Question 1

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

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A)  potholes in sidewalks and roads.
B)  poorly designed buildings.
C)  inadequate diet and exercise.
D)  poorly placed furniture in the home.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Gayle's activity level will help protect her from experiencing all of the following as she ages,EXCEPT

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A)  loss of fluid intelligence.
B)  type 2 diabetes.
C)  osteoporosis.
D)  declines in vision and hearing.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Problems associated with osteoporosis include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  loss of height.
B)  severe back and hip pain.
C)  breathing problems.
D)  improved mobility.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Changes in body structure that result from the passage of time are called _______________ aging.

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A)  sociological
B)  psychological
C)  biological
D)  chronologicalE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

All of the following medications are used to treat arthritis,EXCEPT:

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A)  acetaminophen.
B)  NSAIDs.
C)  DMARDs.
D)  OAS.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

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 7

Osteoporosis Canada indicates that the daily calcium requirement for Canadians over the age of 50 is:

Accepted Answer

A)  500 mg
B)  1000 mg
C)  1500 mg
D)  2000 mgE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Dementia affects approximately how many Canadians?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 percent
B)  3 percent
C)  7 percent
D)  12 percentE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The average life expectancy for First Nations men is ______________ less than that for other Canadian men.

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A)  3
B)  5
C)  7
D)  9E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Why do women live longer than men? Discuss at least three factors that may help explain this trend.

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Question 11

All of the following are government programs to help seniors financially,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  OAS.
B)  CPP.
C)  QPP.
D)  HIS.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Strategies for reducing risk for arthritis include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  weight management.
B)  exercise.
C)  avoidance of heavy or repetitive muscle use.
D)  balanced diet.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Canada's Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults indicate that strength and balance activities should be completed _____________ times per week.

Accepted Answer

A)  2-4
B)  3-5
C)  4-7
D)  7E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

What percentage of injury-related hospitalizations for older adults are the result of falls?

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  31
C)  47
D)  62E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Automobile accidents are more frequent and more often fatal in seniors for which of the following reasons?

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A)  higher rates of illness
B)  medication use
C)  impairments
D)  all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

All of the following are helpful suggestions when volunteering,EXCEPT:

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

Question 17

What percentage of older Canadians have arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  13
B)  20
C)  24
D)  47E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

An average pack-a-day smoker can expect to live approximately how many years fewer than a nonsmoker?

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  10
C)  14
D)  19E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

For successful aging,people need to develop good health habits in their early thirties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 17: Aging: a Vital Process

Changes in body structure that result from the passage of time are called _______________ aging.

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Osteoporosis Canada indicates that the daily calcium requirement for Canadians over the age of 50 is:

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

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What percentage of injury-related hospitalizations for older adults are the result of falls?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Gayle?

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Strategies for reducing risk for arthritis include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Automobile accidents are more frequent and more often fatal in seniors for which of the following reasons?

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For successful aging,people need to develop good health habits in their early thirties.

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What percentage of older Canadians have arthritis?

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Problems associated with osteoporosis include all of the following,EXCEPT:

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All of the following are government programs to help seniors financially,EXCEPT:

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All of the following are helpful suggestions when volunteering,EXCEPT:

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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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Dementia affects approximately how many Canadians?

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The average life expectancy for First Nations men is ______________ less than that for other Canadian men.

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Canada's Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults indicate that strength and balance activities should be completed _____________ times per week.

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Why do women live longer than men? Discuss at least three factors that may help explain this trend.

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An average pack-a-day smoker can expect to live approximately how many years fewer than a nonsmoker?

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Gayle's activity level will help protect her from experiencing all of the following as she ages,EXCEPT

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All of the following medications are used to treat arthritis,EXCEPT:

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