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Myths and Theories of Aging
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1Florida, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia have the highest proportions of persons >65 years old.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2The oldest old (those >85 years) is the fastest growing segment of the population.
- ATrue
- BFalse
3Most older persons live alone.
- ATrue
- BFalse
4The older population is more racially diverse than the general population, with the greatest increase among Hispanics.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5Life expectancy for blacks and whites is nearly equal at age 85.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6Heart disease, cancer and stroke together account for about 70% of deaths among older adults.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7About 20% of community-dwelling elders need help with one or more ADLs.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8The most common chronic condition in the elderly is hypertension.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9About 25% of the older population will reside in a nursing home.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Over 25% of total Medicare expenditures for a given year go to enrollees who are in the last year of life.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11The majority of older Americans describe themselves as very satisfied with life.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12About 3/4 of elders, ages 75-84, report having no disabilities.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13In case of severe disability, <10% of the elderly want to receive long-term care from a family member.
- ATrue
- BFalse
14Older Americans take an average of 3 medications at any one time.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15Less than one-half of home health care of elders is provided as informal support by family members.
- ATrue
- BFalse
1665% of elder abuse is between spouses with elderly husbands abused twice as often as elderly wives.
- ATrue
- BFalse
17Older drivers have higher collision rates per mile driven than any other age group.
- ATrue
- BFalse
18At 65, 30% of men report regular sexual activity.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19the changes due solely to the aging process, uncomplicated by damage from environment, lifestyle or disease.
- ASuccessful Aging
- BUsual Aging
- CSenescence
20Changes due to the combined effects of the aging process and of disease and adverse environmental and lifestyle factors.
- ASuccessful Aging
- BUsual Aging
- CSenescence
21The nonreversible, deteriorative changes in aged organisms that predispose them to fatal disease and death.
- ASuccessful Aging
- BUsual Aging
- CSenescence
22Select the 3 comments that apply to the Hayflick Limit Theory of Aging
- AOnce a critical number of replications is reached, cells stop dividing.
- BTelomeres at the end of chromosomes shorten with each cell division.
- C“Immortal” cells avoid telomere shortening due to enzyme telomerase.
- DAge pigments (lipofuscin) seen at microscopic levels of body tissues.
- ERate-of-living theory – longevity is inversely proportional to metabolic rate.
- FProgressive accumulation of mutations produces random chromosome damage.
- GThe immune system no longer recognizes some of its own members and becomes self-destructive.
23Select the 3 correct notes about the Free-Radical Theory of Aging.
- AFree-radical reactions implicated in aging process as well as disorders such as atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and cataracts.
- BFree-radical reactions are not related to atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or cataracts.
- CAge pigments (lipofuscin) seen at microscopic levels of body tissues.
- DAntioxidant nutrients appear to be FR inhibitors.
- EOnce a critical number of replications is reached, cells stop dividing.
- FCaloric restriction while maintaining essential nutrients decreases metabolic rate.
- GAging is a nonrandom phenomenon.
24Select the 2 correct notes about the Somatic Mutation Theory of Aging.
- AProgressive accumulation of mutations produces random chromosome damage.
- BAging is a nonrandom phenomenon.
- CCongenital mutations eventually propagate to all cells.
25According to the Cross-Linkage Theory of Aging, Cross-linkage of large fat molecules within the body (eg. collagen, elastin, and DNA) is responsible for aging.
- ATrue
- BFalse
26The following concepts are part of which theory of aging:
Self-concept depends on how one performs in daily activities and the way others react to the person.
Sense of self, ability to mediate between self and society, and value to society.- ADisengagement Theory
- BActivity Theory
- CSocial Reconstruction Theory
27Successful Aging seldom brings drastic changes in self-concept or self-esteem.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28Select the 3 actions that positively influence the aging process and enhance quality of life in later years, according to the MacArthur Foundation Study of Successful Aging.
- AAvoid Disease and Disability
- BMaintain High Cognitive and Physical Function
- CStay Involved With Life and Living
- DEat lots of Fruits and Vegetables
- ELive at Home as Long as Possible
- FRead a Book every Week
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- University of St. Augustine - Gerontology
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- Ben Williams
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