Question 1

Lung capacity drops _____ between the ages of 20 and 80, even when disease is not present.
A) 20%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 60%

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lung capacity drops _____ between the ages...

Question 2

_____ is a condition in which individuals may have relatively normal peripheral vision but are unable to see clearly what is right in front of them.
A) Glaucoma
B) Cataracts
C) Macular degeneration
D) Retinal hardening

Accepted Answer

Macular degeneration affects the central part of the retina, leading to loss of central vision while peripheral vision remains relatively normal.

Question 3

Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the 75 to 84 and 85 and over age groups?
A) Cardiovascular disease
B) Kidney disease
C) Cancer
D) Hypertension

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in both the 75 to 84 and 85 and over age groups. While kidney disease, cancer, and hypertension can also be serious health conditions in older adults, they are not the primary cause of death in these age groups.

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding smell and taste in the elderly is TRUE?
A) There is no sign of decline in these senses as we age.
B) Older adults show a greater decline in their sense of taste than in their sense of smell.
C) Smell and taste decline less in healthy older adults than in their less healthy counterparts.
D) Smell and taste become more sensitive as we age.

Accepted Answer

Healthy lifestyle factors can help mitigate the decline in smell and taste that often accompanies aging.

Question 5

Jasper was hoping to beat the odds and keep his sex life active without medications. Eventually he realized that his experience of _____ occurring in every second to third attempt was normal physiological circumstance.
A) resolution
B) orgasm
C) arousal
D) excitement

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jasper was hoping to beat the odds...

Question 6

Mrs. Hernandez has considerable pain and swelling in her wrists, fingers, and knees. It is becoming very difficult for her to maintain her usual routines as her stiffness increases. Mrs. Hernandez has:
A) arteriosclerosis.
B) diabetes.
C) arthritis.
D) osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of pain and swelling in the joints, especially in the wrists, fingers, and knees, indicate arthritis. Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints and causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness. It can make daily activities difficult and can affect a person's quality of life. Arteriosclerosis is a condition that affects the arteries and can lead to heart disease or stroke. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects the body's ability to use and produce insulin. Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones and causes them to become brittle and weak, leading to an increased risk of fractures. None of these conditions would cause the specific symptoms described in Mrs. Hernandez's case.

Question 7

Felicia is an American between 65 and 74 years of age. Her doctor should be most concerned about her developing _____, the leading cause of death for her age group.
A) cancer
B) influenza
C) lung disease
D) cardiovascular disease

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for individuals between 65 and 74 years of age in the United States. While cancer and lung disease are also major health concerns for this age group, they do not surpass cardiovascular disease as the most pressing issue. Influenza, while a serious illness for older adults, is not the leading cause of death.

Question 8

Calvin and Vincent, both in their early seventies, are avid runners. Calvin would be content to stick with his aerobic activity, but Vincent insists that gerontologists recommend _____ training in addition to aerobic activity for older adults.
A) strength
B) yoga
C) anaerobic
D) mental

Accepted Answer

Gerontologists recommend strength training in addition to aerobic activity for older adults to help maintain muscle mass, bone density, and overall physical function.

Question 9

Salina walks with a marked stoop now that she is old. This is most likely due to:
A) bursitis.
B) osteoporosis.
C) arthritis.
D) diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It is common in older adults and can lead to a stooped posture due to vertebral fractures or bone loss in the spine.

Question 10

Gerry, 72 years old, is feeling sluggish and mentally cloudy because he is having trouble sleeping. After talking with his nurse practitioner, he learned that recent research has found that _____ improves the sleep profile of older adults.
A) a high-calorie diet
B) an inactive lifestyle
C) regular exercise
D) antidepressant medication

Accepted Answer

Regular exercise has been shown to improve sleep quality and overall sleep profile in older adults, helping to alleviate issues like sluggishness and mental cloudiness.

Question 11

Harold and Sue are both in their seventies. If they are typical of older adults in the United States, based on their gender it is likely that Harold will develop _____ and Sue will develop _____.
A) arthritis; hypertension
B) hypertension; arthritis
C) vision problems; hearing problems
D) hearing problems; vision problems

Accepted Answer

The answer of Harold and Sue are both in their...

Question 12

_____ is the most common chronic disorder in late adulthood.
A) Glaucoma
B) Diabetes
C) Arthritis
D) Kidney disease

Accepted Answer

Arthritis is the most common chronic disorder in late adulthood, affecting around 50% of individuals aged 65 and older. Glaucoma, diabetes, and kidney disease are also prevalent in older adults, but not as common as arthritis.

Question 13

Researchers have found all of the following to be true of sleep in older adults except that they:
A) have trouble going back to sleep after waking up.
B) sleep lighter.
C) wake up often during the night.
D) fall asleep quickly.

Accepted Answer

Older adults often take longer to fall asleep, contrary to the statement that they fall asleep quickly.

Question 14

Ellie is 75 years old. According to your textbook, she is MOST likely to complain about:
A) back pain.
B) peripheral neuropathic pain.
C) chronic joint pain.
D) leg pain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ellie is 75 years old. According to...

Question 15

Gladys has _____ that keeps her from seeing what is directly in her line of sight. She has learned to turn her eyes so that she can see with her peripheral vision. It is annoying, but she tells herself that it is better than having no sight at all.
A) glaucoma
B) cataracts
C) macular degeneration
D) retinal hardening

Accepted Answer

Macular degeneration affects the central part of the retina, leading to loss of central vision, which matches the description of Gladys's condition.

Question 16

Emiko was happy to see her grandmother moving slowly as they walked from her front door to the car. It is winter, and there is ice under a thin cover of snow. Once in the car her grandmother said, "I'm so worried about _____ and breaking a bone."
A) osteoporosis
B) arthritis
C) osteomalacia
D) muscular dystrophy

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break, which is a common concern for elderly individuals, especially in icy conditions.

Question 17

Cynthia is 91 years old. Her optic nerves have been damaged due to buildup of fluid in the eye. The doctor has told her that her condition can be treated with eye drops. The disease that has impaired Cynthia's vision is:
A) glaucoma.
B) cataracts.
C) retinopathy.
D) macular degeneration.

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma is a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve due to increased pressure in the eye from fluid buildup, and it can be treated with eye drops.

Question 18

At least _____ of older adults report at least some persistent pain.
A) 20%
B) 45%
C) 60%
D) 95%

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that at least 60% of older adults experience some form of persistent pain.

Question 19

A recent national survey revealed that _____ of adults 70 years and older had a hearing loss defined as an inability to hear sounds at frequencies higher than 25 dB with their better ear.
A) 15%
B) 28%
C) 50%
D) 63%

Accepted Answer

The survey indicated that 63% of adults aged 70 and older experienced hearing loss at frequencies higher than 25 dB in their better ear, highlighting the prevalence of hearing impairment in this age group.

Question 20

Jace has been diagnosed with _____, a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve due to buildup of fluid in the eye.
A) glaucoma
B) cataracts
C) retinopathy
D) macular degeneration

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma is a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve due to buildup of fluid in the eye.

Quiz 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Lung capacity drops _____ between the ages of 20 and 80, even when disease is not present.

_____ is a condition in which individuals may have relatively normal peripheral vision but are unable to see clearly what is right in front of them.

Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the 75 to 84 and 85 and over age groups?

Which of the following statements regarding smell and taste in the elderly is TRUE?

Jasper was hoping to beat the odds and keep his sex life active without medications. Eventually he realized that his experience of _____ occurring in every second to third attempt was normal physiological circumstance.

Mrs. Hernandez has considerable pain and swelling in her wrists, fingers, and knees. It is becoming very difficult for her to maintain her usual routines as her stiffness increases. Mrs. Hernandez has:

Felicia is an American between 65 and 74 years of age. Her doctor should be most concerned about her developing _____, the leading cause of death for her age group.

Calvin and Vincent, both in their early seventies, are avid runners. Calvin would be content to stick with his aerobic activity, but Vincent insists that gerontologists recommend _____ training in addition to aerobic activity for older adults.

Salina walks with a marked stoop now that she is old. This is most likely due to:

Gerry, 72 years old, is feeling sluggish and mentally cloudy because he is having trouble sleeping. After talking with his nurse practitioner, he learned that recent research has found that _____ improves the sleep profile of older adults.

Harold and Sue are both in their seventies. If they are typical of older adults in the United States, based on their gender it is likely that Harold will develop _ and Sue will develop _.

_____ is the most common chronic disorder in late adulthood.

Researchers have found all of the following to be true of sleep in older adults except that they:

Ellie is 75 years old. According to your textbook, she is MOST likely to complain about:

Gladys has _____ that keeps her from seeing what is directly in her line of sight. She has learned to turn her eyes so that she can see with her peripheral vision. It is annoying, but she tells herself that it is better than having no sight at all.

Emiko was happy to see her grandmother moving slowly as they walked from her front door to the car. It is winter, and there is ice under a thin cover of snow. Once in the car her grandmother said, "I'm so worried about _____ and breaking a bone."

Cynthia is 91 years old. Her optic nerves have been damaged due to buildup of fluid in the eye. The doctor has told her that her condition can be treated with eye drops. The disease that has impaired Cynthia's vision is:

At least _____ of older adults report at least some persistent pain.

A recent national survey revealed that _____ of adults 70 years and older had a hearing loss defined as an inability to hear sounds at frequencies higher than 25 dB with their better ear.

Jace has been diagnosed with _____, a condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve due to buildup of fluid in the eye.