chapter 1
Unanswered
Question 1 pts
Adults typically gain weight steadily throughout adulthood until about age ______.
45
➔ 60
50
55
Unanswered
Question 2 pts
Loss of height during the aging process could be related to loss of ______.
cognitive ability
weight
posture
➔ bone density
Unanswered
Question 3 pts
The exposure of our cells to free radicals within the environment can lead to cellular ______.
➔ oxidation
growth
stability
death
Unanswered
Question 4 pts
Francis is an older adult who has recently started noticing that she will walk into a room and forget what
she went into the room to do. This is most likely an age-related change demonstrating impact to ______
, functioning.
cellular
physical
➔ neurological
hormonal
Unanswered
Question 5 pts
The ability to maintain and adjust neural connections throughout the lifespan is known as neural ______.
capacity
networking
growth
➔ plasticity
Unanswered
Question 6 pts
Jasmine is an older female who is experiencing the beginning stages of menopause. These specific age-
related changes are due to changes in ______.
appearance
➔ hormones
neurology
cells
Unanswered
Question 7 pts
A condition characterized by loss of bone density is ______.
arthritis
atherosclerosis
➔ osteoporosis
menopause
,Unanswered
Question 8 pts
Sharon’s mother had osteoporosis, with brittle bones leading to complications in older age. Due to the
familial history, Sharon may be at ______ risk for developing the condition.
➔ increased
no greater
decreased
significantly decreased
Unanswered
Question 9 pts
Atherosclerosis, cardiac arrest, coronary artery disease, and high blood pressure are examples of ______.
cellular changes
➔ cardiovascular disease
hormonal changes
neurological disease
Unanswered
Question 10 pts
Jerome is experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. He should immediately be evaluated for
______.
arthritis
osteoporosis
➔ cardiac arrest
a neurological disorder
Unanswered
Question 11 pts
The difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis is that, in rheumatoid arthritis, there is
______.
pain
, age-related wear and tear
exceptional use of the joint
➔ an immune response
Unanswered
Question 12 pts
Research has demonstrated that ______ may be helpful in reducing pain related to osteoarthritis.
sleep
➔ activity
diet
positive mood
Unanswered
Question 13 pts
Functional limitations that can impact our ability to lead our daily lives relate to ______.
➔ quality of life
life span
appearance
mood
Unanswered
Question 14 pts
Sam was just diagnosed with arthritis in the joints of his fingers and is finding it more difficult to use the
can opener in the kitchen and perform other activities while cooking. This is an example of an impact to
______.
flexibility
ADLs
cognition
➔ IADLs
Unanswered
Question 1 pts
Adults typically gain weight steadily throughout adulthood until about age ______.
45
➔ 60
50
55
Unanswered
Question 2 pts
Loss of height during the aging process could be related to loss of ______.
cognitive ability
weight
posture
➔ bone density
Unanswered
Question 3 pts
The exposure of our cells to free radicals within the environment can lead to cellular ______.
➔ oxidation
growth
stability
death
Unanswered
Question 4 pts
Francis is an older adult who has recently started noticing that she will walk into a room and forget what
she went into the room to do. This is most likely an age-related change demonstrating impact to ______
, functioning.
cellular
physical
➔ neurological
hormonal
Unanswered
Question 5 pts
The ability to maintain and adjust neural connections throughout the lifespan is known as neural ______.
capacity
networking
growth
➔ plasticity
Unanswered
Question 6 pts
Jasmine is an older female who is experiencing the beginning stages of menopause. These specific age-
related changes are due to changes in ______.
appearance
➔ hormones
neurology
cells
Unanswered
Question 7 pts
A condition characterized by loss of bone density is ______.
arthritis
atherosclerosis
➔ osteoporosis
menopause
,Unanswered
Question 8 pts
Sharon’s mother had osteoporosis, with brittle bones leading to complications in older age. Due to the
familial history, Sharon may be at ______ risk for developing the condition.
➔ increased
no greater
decreased
significantly decreased
Unanswered
Question 9 pts
Atherosclerosis, cardiac arrest, coronary artery disease, and high blood pressure are examples of ______.
cellular changes
➔ cardiovascular disease
hormonal changes
neurological disease
Unanswered
Question 10 pts
Jerome is experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. He should immediately be evaluated for
______.
arthritis
osteoporosis
➔ cardiac arrest
a neurological disorder
Unanswered
Question 11 pts
The difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis is that, in rheumatoid arthritis, there is
______.
pain
, age-related wear and tear
exceptional use of the joint
➔ an immune response
Unanswered
Question 12 pts
Research has demonstrated that ______ may be helpful in reducing pain related to osteoarthritis.
sleep
➔ activity
diet
positive mood
Unanswered
Question 13 pts
Functional limitations that can impact our ability to lead our daily lives relate to ______.
➔ quality of life
life span
appearance
mood
Unanswered
Question 14 pts
Sam was just diagnosed with arthritis in the joints of his fingers and is finding it more difficult to use the
can opener in the kitchen and perform other activities while cooking. This is an example of an impact to
______.
flexibility
ADLs
cognition
➔ IADLs
