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a. will have a life expectancy of approximately 65 years.”
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b. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s.”
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c. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday.”
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d. is likely to live into his late 90s.”
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ANS: C h z h z
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tween life expectancies for black and white Americans has narrowed significantly betw een
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1999 and 2015, with the death rate for blacks (African Americans) dropping by 25% (Offi
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ce of Minority Health, 2017). Of the options above, C is the only response that fits in to th
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ose parameters. The other options are not supported by reliable research.
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s. The number of super-
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centenarians is expected to increase in coming years as the number of older adults increas es.
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Although centenarians still carry genetic markers within their chromosomes for any nu mbe
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r of health problems, for as yet unknown reasons, these are not “activated” until muc h
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,3. One reason why many “baby boomers” have multiple chronic conditions such as hea r
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t disease, diabetes, and arthritis is that:
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a. they have less access to medication and other treatment regimens.
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b. there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they were growing up.
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c. they did not have access to immunizations against communicable disease whe
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n they were children.
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, d. they grew up in an era of rampant poverty and malnutrition.
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ANS: B h z h z
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WWII, have better access to medication and treatment regimens than other cohorts. They ha
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th y living when they were younger. Smoking, for example, was not condoned, but was con
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h sidered a symbol of status. Candy in the shape of cigarettes was popular, and there was
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ANS: A
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,Ebersole and Hess’ Toward Healthy Aging 11thEdition Touhy Test Bank
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Chapter 01: Aging, Health, and Wellness in a Global Community T o
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uhy: Ebersole & Hess’ Toward Healthy Aging, 11th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE hz
1. When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for their African American newbor n
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b. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s.”
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c. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday.”
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d. is likely to live into his late 90s.”
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ANS: C h z h z
The overall life expectancy at birth in the United States in 2015 was 78.8. The disparity be
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tween life expectancies for black and white Americans has narrowed significantly betw een
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ce of Minority Health, 2017). Of the options above, C is the only response that fits in to th
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ose parameters. The other options are not supported by reliable research.
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d Maintenance
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2. A nurse is planning care for a group of super-
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a. Most super- hz
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centenarians is expected to decrease in coming years as a result of heart dise a hz hz hz hz hz hz hz hz hz hz hz hz hz hz
se and stroke. hz hz
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ANS: A h z h z
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s. The number of super-
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Although centenarians still carry genetic markers within their chromosomes for any nu mbe
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r of health problems, for as yet unknown reasons, these are not “activated” until muc h
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,3. One reason why many “baby boomers” have multiple chronic conditions such as hea r
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t disease, diabetes, and arthritis is that:
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b. there was a lack of importance placed on healthy living as they were growing up.
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c. they did not have access to immunizations against communicable disease whe
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, d. they grew up in an era of rampant poverty and malnutrition.
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ANS: B h z h z
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h sidered a symbol of status. Candy in the shape of cigarettes was popular, and there was
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ANS: A
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