aging Flashcards

1
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What is secondary ageing?
A) Changes that all expect, biologically determined and intrinsic to ageing.
B) Changes influenced by behavior.
C) Changes in cognitive function.
D) Changes in social activities.
E) Changes in motor skills.

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b

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What is the difference between primary and secondary ageing in terms of intervention strategies?
A) Primary ageing can be reversed with lifestyle changes, while secondary ageing cannot.
B) Both primary and secondary ageing can be reversed with medication.
C) Secondary ageing can be prevented with lifestyle changes, while primary ageing cannot.
D) Primary ageing is more influenced by genetics, while secondary ageing is more influenced by environmental factors.
E) Both primary and secondary ageing are irreversible.

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d

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In what ways can cognitive decline affect activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)?
A) Cognitive decline primarily affects ADL but has little impact on IADL.
B) Cognitive decline primarily affects IADL but has little impact on ADL.
C) Cognitive decline affects both ADL and IADL equally.
D) Cognitive decline affects neither ADL nor IADL.
E) Cognitive decline affects ADL more severely than IADL.

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c

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Which of the following is NOT a common sign of moderate dementia?
A) Difficulty with memory recall.
B) Increased need for supervision with ADL.
C) Repetitive behaviors such as asking the same questions.
D) Ability to live independently without assistance.
E) Difficulty with word finding and verbal communication.

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d

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5
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What cognitive function is assessed by the clock-drawing test?
A) Memory recall.
B) Language comprehension.
C) Spatial awareness and executive function.
D) Mathematical reasoning.
E) Visual processing.

A

c

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