N201 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
According to the theories of biological aging, what is involved in the aging
process?
decrease in cognition, decrease in reproduction, decrease in bone density, decrease in
skin elasticity, decreased vision and hearing, increased risk for chronic illness
What are the three most common causes of death for people above age 65 years?
CVD, cancer, unintentional injuries
Is the proportion of people over age 85 increasing, decreasing or remaining
constant?
increasing
What happens to reaction time during late adulthood (after age 65)?
it decreases to a slower rate
What is the main psychosocial task of old age according to Erikson?
integrity vs. despair
Identify the physiological changes that occur with aging and what do they result
in?
short term/working memory declines, everyday memory tasks decline; dementia,
Alzheimer's, elder abuse, depression, suicide
Are falls common in the elderly? Explain why.
yes, due to weak muscles and poor balance
,What is the most common chronic condition seen in older adults?
arthritis and hypertension
What are the risk factors for elder abuse in the United States?
- dementia or mental illness
- mental illness or alcoholism of abuser
- financial dependency in abuser or financial stress
- caregiver burden and social isolation
Name the age-related changes to the auditory system that affect older adults.
What is tinnitus?
-increased presbycusis (hearing loss)
- tinnitus: ringing in ears
- increased ear wax
- bone calcification
- nerve degeneration
- men > women in loss of high frequency discrimination
men > women in tinnitus
Generally, where do adults over age 65 in the U.S. prefer to reside?
in private homes
Which group of retirees respond most poorly to retirement?
Describe the vision changes that often occur after age 65.
- presbyopia increases (farsightedness)
- "blind spot" and reduction of vision field
- night vision decrease
, - cataracts
- glaucoma
- macular degeneration
What are the major brain changes that occur during the older adult years?
- loss of gray matter
- slower synapse
- loss of dendritic density
- slower reaction time
- short term mem. loss
- cognitive decline
- less atrophy of cerebral cortex
Describe the theories of successful aging and be able to identify key
characteristics.
- good physical health
- cognitive ability retention
- continuing social engagement and productivity
- life satisfaction
What can older adults do to reduce their risk of mortality and lower their risk of
diseases such as diabetes and arthritis?
- weight management
- diet
- exercise
- regular health check ups
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST UPDATE
According to the theories of biological aging, what is involved in the aging
process?
decrease in cognition, decrease in reproduction, decrease in bone density, decrease in
skin elasticity, decreased vision and hearing, increased risk for chronic illness
What are the three most common causes of death for people above age 65 years?
CVD, cancer, unintentional injuries
Is the proportion of people over age 85 increasing, decreasing or remaining
constant?
increasing
What happens to reaction time during late adulthood (after age 65)?
it decreases to a slower rate
What is the main psychosocial task of old age according to Erikson?
integrity vs. despair
Identify the physiological changes that occur with aging and what do they result
in?
short term/working memory declines, everyday memory tasks decline; dementia,
Alzheimer's, elder abuse, depression, suicide
Are falls common in the elderly? Explain why.
yes, due to weak muscles and poor balance
,What is the most common chronic condition seen in older adults?
arthritis and hypertension
What are the risk factors for elder abuse in the United States?
- dementia or mental illness
- mental illness or alcoholism of abuser
- financial dependency in abuser or financial stress
- caregiver burden and social isolation
Name the age-related changes to the auditory system that affect older adults.
What is tinnitus?
-increased presbycusis (hearing loss)
- tinnitus: ringing in ears
- increased ear wax
- bone calcification
- nerve degeneration
- men > women in loss of high frequency discrimination
men > women in tinnitus
Generally, where do adults over age 65 in the U.S. prefer to reside?
in private homes
Which group of retirees respond most poorly to retirement?
Describe the vision changes that often occur after age 65.
- presbyopia increases (farsightedness)
- "blind spot" and reduction of vision field
- night vision decrease
, - cataracts
- glaucoma
- macular degeneration
What are the major brain changes that occur during the older adult years?
- loss of gray matter
- slower synapse
- loss of dendritic density
- slower reaction time
- short term mem. loss
- cognitive decline
- less atrophy of cerebral cortex
Describe the theories of successful aging and be able to identify key
characteristics.
- good physical health
- cognitive ability retention
- continuing social engagement and productivity
- life satisfaction
What can older adults do to reduce their risk of mortality and lower their risk of
diseases such as diabetes and arthritis?
- weight management
- diet
- exercise
- regular health check ups
