b. the practice of caloric 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 disability free days until death

c. Futurist

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. gerontechnology

____________ involves the study of aging as it relates to human-machine learning and interaction(s), biopsychosocial health, and well-being after age 65. a. gerontology b. geriatrics c. gerontechnology d. biodemogrpahy