Well elders classified as

any person 65-100+ with mild restriction/impairment

homeostatic imbalance; structural/chemical changes

Leading cause of death has shifted from ___________ to __________

Infectious disease; chronic disease

Which of the following is NOT a cardiopulmonary ANATOMIC changes in the normal aging process?

increased resistance to airflow

Selective optimization/compensation theory is:

developing strategies to manage losses of function over time

Which of the following is NOT cardiopulmonary FUNCTIONAL change in the normal aging process?

Decreased elasticity in airways

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OT Adults - Quiz 1 Module 2

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1
What are other issues associated with the normal aging process?
Increased risk of falls
All of the above.
Impaired mobility
Loss of independence
2
_______ of older adults are Native American
0.7%
0.5%
4%
7%
3
____________________ is used to identify those chronological age 65 and older.
frail elder
older adult
well elder
elderly
4
Approximate salary for female older adults is ________________
$62,389
$31,372
$18,250
$12,987
5
In 2015, _____ of older adults had a bachelor's degree or higher
27%
24%
35%
12%
6
_______________ is when errors in transcription of DNA protein synthesis for DNA causing reproduction
error theory
wear & tear theory
cross-linkage theory
free radical theory
7
Geriatric - study of anything relating to older people (healthcare)
false
true
8
Well elders classified as
any person 65-100+ with mild restriction/impairment
retirement/pension age
progressive decline in multiple body systems
9
_________ of older adults are single/never married (women & men).
5%
6%
20%
12%
10
_______ of older adults of racial/ethnic minority populations.
22%
80%
6%
12%
11
There is a slowed response to stimuli as we age; 2 degree deposits of aging.
True
False
12
Stress theory is:
homeostatic imbalance; structural/chemical changes
how person gets throughout life
social activity necessary for adjustment
developing strategies to manage losses of function over time
13
Urge incontinence is when......
need from bladder contractions
Movements increase (bladder) pressure
Cognitive or mobility deficits due to incontinence
combinations of all incontinence types
14
Sociologica theories of aging focus on
activity demands
context
behavior/cognitive
cellular level
15
Within older adults, there are ______ women and _____ men that are divorced/separated/spouse absent.
16%; 13%
34%; 12%
16%; 5%
45%; 70%
16
Leading cause of death has shifted from ___________ to __________
Infectious disease; chronic disease
Chronic disease; infectious disease
Car accidents; falls
Falls; car accidents
17
Which of the following is NOT a musculoskeletal MUSCLE changes in the normal aging process?
Increase in fibrous tissue
decreased #/size of fibers
decreased cross-sectional area
decreased fast twitching fiber size
18
Which of the following is NOT a cardiopulmonary ANATOMIC changes in the normal aging process?
increased resistance to airflow
decreased elastin of lung parenchyma
increasing connective tissue
decreased elasticity in medium/small airways
19
Polypharmacy is when you are taking ____________ medication(s).
Multiple
One
20
Skin changes in the normal aging process include(s)
Decrease in hair follicles
All of the above
decrease in sweat & sebaceous glands
Thinning of the epidermis
21
Which of the following is a musculoskeletal MUSCLE changes in the normal aging process?
Neither
increase in muscle fatigue
Both
Increased in fatty & connective tissue
22
Selective optimization/compensation theory is:
reaction to O2
developing strategies to manage losses of function over time
thymus size decreases (less functional), bone marrow efficienct declines
set # of cell replications
23
Hayflick limit theory is:
set # of cell replications
managing gains/losses with age
reaction to O2
thymus size decreases (less functional), bone marrow efficienct declines
24
_______________ theories focus on changes in behavior, cognitive, personality & social development
Sociological
Biological
Psychological
25
Well-being includes
avoiding disease/disability
maintaining cognitive/physical function
Engaged in life (socially, psychologically)
All of the above.
26
Polypharmacy doesn't have any impact on a client's health.
True
False
27
_______ of older adults are African-American (non-Hispanic)
9%
8%
0.5%
4%
28
_______ of older adults are African-American (non-Hispanic)
9%
0.5%
8%
4%
29
Which of the following is a musculoskeletal TISSUE change in the normal aging process?
Both of the above
Decreased amount of elastic tissue
Increase in fibrous tissue
None of the above
30
_______ of older adults are Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
9%
0.5%
4%
31
______ of older adults who have graduated HS are African American.
75%
89%
64%
54%
32
Trends in the aging population include that Americans are living longer than they used to
False
True
33
______ of older adults who have graduated HS are American Indian/Alaska natives.
54%
75%
89%
64%
34
Approximate salary for male older adults is ________________
$31,372
$12,987
$62,389
$18,250
35
As we age, our blood flow __________ by________.
increases; 8-13%
decreases; 13-20%
decreases; 8-13%
increases; 13-20%
36
____________________ is used to OA experiencing progressive decline in multiple body systems; trouble with activities
older adult
elderly
frail elder
well elder
37
In the normal aging process, the dermis becomes ___________ elastic and _____________.
more; weaker
More; stronger
Less; stronger
less; weaker
38
The growing older adult population - leading cause of death shifted from infectious to chronic diseases
False
True
39
_______________ is when chemical bonding of elements not normally join; interferes with normal cell function
wear & tear theory
cross-linkage theory
error theory
free radical theory
40
_______________ is continuing to live in the community, with some independence, rather than moving into facility.
Ageism
Aging in place
OT goal
Continuum of care
41
When taking multiple medications, there are no side effects from the medications interacting.
True
False
42
_____________ is stereotyping & discrimination against individuals or groups on basis of their age.
Aging in place
Geriatrics
Ageism
Aging
43
Which of the following is NOT a taste change due to the normal aging process?
decreased ability to perceive taste sensations
increase saliva production
decrease ability to discriminate taste sensations
44
As we age, we lose _______ of neurons in cerebellum, cortex, and hippocampus.
40-50%
20-50%
20-30%
10-20%
45
Which of the following is a cardiopulmonary ANATOMIC changes in the normal aging process?
decreased abdominal strength
all of the above
less diffusing capacity of aleveolar capullary membrane
increased rigidity
46
_______ of older adults are 2+ races
0.7%
7%
0.5%
4%
47
The impact of ageism include(s)
Cardiovascular stress
Lowered levels of self-efficacy
Decreased productivity
All of the above
48
Biological theories of aging focus on
cellular level
activity demands
behavior/cognitive
context
49
________ incontinence is when movements increase (bladder) pressure.
Functional
Urge
Mixed
Stress
50
Which of the following is a NOT musculoskeletal BONE changes in the normal aging process?
increase in muscle fatigue
decrease in bone mineral density
decrease in thickness
51
Which of the following is NOT cardiopulmonary FUNCTIONAL change in the normal aging process?
Decreased elasticity in airways
Decrease in chest muscle mass
Decline in chest muscle strength
Increased resistance in airflow
52
Disengagement theory is:
reduction in roles
social activity necessary for adjustment
how person gets throughout life
developing strategies to manage losses of function over time
53
Immunity theory is:
set # of cell replications
thymus size decreases (less functional), bone marrow efficienct declines
reaction to O2
managing gains/losses with age
54
Which of the following isn't an explanation for the slow response as we age?
development of plaques & neurofibrous tangles
protein (amyloid) in blood vessels & cells
Increase concentration of neurotransmitters
pigment (lipofuscin) in nerve cells
55
Regarding age-related cognitive changes, there is a _____________ in the number of fibers and cells.
Decrease
Increase
Stays the same
56
Older adults classified as
progressive decline in multiple body systems
retirement/pension age
any person 65-100+ with mild restriction/impairment
57
A majority of older adults have an income equivalent to
$5,000-9,999
$25,000-49,999
over $50,000
$15,000-24,999
58
_____ of older adults are working or seeking work.
18.9%
4.5%
3%
34%
59
With aging, resting oxygen consumption ________ and maximum oxygen consumption _________.
Doesn't change; stays the same
Declines; Declines
Increases; declines
Doesn't change; declines
60
________ incontinence is a combination of incontinence types.
Functional
Stress
Urge
Mixed
61
The role of OT in aging in place includes
educating caregivers
home evaluations
teaching about advocacy
all of the above
62
A majority of the older adults who graduated high school were of what race/ethnicity?
African American
Hispanics
Asian
White/Non-hispanic
63
Older adults make up _____ of the labor force.
18.9%
4.5%
3%
5.6%
64
______ of older adults who have graduated HS are Asian.
54%
89%
74%
64%
65
_______________ is when social activity necessary for adjustment; continuing in roles = life satisfaction
activity theory
wear & tear theory
stress theory
continuity theory
66
Within older adults, there are ______ widowed women and _____ widowed men.
34%; 12%
45%; 70%
16%; 5%
67
The smallest percentage of older adults who graduated high school were of what race/ethnicity?
White/Non-hispanic
Hispanics
Asian
African American
68
In the normal aging process, the visual field _______
widens
narrows
69
Which of the following is NOT a vision change due to the normal aging process?
decreased acuity, accommodation, light sensitivity & color discrimination
perceptual difficulties
Reduced transparency & thickening of lens
Pupil size increases
70
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass that occurs with aging.
True
False
71
The majority of income for older adults comes from
Government employee pensions
Assets
Earnings
Social security
72
_______________ is when cells simply wear out over time because of continued use
wear & tear theory
error theory
cross-linkage theory
free radical theory
73
The smallest percentage of income for older adults comes from
Earnings
Assets
Government employee pensions
Social security
74
____ is when events occur randomly/accumulate whereas ___ are certain predetermined/timed phenomena
Stochastic/nonstachastic
Nonstochastic/stochastic
75
Continuity theory is:
social activity necessary for adjustment
how a person has been throughout life is how they will continue through
reduction in roles
developing strategies to manage losses of function over time
76
Within older adults, there are ______ married women and _____ married men.
45%; 70%
16%; 5%
34%; 12%
77
From 1970 to 2013, older adults who completed high school rose from 28% to _____
72%
84%
67%
35%
78
Functional incontinence is when......
need from bladder contractions
Cognitive or mobility deficits due to incontinence
Movements increase (bladder) pressure
combinations of all incontinence types
79
Older adults typically ________ in weight by 10%.
decrease
Increase
Stays the same
80
_______________ is when reaction to O2 from mitochondria causing cell membrane damage; decrease O2 delivery
cross-linkage theory
wear & tear theory
free radical theory
error theory
81
Productive aging - improvements in technology & lifestyle have impacted lifespan with people living longer/healthier
True
False

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