HSC 4711 - Chapter 11,12 Exam Study Guide
The science devoted to studying the aging process? - ANSWER Gerontology
The term used to define biological or physical aging? - ANSWER Senescence
Young adulthood is considered to cover which years? - ANSWER 20-44
Older adulthood is the stage in life where the individual begins the process of
retrospection - ANSWER False
Loss of estrogen contributes to calcium loss which is the cause of this
condition? - ANSWER Osteoporosis
According to Erikson, middle adulthood is a time of (A) generativity that helps
the individual find greater enjoyment in life or (B) isolation during which the
individual focus is on the self - ANSWER Part A is true and part B is false
Which of the following statements is true related to Alzheimer's disease? -
ANSWER Advancing age and family history are the best indicators for the
potential development of Alzheimer's
Health care coverage for individuals over the age of 65 is provided by the -
ANSWER federally sponsored program called Medicare
Which of the following statements are most true related to older adulthood? -
ANSWER The aging population will continue to get more ethnically diverse over
the next twenty years according to the US Census Bureau
(A) Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross identified five stages of grief that are experienced
when a significant loss has occurred; (B) individuals may cycle in and out of
different stages at different times - ANSWER Both part A and part B are true
The Uniform Determination of Death defines death as either irreversible
cessation of all brain function including the brain stem, total brain failure or
irreversible cessation of circulatory or respiratory functions - ANSWER True
Which of the following is the term used to describe a person who dies without a
will? - ANSWER Intestate
(A) Middle age occurs when one reaches the age of 50 and (B) many people
spend middle age critically evaluating their life to this point in time - ANSWER
Part A is false and part B is true
, Which chronic condition affects more women than men as aging occurs? -
ANSWER Osteoporosis
Which of the following statements is most accurate related to the US' aging
population? - ANSWER Obesity is predicted to slow down life expectancy
especially in women age 50 and older.
(A) Biological aging is a process of slowing down and decreased function and
(B) the accepted theory of biological aging is termed the autoimmune response -
ANSWER Part A is true and part B is false
Which of the following statements is not accurate related to older adulthood? -
ANSWER Many of the changes associated with aging are the result of the normal
aging process
Which of the following offers expanded levels of care within one community? -
ANSWER Continuing Care Retirement Community
Related to out of pocket health care cost for older adults the highest percentage
goes for what? - ANSWER Medical insurance
Which of the following was not identified as one of Kubler-Ross' stages of grief? -
ANSWER Adjustment
Individuals with a terminal illness in the US do not have an option for Palliative
care. - ANSWER False
Hospice services can be provided in dying patients' homes - ANSWER True
Euthanasia is not included in any US state's death with dignity legislation -
ANSWER False
An advance directive is a legal document specifying one's wishes if he or she is
no longer able to make decisions about medical care - ANSWER True
Organs from a person with HIV or active cancer cannot be used in
transplantation - ANSWER True
Older adults are most likely to die as a result of a fall or other type of accident -
ANSWER False
What is the first stage in Kubler-Ross' five stages of grief - ANSWER Denial
Related to Kubler-Ross' five stages of grief, in what stage is a person most likely
to refuse to see loved ones? - ANSWER Depression
The science devoted to studying the aging process? - ANSWER Gerontology
The term used to define biological or physical aging? - ANSWER Senescence
Young adulthood is considered to cover which years? - ANSWER 20-44
Older adulthood is the stage in life where the individual begins the process of
retrospection - ANSWER False
Loss of estrogen contributes to calcium loss which is the cause of this
condition? - ANSWER Osteoporosis
According to Erikson, middle adulthood is a time of (A) generativity that helps
the individual find greater enjoyment in life or (B) isolation during which the
individual focus is on the self - ANSWER Part A is true and part B is false
Which of the following statements is true related to Alzheimer's disease? -
ANSWER Advancing age and family history are the best indicators for the
potential development of Alzheimer's
Health care coverage for individuals over the age of 65 is provided by the -
ANSWER federally sponsored program called Medicare
Which of the following statements are most true related to older adulthood? -
ANSWER The aging population will continue to get more ethnically diverse over
the next twenty years according to the US Census Bureau
(A) Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross identified five stages of grief that are experienced
when a significant loss has occurred; (B) individuals may cycle in and out of
different stages at different times - ANSWER Both part A and part B are true
The Uniform Determination of Death defines death as either irreversible
cessation of all brain function including the brain stem, total brain failure or
irreversible cessation of circulatory or respiratory functions - ANSWER True
Which of the following is the term used to describe a person who dies without a
will? - ANSWER Intestate
(A) Middle age occurs when one reaches the age of 50 and (B) many people
spend middle age critically evaluating their life to this point in time - ANSWER
Part A is false and part B is true
, Which chronic condition affects more women than men as aging occurs? -
ANSWER Osteoporosis
Which of the following statements is most accurate related to the US' aging
population? - ANSWER Obesity is predicted to slow down life expectancy
especially in women age 50 and older.
(A) Biological aging is a process of slowing down and decreased function and
(B) the accepted theory of biological aging is termed the autoimmune response -
ANSWER Part A is true and part B is false
Which of the following statements is not accurate related to older adulthood? -
ANSWER Many of the changes associated with aging are the result of the normal
aging process
Which of the following offers expanded levels of care within one community? -
ANSWER Continuing Care Retirement Community
Related to out of pocket health care cost for older adults the highest percentage
goes for what? - ANSWER Medical insurance
Which of the following was not identified as one of Kubler-Ross' stages of grief? -
ANSWER Adjustment
Individuals with a terminal illness in the US do not have an option for Palliative
care. - ANSWER False
Hospice services can be provided in dying patients' homes - ANSWER True
Euthanasia is not included in any US state's death with dignity legislation -
ANSWER False
An advance directive is a legal document specifying one's wishes if he or she is
no longer able to make decisions about medical care - ANSWER True
Organs from a person with HIV or active cancer cannot be used in
transplantation - ANSWER True
Older adults are most likely to die as a result of a fall or other type of accident -
ANSWER False
What is the first stage in Kubler-Ross' five stages of grief - ANSWER Denial
Related to Kubler-Ross' five stages of grief, in what stage is a person most likely
to refuse to see loved ones? - ANSWER Depression
