Question 1

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  breakdown of the system that produced acetylcholine.
B)  destruction of brain tissue from small strokes.
C)  formation of tangles in affected neurons.
D)  formation of amyloid plaques between neurons.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Canada's Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults indicate that endurance activities should be completed ________________ times per week.

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A)  2-4
B)  3-5
C)  4-7
D)  7E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

All of the following are TRUE about older adults,EXCEPT they

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A)  tend to have lower blood pressure.
B)  are more susceptible to foodborne illness.
C)  have less ability to metabolize alcohol.
D)  should be regularly tested for glaucoma.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

What percentage of older Canadians live in institutionalized settings?

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A)  7
B)  13
C)  24
D)  47E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

John has developed the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.On average,how long can his family expect he will survive after the onset of these symptoms?

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A)  15 years
B)  10 years
C)  8 years
D)  4 yearsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

What do you want your life to be like when you are old? Do you hope to retire or continue working indefinitely?

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Question 8

What percentage of older Canadians have heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  13
B)  20
C)  24
D)  47E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Individuals who reach their sixty-fifth birthday can expect to live ___________ or more years longer.

Accepted Answer

A)  18
B)  10
C)  7
D)  5E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The approximate percentage of people in Canada who were over age 65 in 2006 is

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A)  8 percent.
B)  14 percent.
C)  18 percent.
D)  23 percent.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Repeatedly telling stories of the past is a classic sign of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Individuals in their forties should undertake which one of the following to help them with the aging process? They should

Accepted Answer

A)  develop important relationships.
B)  reevaluate their health insurance plans.
C)  establish good health habits.
D)  assess their financial status.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The median income for Canadians ages 65 and older is:

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A)  15,600
B)  20,800
C)  26,200
D)  35,000E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Unresolved grief may result in all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  hostility toward people connected with the death.
B)  talking about the death as if it occurred yesterday.
C)  unrealistic or harmful behaviour.
D)  excessive chronic illnesses.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

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 17

The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are

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A)  forgetfulness and inability to concentrate.
B)  confusion or disorientation.
C)  aggressive behavior and depression.
D)  change in personality and hallucinations.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Regular exercise has been found to lower an aging person's susceptibility to depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ability to make decisions about a patient's medical and personal care and financial matters is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  power trip.
B)  old age security.
C)  power of attorney.
D)  controller.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The average length of life of members of a species is called

Accepted Answer

A)  life span.
B)  life expectancy.
C)  life cycle.
D)  lifetime.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 17: Aging: a Vital Process

The median income for Canadians ages 65 and older is:

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The average length of life of members of a species is called

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

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The ability to make decisions about a patient's medical and personal care and financial matters is called:

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Alzheimer's disease is characterized by all of 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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The physiological changes in organ systems are caused by a combination of gradual aging and disease.

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Individuals in their forties should undertake which one of the following to help them with the aging process? They should

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Regular exercise has been found to lower an aging person's susceptibility to depression.

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Individuals who reach their sixty-fifth birthday can expect to live ___________ or more years longer.

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What percentage of older Canadians have heart disease?

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The first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are

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John has developed the first symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.On average,how long can his family expect he will survive after the onset of these symptoms?

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What percentage of older Canadians live in institutionalized settings?

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The approximate percentage of people in Canada who were over age 65 in 2006 is

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Repeatedly telling stories of the past is a classic sign of dementia.

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Unresolved grief may result in all of the following,EXCEPT:

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All of the following are TRUE about older adults,EXCEPT they

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Canada's Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults indicate that endurance activities should be completed ________________ times per week.

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