NAB Exam - Care, Services & Supports
Which of the following is a safe generalization about aging?
A. Old age ain't for sissies
B. Aging is highly individualized
C. Senility is inevitable
D. Aging leads to dependency status - Answer-B. Aging is highly individualized.
An important thing to note regarding the population characterized as "older adults" is that each person's
experience with aging is unique and will require individualized care for their needs.
Professionals who study aging and are normally NOT physicians are called _____.
A. Geriatricians
B. Gerontologists
C. Family practitioners
D. Specialists - Answer-B. Gerontologists.
The two groups that study aging individuals are physicians and gerontologists. Physicians specializing in
treating older adults are called geriatricians. Professionals who study the problems of the aging
population in society are called gerontologists.
,According to Leonard Hayflick's theory, aging occurs because of _____.
A. A genetic clock which drives the aging process
B. Loss of collagen
C. Wear and tear
D. Progressive failure of the immune system - Answer-A. A genetic clock which drives the aging process.
The programmed aging/longevity theory postulates that aging is the result of sequential switching on
and off of certain genes. Aging is programmed into the body at the time of birth by a biological or
genetic clock that drives the aging process. This programing results in a preprogrammed life expectancy.
Aging is changing in the world around us. We are seeing diseases such as _____ that can reactivate
dormant diseases.
A. Type 2 diabetes
B. COVID-19
C. Heart failure
D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Answer-B. COVID-19.
There has been a significant change in common causes of death today from what they have traditionally
been for many years. A newer influence has been COVID-19, which has been shown to reactivate
dormant diseases
Balance and posture are mainly regulated by the _____. Changes in this organ can cause postural issues
over time.
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Pons
D. Medulla oblongata - Answer-B. Cerebellum.
,The balancing mechanisms appear to function less well, resulting in some persons aged 65 years and
older being progressively at risk of tripping and falls. Balance and posture are regulated by the
cerebellum and the proprioceptors in the body. Neural changes, brain shrinkage, and decreased
numbers of neurotransmitters available in the brain contribute to issues with posture.
Organ systems can experience a decrease in _____ with aging. This can lead to the body slowing down
or the occurrence of disease processes.
A. Activity
B. Ability to work correctly
C. Reserve capacity
D. Speed - Answer-C. Reserve capacity.
All organ systems can experience a decrease in reserve capacity with aging. This reduced capacity can
account for the body slowing down with age, the occurrence of disease processes, and a decrease in
one's ability to do things "how they used to."
An accumulation of _____ can cause damage to cells and tissues, which slows down body processes over
time, resulting in aging.
A. Collagen
B. Free radicals
C. Cross-linked proteins
D. Fat-soluble vitamins - Answer-C. Cross-linked proteins.
The cross-linking theory postulates that an accumulation of cross-linked proteins can cause damage to
cells and tissues, which slows down body processes over time, resulting in aging. These cross-linked
proteins consist of collagen and elastin, which change with aging leading to a lack of flexibility and
optimal tissue operation.
Physicians who specialize in treating older persons are _____.
, A. Gerontologists
B. Family doctors
C. Geriatricians
D. Specialists - Answer-C. Geriatricians.
A geriatrician is a physician who concentrates on treating older adult persons, usually a subspecialty
with education past residency or fellowship (geriatric psychiatrists, cardiogeriatricians, and geriatric
neurologists)
A technician, NOT a physician, trained to grind lenses and to fit them is a(an) _____.
A. General surgeon
B. Orthopedist
C. Ophthalmologist
D. Optician - Answer-D. Optician.
An optician is not a physician, but rather a technician trained to grind lenses and fit eyeglasses.
A dentist who specializes in the extraction of teeth is a(an) _____.
A. Osteopath
B. Orthopedist
C. Exodontist
D. Periodontist - Answer-C. Exodontist.
An exodontist is a dentist who specializes in the extraction of teeth.
A physician who specializes in examination of body tissues under laboratory conditions is known as a(an)
_____.
Which of the following is a safe generalization about aging?
A. Old age ain't for sissies
B. Aging is highly individualized
C. Senility is inevitable
D. Aging leads to dependency status - Answer-B. Aging is highly individualized.
An important thing to note regarding the population characterized as "older adults" is that each person's
experience with aging is unique and will require individualized care for their needs.
Professionals who study aging and are normally NOT physicians are called _____.
A. Geriatricians
B. Gerontologists
C. Family practitioners
D. Specialists - Answer-B. Gerontologists.
The two groups that study aging individuals are physicians and gerontologists. Physicians specializing in
treating older adults are called geriatricians. Professionals who study the problems of the aging
population in society are called gerontologists.
,According to Leonard Hayflick's theory, aging occurs because of _____.
A. A genetic clock which drives the aging process
B. Loss of collagen
C. Wear and tear
D. Progressive failure of the immune system - Answer-A. A genetic clock which drives the aging process.
The programmed aging/longevity theory postulates that aging is the result of sequential switching on
and off of certain genes. Aging is programmed into the body at the time of birth by a biological or
genetic clock that drives the aging process. This programing results in a preprogrammed life expectancy.
Aging is changing in the world around us. We are seeing diseases such as _____ that can reactivate
dormant diseases.
A. Type 2 diabetes
B. COVID-19
C. Heart failure
D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Answer-B. COVID-19.
There has been a significant change in common causes of death today from what they have traditionally
been for many years. A newer influence has been COVID-19, which has been shown to reactivate
dormant diseases
Balance and posture are mainly regulated by the _____. Changes in this organ can cause postural issues
over time.
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Pons
D. Medulla oblongata - Answer-B. Cerebellum.
,The balancing mechanisms appear to function less well, resulting in some persons aged 65 years and
older being progressively at risk of tripping and falls. Balance and posture are regulated by the
cerebellum and the proprioceptors in the body. Neural changes, brain shrinkage, and decreased
numbers of neurotransmitters available in the brain contribute to issues with posture.
Organ systems can experience a decrease in _____ with aging. This can lead to the body slowing down
or the occurrence of disease processes.
A. Activity
B. Ability to work correctly
C. Reserve capacity
D. Speed - Answer-C. Reserve capacity.
All organ systems can experience a decrease in reserve capacity with aging. This reduced capacity can
account for the body slowing down with age, the occurrence of disease processes, and a decrease in
one's ability to do things "how they used to."
An accumulation of _____ can cause damage to cells and tissues, which slows down body processes over
time, resulting in aging.
A. Collagen
B. Free radicals
C. Cross-linked proteins
D. Fat-soluble vitamins - Answer-C. Cross-linked proteins.
The cross-linking theory postulates that an accumulation of cross-linked proteins can cause damage to
cells and tissues, which slows down body processes over time, resulting in aging. These cross-linked
proteins consist of collagen and elastin, which change with aging leading to a lack of flexibility and
optimal tissue operation.
Physicians who specialize in treating older persons are _____.
, A. Gerontologists
B. Family doctors
C. Geriatricians
D. Specialists - Answer-C. Geriatricians.
A geriatrician is a physician who concentrates on treating older adult persons, usually a subspecialty
with education past residency or fellowship (geriatric psychiatrists, cardiogeriatricians, and geriatric
neurologists)
A technician, NOT a physician, trained to grind lenses and to fit them is a(an) _____.
A. General surgeon
B. Orthopedist
C. Ophthalmologist
D. Optician - Answer-D. Optician.
An optician is not a physician, but rather a technician trained to grind lenses and fit eyeglasses.
A dentist who specializes in the extraction of teeth is a(an) _____.
A. Osteopath
B. Orthopedist
C. Exodontist
D. Periodontist - Answer-C. Exodontist.
An exodontist is a dentist who specializes in the extraction of teeth.
A physician who specializes in examination of body tissues under laboratory conditions is known as a(an)
_____.
