GERONTOLOGY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
If you are older and want to diet to lose weight, which of the following recommendations
should you follow?
A.Eat as little as possible and keep calories down to about 800-1,000 kcal/day.
B. Eat a balanced diet, get regular moderate exercise, and limit fats and sweets.
C. Use appetite suppressants and liquid diet formulas to ensure rapid weight loss.
D. Cut back on carbohydrates because they are fattening. - ANSWERB
Which foods are good sources of fiber?
Meat, fish, and poultry
Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Whole-fat dairy products
Cakes and cookies - ANSWERFruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Both the Mediterranean Diet and the DASH diet plans are:
Rich in fruits and vegetables
High in saturated fat
Low in fiber
Low in potassium, calcium and magnesium - ANSWERRich in fruits and vegetables
A diabetic is an individual who has:
An abnormal heartbeat
An inadequate intake of protein
Insufficient lean body mass
Abnormal glucose levels - ANSWERAbnormal glucose levels
Limited sun exposure by older adults has been implicated in marginal status of this
vitamin:
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin A - ANSWERVitamin D
How many servings each day from the fruit and vegetable group are recommended for
older adults?
5
10
3
2 - ANSWER5
Some of the warning signs of nutrition risk in older adults include which of the
following?
, Obesity, loss of weight, chronic disease
Mental confusion, recent surgery, loss of appetite
High intake of alcohol, limited nutrition knowledge
All of the above - ANSWERAll of the Above
If a person is lactose intolerant, it means that:
He or she cannot digest the carbohydrate in milk
He or she can digest the protein in milk only in limited quantities
He or she cannot digest the fiber in plant materials
He or she cannot eat any animal protein - ANSWERHe or she cannot digest the
carbohydrate in milk
Older adults are the most food secure group of people in the United States.
True
False - ANSWERFalse
For increasing ease with grip of a toothbrush for older adults, what is suggested:
Use a toothbrush made for horses
Wear dish gloves when holding the toothbrush
Place a tennis ball on the end of the toothbrush handle
Add velcro to the handle of the toothbrush - ANSWERPlace a tennis ball on the end of
the toothbrush handle
Edentulism means:
Toothlessness
Gum disease
Swollen oral cavity
Cavities or tooth decay - ANSWERToothlessness
Which of the following is not currently used for oral restorations?
Resin
Porcelain
Wood
Titanium
Silver - ANSWERwood
Bacteria traveling via the blood to remote sites from the oral cavity is most likely to
infect:
the heart
the fingers and toes
the gums
the intestinal tract - ANSWERHeart
New models of care to allow access to dental care for the elderly include:
Separating oral health care from general medical care
Relying solely on mid-level practitioners
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
If you are older and want to diet to lose weight, which of the following recommendations
should you follow?
A.Eat as little as possible and keep calories down to about 800-1,000 kcal/day.
B. Eat a balanced diet, get regular moderate exercise, and limit fats and sweets.
C. Use appetite suppressants and liquid diet formulas to ensure rapid weight loss.
D. Cut back on carbohydrates because they are fattening. - ANSWERB
Which foods are good sources of fiber?
Meat, fish, and poultry
Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Whole-fat dairy products
Cakes and cookies - ANSWERFruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Both the Mediterranean Diet and the DASH diet plans are:
Rich in fruits and vegetables
High in saturated fat
Low in fiber
Low in potassium, calcium and magnesium - ANSWERRich in fruits and vegetables
A diabetic is an individual who has:
An abnormal heartbeat
An inadequate intake of protein
Insufficient lean body mass
Abnormal glucose levels - ANSWERAbnormal glucose levels
Limited sun exposure by older adults has been implicated in marginal status of this
vitamin:
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin A - ANSWERVitamin D
How many servings each day from the fruit and vegetable group are recommended for
older adults?
5
10
3
2 - ANSWER5
Some of the warning signs of nutrition risk in older adults include which of the
following?
, Obesity, loss of weight, chronic disease
Mental confusion, recent surgery, loss of appetite
High intake of alcohol, limited nutrition knowledge
All of the above - ANSWERAll of the Above
If a person is lactose intolerant, it means that:
He or she cannot digest the carbohydrate in milk
He or she can digest the protein in milk only in limited quantities
He or she cannot digest the fiber in plant materials
He or she cannot eat any animal protein - ANSWERHe or she cannot digest the
carbohydrate in milk
Older adults are the most food secure group of people in the United States.
True
False - ANSWERFalse
For increasing ease with grip of a toothbrush for older adults, what is suggested:
Use a toothbrush made for horses
Wear dish gloves when holding the toothbrush
Place a tennis ball on the end of the toothbrush handle
Add velcro to the handle of the toothbrush - ANSWERPlace a tennis ball on the end of
the toothbrush handle
Edentulism means:
Toothlessness
Gum disease
Swollen oral cavity
Cavities or tooth decay - ANSWERToothlessness
Which of the following is not currently used for oral restorations?
Resin
Porcelain
Wood
Titanium
Silver - ANSWERwood
Bacteria traveling via the blood to remote sites from the oral cavity is most likely to
infect:
the heart
the fingers and toes
the gums
the intestinal tract - ANSWERHeart
New models of care to allow access to dental care for the elderly include:
Separating oral health care from general medical care
Relying solely on mid-level practitioners
