Question 1

Age-related macular degeneration is an acute vision problem that eventually goes away.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Typical symptoms of unresolved grief include all the following, EXCEPT

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A)   hostility toward those connected with the death.
B)   talking about the death as if it were "just yesterday."
C)   unrealistic behaviour (for example, giving away all of one's belongings) .
D)   manic behaviour.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following steps should individuals undertake in their fifties to help them with the aging process? They should

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A)   re-evaluate their health insurance plans.
B)   establish good health habits.
C)   develop important relationships.
D)   assess their financial status.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

It often takes _____________ or more to resolve the grief associated with losing a loved one.

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A)   3 months
B)   6 months
C)   1-2 years
D)   3 yearsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?

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A)   prevention against osteoporosis
B)   increased bone fractures caused by increased bone mass
C)   increased effectiveness of the immune system
D)   maintenance of flexibility and balanceE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The percentage of older Canadians (aged 65 and older)  considered to be living in "low income" was approximately _____ in 2016.

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   14
C)   24
D)   34E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What percentage of older Canadians have arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   20
C)   30
D)   50E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Early warning signs for arthritis include all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   changes in joint mobility.
B)   early morning stiffness.
C)   unexplained weight gain.
D)   fever.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 11

Failure to achieve a maximum potential lifespan results from all the following, EXCEPT

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A)   destructive environmental factors.
B)   retirement.
C)   destructive behavioural factors.
D)   physical inactivity.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following medications can have a negative impact on bone mass?

Accepted Answer

A)   corticosteroids
B)   aspirin
C)   Prozac
D)   FosamaxE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

What percentage of seniors in Canada experience at least one fall each year?

Accepted Answer

A)   10-20
B)   20-30
C)   30-40
D)   40-50E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

What percentage of Canadian men will experience an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   20
C)   30
D)   40E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Approximately how many Canadian adults have some form of arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)   2.1 million
B)   4.6 million
C)   6.0 million
D)   8.2 millionE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

To reduce stress in your life as you age, it is a good idea to do all the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   consider an illness as a message to re-evaluate your lifestyle.
B)   obtain adequate sleep throughout life.
C)   practice relaxation techniques regularly.
D)   encourage participation in stressful situations to test your reserve.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Preventive medicine is as important for the elderly as it is for the rest of the population and may reduce medical costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What percentage of Canadians over 65 years of age report using ten or more prescription drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)   25%
B)   42%
C)   52%
D)   66%E) A) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 19

All the following are signs of depression, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   loss of interest in usually pleasurable activities.
B)   insomnia.
C)   fatigue.
D)   self-confidence.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Canadian men who reach their sixty-fifth birthday can expect to live __________ or more years longer.

Accepted Answer

A)   19
B)   11
C)   22
D)   5E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 17: Aging: a Vital Process

Age-related macular degeneration is an acute vision problem that eventually goes away.

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Typical symptoms of unresolved grief include all the following, EXCEPT

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Which of the following steps should individuals undertake in their fifties to help them with the aging process? They should

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It often takes _____________ or more to resolve the grief associated with losing a loved one.

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?

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The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.

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

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The percentage of older Canadians (aged 65 and older) considered to be living in "low income" was approximately _____ in 2016.

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What percentage of older Canadians have arthritis?

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Early warning signs for arthritis include all the following, EXCEPT:

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Failure to achieve a maximum potential lifespan results from all the following, EXCEPT

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Which of the following medications can have a negative impact on bone mass?

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What percentage of seniors in Canada experience at least one fall each year?

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What percentage of Canadian men will experience an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime?

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Approximately how many Canadian adults have some form of arthritis?

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To reduce stress in your life as you age, it is a good idea to do all the following, EXCEPT

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Preventive medicine is as important for the elderly as it is for the rest of the population and may reduce medical costs.

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What percentage of Canadians over 65 years of age report using ten or more prescription drugs?

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All the following are signs of depression, EXCEPT:

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Canadian men who reach their sixty-fifth birthday can expect to live __________ or more years longer.

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