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HDFS 3050 Final Exam Questions andAnswers
Some ethnic groups in the United States have lower average longevity than other ethnic
groups. Which of the following factors is least likely to contribute to this difference
among ethnic groups? - Answer-genetics
On average, a girl born today will live 79 years. If the girl lived to the point of maximum
longevity, how much longer would she live beyond the average age of longevity? -
Answer-40 years
Like most people, LaVonda wants to live a long life and avoid the burden of dealing with
any chronic health conditions. As part of her strategy, she follows the government's
guidelines for healthy eating and tries to get some exercise every day. LaVonda's
actions will most likely lower her risk for which of the following conditions? - Answer-
type II diabetes
Over the past 6 months, Walter has been getting sick more frequently. He attributes this
to a high amount of stress in his life. Under the stress and coping paradigm, which of
the following has determined Walter's stress level? - Answer-perceptions
The hospital is establishing a psychoneuroimmunology interdisciplinary committee.
Which disciplines are likely to be invited to participate on this committee? - Answer-
psychology, neurology, immunology
Even though there are a few more weeks of warm summer weather, Cecile's doctor at
the Senior Community Center has recommended that she get a vaccine to protect her
health during the upcoming flu season. What cell-mediated component of Cecile's
immune system relates to the doctor's recommendation? - Answer-T-lymphocytes
Which of the following serves to define a person's quality of life? - Answer-perceptions
Among community-dwelling older adults, roughly 60% of women and _____ of men
have ever experienced urinary or bowel leakage - Answer-40%
Lori is considering living arrangements for her parents. She is wondering how long her
parents will live without assistance. Lori is examining which concepts? - Answer-active
life expectancy
For young adults who have serious bacterial infections, doctors commonly prescribe
500 mg tablets of a particularly strong antibiotic. How much of this antibiotic should a
doctor prescribe to an older adult with a similar infection? - Answer-250 mg
, Gloria and her brother Caleb both enjoyed an active life well into their 80s and died in
their early 90s. Which of the following likely had the greatest influence on their
longevity? - Answer-genetics
Christine has a chronic autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis. Getting an acute
influenza illness interrupts her daily exercise routine. This exercise routine is Christine's
way of decreasing the impact of her rheumatoid arthritis. Christine is worried about
which concepts related to her chronic illness: - Answer-risk factors
A senior health aide regularly visits Dolores at home to help her with instrumental
activities of daily living (IADL). Which of the following activities does the aide likely work
on with Dolores? - Answer-making a budget
When Luisa's new boss Greg started working at her company, she found his arrogant
behavior to be very upsetting. To lower her level of anger and frustration, she started
going to the gym at lunchtime. Luisa found this helpful for a time. But then Greg started
making rude, demeaning comments to her and other associates. Luisa realized that she
needed to talk to the human resources (HR) manager about Greg.
Which of the following lists Luisa's stress-related actions in the correct order? - Answer-
primary appraisal, secondary appraisal, emotion-focused coping, reappraisal, problem-
focused coping
Koji was able to tolerate the pain of his arthritis for some time. But recently it has been
bothering him more and limiting his ability to work in the yard.
What would be the safest strategy for Koji to manage his arthritis pain? - Answer-
biofeedback
Which of the following statements regarding person-environment interactions is
accurate? - Answer-As environmental press increases, competence must increase.
Which of the following is the best option for a person who is experiencing environmental
press but wants to maintain their autonomy? - Answer-existing home
When he turned 65, Montell met with a lawyer to document and certify his preferred
approach to medical care if he ever loses cognitive competence. What did Montell's
lawyer prepare for him? - Answer-advance directive
After Debbie's father Ron left the stove on several times, she felt that it was unsafe for
him to live alone in his house. But she didn't want her family's lives to be upended by
having him move into their small house. So they decided to set up a stand-alone
cottage in the backyard, which would maintain Ron's independence but also provide
modifications to enhance his safety.
Which of the following terms describes this arrangement? - Answer-auxiliary dwelling
unit (ADU)
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