Aging Practice Exam

1. 1Sally, a 85 year-old woman, is on her deathbed as a result of late stage Alzheimer's. She had previously written a note explaining that if her condition worsened, she would like medical assistance in her death. What concept or idea does this situation best represent?

   1. APassive euthanasia
   2. BPower of attorney
   3. CAdvance directives
   4. DCompetency
2. 2You meet someone at a party. You say hello and you hear them say their name. You repeat their name to yourself a few times. You make a rhyme for their name or associate their name with a physical trait. What is the order of types of memory you just used?

   1. ASensory, short-term, long-term
   2. BShort-term, episodic, long-term
   3. CSensory, short-term, working
   4. DSemantic, sensory, long-term
3. 3Which statement about the psychology of aging is false in all cases?

   1. AThe ability to switch from one task to another declines with age
   2. BThey have developed more complex encoding strategies
   3. CThey miss late items in a list rather than earlier ones
   4. DThey have trouble ignoring irrelevant stimuli
4. 4Which is not one of the key findings from brain research on mental growth and development in later life?

   1. ADo not use both halves of the brain as equally as younger adults
   2. BThe brain reorganizes itself in response to new information and experience
   3. CBrain cells grow in later life
   4. DEmotional centres in the brain become more balanced as we age
5. 5Which is not a good example of neurogenesis?

   1. ATaxi drivers memorizing the streets of London as they age
   2. BPiano players having larger left and right hemispheres of
      their brains
   3. CString players having only a larger left hemisphere of the brain
   4. DAll of the above
6. 6Older chess players had more difficulty than younger players at the same skill level in recalling positions accurately as a result of both poorer retrieval ability and years of practice. What is this view best an example of?

   1. ACognitive reserve
   2. BContextual view of memory
   3. CAll of the above
   4. DNone of the above
7. 7Consider Mrs. Harrigan. She puts her vitamin pills near her juice so she'll remember to take them. She builds this into her morning activity. She also wrote a note and posted it on the refrigerator. After a month or so, the pill-taking has turned into a morning routine and she takes the note off the fridge. Which concept best fits with this example?

   1. APlasticity
   2. BSemantic memory
   3. CSkill-building
   4. DExpert performance
8. 8Stuart just turned 80 and is going in for his driver's test re-assessment. He is very nervous because recently he has had some difficulty remembering small things (e.g. where he has left his keys, etc.) and is worried that it will make him fail his test, as most old people do when their "memory goes". Which fear does this relate to the most?

   1. AHe is just a nervous person
   2. BLoss of agency
   3. CStereotype threat
   4. DMild Alzheimer's disease
9. 9Marcus, a 75-year-old man, is attending the Institute for Learning in Retirement and is struggling to recall certain terms for his Spanish exam. What type of intelligence is this a problem with?

   1. AFluid
   2. BDevelopmental
   3. CCrystallized
   4. DBoth B and C
10. 10Which is not a criteria for wisdom?

    1. ARich procedural knowledge about handling life's problems
    2. BA store of factual information about human behaviour
    3. CAn understanding of how to deal with uncertainty
    4. DAll are criteria

11. 11Which is one of the benefits of social engagement?

    1. ADecreased neuron production
    2. BIncreased impact of Alzheimer's
    3. CIncreased brain reserve
    4. DActivation of neural circuits through only in-person interaction
12. 12Which is not a possible side effect of a developmental disability?

    1. AGum and dental disease
    2. BDementia
    3. CHeart disease
    4. DMultiple sclerosis
13. 13Marina's husband has recently been moved to a hospice. His friends used to come visit and have lunch with him but they now act as if he never existed. What term fits best with this situation?

    1. AHospice
    2. BMourning
    3. CAnticipatory grief
    4. DSocial death
14. 14Which of the following is not a right as a patient?

    1. ARecognition and carry-through of advance care directives
    2. BRight to get a second opinion in any situation
    3. CRight to refuse treatment
    4. DRight to refuse all food and drink
15. 15This is legally binding, requires witnesses, and allows for others to make decisions on your behalf.

    1. ASuicide notes
    2. BAdvance care directives
    3. CPower of attorney for personal care
    4. DBoth B and C
16. 16In what year did Bill C-14 become law?

    1. A2016
    2. B2009
    3. C2006
    4. D2015
17. 17Which was not an argument for Bill C-14?

    1. AFrees up funds for people who need them
    2. BInsurance companies would lose money
    3. CIt is a civil right
    4. DThey are all arguments for Bill C-14
18. 18Which woman was not involved in the Right To Die movement?

    1. AKay Carter
    2. BGloria Taylor
    3. CGloria Rodriguez
    4. DSue Rodriguez
19. 19Samantha is a mom of three and is constantly shuffling between bringing her kids to all of their activities and taking care of her elderly parents. What would be a good label for her?

    1. ACaregiver burden
    2. BSandwich generation
    3. CInformal support
    4. DAll of the above are acceptable
20. 20What is the most common form of elder abuse?

    1. ASexual
    2. BFinancial
    3. CPhysical
    4. DAbandonment
21. 21When your parents die or aren't a part of your life and you live with your grandparents, what would this be called?

    1. ASkip-generation household
    2. BKin keepers
    3. CGRAND
    4. DFictive kin
22. 22Which statement is true in all cases?

    1. AQuasi-widowhood is when your spouse enters a hospice and you begin anticipatory grieving
    2. BBaby Boomers are less likely to use online dating services than their parent generation
    3. CLiving Apart Together couples are those who are recently divorced or separated but live together nonetheless
    4. DLGBT seniors face all of the same issues as heterosexual seniors
23. 23Which best describes relationships in our aging population?

    1. AAll widowers need the same amount of support as widows
    2. BOlder divorced women are just as likely to remarry as older divorced men
    3. CLess cases of HIV/AIDS in older populations
    4. DMarried older people use less formal care
24. 24Which of these is not a way to stay close to older relatives while being in the sandwich generation?

    1. AGarden suite
    2. BGranny flat
    3. CFlexHousing
    4. DIntimacy at a distance
25. 25Which of these is not involved in making all homes accessible?

    1. AUniversal design
    2. BVisitability
    3. CFlexHousing
    4. DUniversality
26. 26Gina and Jorge live in Gotham City, a big metropolis plagued by gridlock. They have heard from their friends that the city transit system is a lot more efficient than driving but, because of Jorge's bad hip, they are concerned if this is the best choice. What would be the best option for them?

    1. AHave Jorge drive
    2. BMobility club
    3. CTake the bus
    4. DDriverless car
27. 27Which fact about housing in Hamilton is false?

    1. AIt takes around 5 years to get housing in Hamilton
    2. B79% of Canadians 55 years and over live in urban areas
    3. CA one-bedroom apartment residence costs around $900
    4. DAbout half of homeowners age 75+ have no mortgage
28. 28Lucy just turned 66 and has started to take a step back from the many activities in her daily life. Which word defines her current situation best.

    1. AActive leisure lifestyle
    2. BContractor
    3. CExpander
    4. DLack of continuity
29. 29Which education program is not correct for the aging population?

    1. ARhode Scholar
    2. BInstitutes for Learning in Retirement or Institutes for Learning Throughout Life
    3. CRyerson U and York U's continuing education programs
    4. DBoth A and B
30. 30Which is an encore career?

    1. ATake place after a mid-life career ends; they accomplish something important, pay a salary, and allow a person to give back to society
    2. BA second career in a field that allows a person to explore previously dormant or undeveloped interests
    3. CWork that allows a person to develop skills they did not use in their pre-retirement career
    4. DBoth A and C
31. 31Which is the most important factor affecting the decision to keep working?

    1. ASocial interaction
    2. BWage/income I receive
    3. CPersonal health
    4. DHow challenging/interesting my work is
32. 32As the cost of living in Greendale increases every year for Julie, by how much will her pension increase?

    1. ABy half
    2. BBy the same amount as her pension
    3. CBy a factor that is predetermined in Greendale
    4. DBoth B and C
33. 33Which of the following is a government plan that allows people to save money for their future pension without paying income tax on the money protected?

    1. APay-As-You-Go Plan
    2. BRegistered Retirement Savings Plan
    3. CTax-Free Savings Account
    4. DDefined Benefit Pension Plans
34. 34Teresa, a wealthy 70-year old woman, has to repay her OAS benefits to the government

    1. AClawback
    2. BTaxback
    3. CVesting
    4. DTransfer plan
35. 35Which statement about flexible retirement is true?

    1. AIf you defer OAS for a max of 5 years, you get an increase of 0.7% per month
    2. B$7000 is the max you won't have to pay on in the future with a TFSA
    3. CContribution rate on pensionable earnings with the CPP is 5.1% in total
    4. DIf you defer your retirement to age 70, you get an increase of 0.7% per month with CPP
36. 36Which is the correct order for Canada's Three-Tiered Retirement Pension System from Tier 3 to Tier 1?

    1. ACanada Pension Plan, Government Transfers, Private Savings
    2. BGovernment transfers, Canada Pension Plan, Private Savings
    3. CGovernment Transfers, Canada Transfer Plan, Private Savings
    4. DPrivate Savings, Canada Pension Plan, Government Transfers
37. 37Which of the following do all Canadians receive upon retirement?

    1. ATFSA
    2. BGIS
    3. COAS
    4. DALW
38. 38A city's main view on healthcare is that all people should start living healthy and balanced lifestyles as early as possible to promote overall wellness in the community. What model of healthcare does this relate to the best?

    1. AHealth promotion model
    2. BSocial model
    3. CMedical model
    4. DBoth A and B
39. 39Clarisse has ulcerative colitis and needs to take infliximab (one of her medications) regularly as treatment. However, since she does not live near a infusion location, she has to rely on her family physician, rather than a specialist to provide other treatments that may not be as effective. What is this an example of?

    1. ASingle-Point-Of-Entry model
    2. BDisruption of continuum of care
    3. CA lack of an age-friendly city
    4. DCare Gap
40. 40Which fact about healthcare costs in Ontario is false?

    1. AThe average cost per diem of a hospital bed is $842
    2. BShort-stay programs are more cost effective than home care per diem
    3. CThe average cost per diem of a long-term care bed is less expensive than a hospital bed
    4. DCare at home is less than half the cost per diem of the cost of a long-term care bed
41. 41Which principle of Medicare is a part of the Canada Health Act?

    1. APublic administration of the system on a non-profit basis
    2. BTreatment by qualified professionals
    3. CPortability
    4. DBoth A and C
42. 42Which of these is not involved in the LTC home sector in Ontario?

    1. AHealthy Quality Ontario
    2. BOntario Association of Community Care Access Centres
    3. CThe LHIN
    4. DAdvocacy Centre for the Elderly

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