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which alternate term denotes the category described as "extremely aged? - ANSWER - Old Old


Which advantage is offered to an older home owner when selling a house? - ANSWER - one-
time exemption from capital gains tax


which income is largely exempt from taxation? - ANSWER - government pensions


Which reason is responsible for the increasing number of family members over age 65? -
ANSWER - extended lifespans


which situation is characteristic of the changing demographics of the family? - ANSWER -
number of widowed people who need assistance is increasing


Signs in an older person that signifies probable abuse by caregiver? - ANSWER - Bruises in
various stages of healing


which physical appearance signifies probable abuse towards an elderly person by the care
giver? - ANSWER - Poor hygiene


which condition would be suspected when an older patient shows excessive agreement with the
caregiver? - ANSWER - abuse


Which person should be included in the discussion on dietary changes in calorie-restriction diet
therapy? - ANSWER - Nutritionist


Hormone included in hormone therapy for slowing the aging process? - ANSWER - Human
growth hormone

,Physiologic change in older adult women causes an increase in facial hair? - ANSWER -
increased androgen to estrogen ratio


which behavior by a caregiver in a health care facility might signify abuse toward an older
resident? - ANSWER - Use of protective devices when not medically indicated


Which age denotes the maximal life expectancy for humans today - ANSWER - 122


which factor has a strong correlation with the life expectancy of individuals? - ANSWER -
Genetic


which theory of aging proposes that aging is controlled by encoded genetic material, which
predetermines growth and decline? - ANSWER - Molecular Theory


Therapy that is described as the path to slowing the aging process through herbal and natural
preparations? - ANSWER - Supplements therapy


Which vitamin lacks the ability to neutralize free radicals? - ANSWER - D


Which therapy to slow or reverse aging must be done only under supervised medical
administration? - ANSWER - Hormone therapy


Which substance is used in supplement therapy to slow aging? - ANSWER - herbs


Molecule in fresh fruit and vegs that slows the process of aging? - ANSWER - beta-carotene


Effect in older adults by an increased calcification of cartilage? - ANSWER - increased rigidity of
the rib cage and decreased lung capacity


Physiological change resulting from aging causes increased risk of heart murmurs? - ANSWER
- Valvular calcification

, Physiological change in older adults causes anemia? - ANSWER - Decreased red blood cell
production


Effect in older adults caused by decreased gastric motility and peristalsis? - ANSWER -
increased flatulence or constipation
Illness that may present in an older adult with symptoms such as loss of appetite and weight
accompanied with loss of bladder control? - ANSWER - Thyroid disease


Atypical presentation of illness may be observed in older adult's with an acute abdomen? -
ANSWER - Sudden anorexia


Which symptoms by an older adult after a fall warrants a prompt call to 911? - ANSWER - Loss
of consciousness


Physiologic change in older adults causes decreased bladder capacity? - ANSWER -
Decreased tissue elasticity?


Condition is caused by an aging-induced decrease in the number of nerve fibers? - ANSWER -
decreased reflexes and coordination


Physiologic change in older adults causes problems with balance? - ANSWER - Atrophy of
vestibular structures in the inner ear


Age-related physiologic change causes increased blood calcium levels? - ANSWER -
decreased production of parathyroid hormone


Physiologic change in older adult men is responsible for a decrease in the rate and force of
ejaculation? - ANSWER - decreased circulation


Screening will the nurse check for an Asian American patient visiting the clinic for a regular
check-up because of an increased risk? - ANSWER - GI dysfunction


Factor the nurse would assess to reduce health risks of a White patient who has a body mass
index of 33.7 - ANSWER - Limited physical activity

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