14 H Q&A
A degenerative bone disease characterized by porous bones is
rheumatoid arthritis.
osteoporosis.
fibromyalgia.
osteoarthritis. - (correct answer)osteoporosis
A document that stipulates a person's wishes about medical care that is used to make
treatment decisions when the individual becomes unable to communicate his or her
preferences is a(n)
advance notice.
advance directive.
legal medical record.
health care power of attorney. - (correct answer)advance directive
After his stroke at the age of 80, Austin developed urinary incontinence, meaning he has
slowing of the urinary stream flow.
less control over elimination of urine from his bladder.
kidney failure.
recurring urinary tract infections. - (correct answer)less control over elimination of urine
from his bladder.
Aging is BEST defined as the
patterns of life changes that occur in members of all species as they grow older.
individual and collective ways people cope with life's changes.
progressive and irreversible decline in body functioning.
, degeneration of body structures and processes that occurs over time. - (correct
answer)patterns of life changes that occur in members of all species as they grow older.
A joint condition that is characterized by the breakdown of cartilage is
osteoporosis.
rheumatoid arthritis.
osteoarthritis.
osteonecrosis. - (correct answer)osteoarthritis
All of the following sexual changes occur in aging men EXCEPT
longer refractory period between orgasms.
decline in the angle of the erection.
extended duration of orgasm.
diminished ability to obtain an erection. - (correct answer)extended duration of orgasm
All of the following are strategies for healthy aging EXCEPT
improving fitness.
eating well.
appreciating the spiritual side of life.
developing a strong sense of social independence. - (correct answer)developing a
strong sense of social independence
Among elderly persons, disorientation caused by drug interactions may at first be
confused with which more serious condition?
diabetes
drug addiction
depression
dementia - (correct answer)dementia
A degenerative bone disease characterized by porous bones is
rheumatoid arthritis.
osteoporosis.
fibromyalgia.
osteoarthritis. - (correct answer)osteoporosis
A document that stipulates a person's wishes about medical care that is used to make
treatment decisions when the individual becomes unable to communicate his or her
preferences is a(n)
advance notice.
advance directive.
legal medical record.
health care power of attorney. - (correct answer)advance directive
After his stroke at the age of 80, Austin developed urinary incontinence, meaning he has
slowing of the urinary stream flow.
less control over elimination of urine from his bladder.
kidney failure.
recurring urinary tract infections. - (correct answer)less control over elimination of urine
from his bladder.
Aging is BEST defined as the
patterns of life changes that occur in members of all species as they grow older.
individual and collective ways people cope with life's changes.
progressive and irreversible decline in body functioning.
, degeneration of body structures and processes that occurs over time. - (correct
answer)patterns of life changes that occur in members of all species as they grow older.
A joint condition that is characterized by the breakdown of cartilage is
osteoporosis.
rheumatoid arthritis.
osteoarthritis.
osteonecrosis. - (correct answer)osteoarthritis
All of the following sexual changes occur in aging men EXCEPT
longer refractory period between orgasms.
decline in the angle of the erection.
extended duration of orgasm.
diminished ability to obtain an erection. - (correct answer)extended duration of orgasm
All of the following are strategies for healthy aging EXCEPT
improving fitness.
eating well.
appreciating the spiritual side of life.
developing a strong sense of social independence. - (correct answer)developing a
strong sense of social independence
Among elderly persons, disorientation caused by drug interactions may at first be
confused with which more serious condition?
diabetes
drug addiction
depression
dementia - (correct answer)dementia
