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+