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AOP older adults I: midterm quiz study guide q/a Flashcards

1
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for aging?
a) Low education
b) High physical activity
c) Tobacco use
d) Depression

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Answer: b) High physical activity

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True or False: Men are more likely to struggle in the absence of a work role compared to women.

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Answer: True

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Which environment type has higher SES but some difficulty with access to services?
a) Rural
b) Urban
c) Suburban
d) Institutionalized

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Answer: c) Suburban

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Which dimension is NOT part of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness?
a) Emotional
b) Financial
c) Technological
d) Vocational

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Answer: c) Technological

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True or False: Successful aging is entirely within voluntary control.

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Answer: False

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What do Stochastic Theories explain about aging?
a) Genetically controlled processes
b) Environmental “insults”
c) Evolutionary origins
d) Socioemotional changes

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Answer: b) Environmental “insults”

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True or False: Socioemotional selectivity theory states that individuals reduce interactions with some people as they age.

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Answer: True

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The Model of Human Occupation includes which of the following components?
a) Volition, Habituation, Performance capacity
b) Physical, Social, Emotional
c) Intellectual, Spiritual, Financial
d) None of the above

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Answer: a) Volition, Habituation, Performance capacity

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True or False: Systems Theory of Motor Control suggests motor movement is only understood by external forces.

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Answer: False

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Which domain is described as “life situation/societal perspective of functioning”?
a) Activities
b) Participation
c) Body Functions and Body Structures
d) Environmental Factors

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Answer: b) Participation

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True or False: Abnormalities of function or structure are referred to as impairments.

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Answer: True

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What is the primary goal of Healthy People 2030 for older adults?
a) Increase retirement benefits
b) Improve and sustain health for all Americans
c) Increase the birth rate
d) Reduce educational requirements

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Answer: b) Improve and sustain health for all Americans

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13
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hich Medicare part covers physicians and healthcare providers?
a) Part A
b) Part B
c) Part C
d) Part D

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Answer: b) Part B

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True or False: Medicaid only covers long-term care if there are no financial resources.

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Answer: True

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What is presbycusis?
a) Age-related visual decline
b) Age-related hearing loss
c) Age-related taste decline
d) Age-related olfactory decline

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Answer: b) Age-related hearing loss

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True or False: Semantic memory declines significantly with age.

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Answer: False

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Which type of evaluation is used to identify issues that merit intervention?
a) Descriptive evaluation
b) Predictive assessment
c) Outcome evaluation
d) Functional assessment

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Answer: a) Descriptive evaluation

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True or False: Performance-based outcomes are typically less relevant than patient-reported outcomes.

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Answer: False

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What does NORC stand for?
a) National Organization for Retirement Community
b) Naturally Occurring Retirement Community
c) National Office for Retired Citizens
d) None of the above

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Answer: b) Naturally Occurring Retirement Community

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True or False: The role of OT in NORC is to keep elders physically active, socially engaged, and cognitively stimulated.

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Answer: True

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21
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Which of the following is NOT a key component of fall assessments?
a) Vital signs
b) Functional mobility
c) Focused neuro exam
d) Taste sensitivity

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Answer: d) Taste sensitivity

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True or False: Fear of falling can lead to increased fall risk due to decreased activity and social isolation.

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Answer: True

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23
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Which is NOT a criterion for frailty?
a) Unintentional weight loss
b) Self-reported exhaustion
c) High physical activity
d) Slow-walking speed

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Answer: c) High physical activity

24
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True or False: Frailty and disability are the same condition.

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Answer: False

25
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Which sensory change is associated with age-related disequilibrium?
a) Visual changes
b) Hearing loss
c) Vestibular system decline
d) Olfactory changes

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Answer: c) Vestibular system decline

26
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True or False: Reduced visual acuity is a common sensory change in older adults.

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Answer: True

27
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Which type of memory is least affected by aging?
a) Short-term memory
b) Prospective memory
c) Semantic memory
d) Complex attention

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Answer: c) Semantic memory

28
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True or False: Older adults often experience decreased processing speed.

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Answer: True

29
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Which is NOT considered a part of “geriatric syndrome”?
a) Incontinence
b) Dementia
c) High physical endurance
d) Malnutrition

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Answer: c) High physical endurance

30
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True or False: Frailty can increase the risk of falls, dementia, and malnutrition.

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Answer: True

31
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Which of the following is a common chronic condition in older adults?
a) Diabetes
b) Common cold
c) Acute bronchitis
d) Chickenpox

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Answer: a) Diabetes

32
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True or False: Chronic conditions often lead to increased healthcare needs and costs.

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Answer: True

33
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Which factor does NOT affect functional performance in older adults?
a) Exercise capacity
b) Home safety
c) Performance difficulties in self-care
d) Ability to use technology

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Answer: d) Ability to use technology

34
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True or False: Increased chronic disease leads to increased difficulties in performing ADLs.

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Answer: True

35
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Which term describes the preference of older adults to stay in their own homes as they age?
a) Institutionalization
b) Migration
c) Aging in place
d) Suburbanization

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Answer: c) Aging in place

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True or False: Aging in place is always the best option for older adults.

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Answer: False

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38
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Which of the following is NOT a component of Medicare?
a) Part A
b) Part B
c) Part C
d) Part E

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Answer: d) Part E

39
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rue or False: The Older Americans Act includes senior meals programs.

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Answer: True

40
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Which is a trend contributing to social isolation?
a) Increase in marriage rate
b) Increase in community involvement
c) Higher rate of childlessness
d) Higher birth rate

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Answer: c) Higher rate of childlessness

41
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True or False: Social isolation has no impact on health o

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Answer: False

42
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Empowerment theory in advocacy is about:
a) Developing skills to advocate for others
b) Developing skills to advocate for oneself
c) Focusing on the weaknesses of individuals
d) None of the above

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Answer: b) Developing skills to advocate for oneself

43
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Empowerment theory in advocacy is about:
a) Developing skills to advocate for others
b) Developing skills to advocate for oneself
c) Focusing on the weaknesses of individuals
d) None of the above

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Answer: b) Developing skills to advocate for oneself

44
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True or False: Therapists have a responsibility to advocate at individual, group, and societal levels.

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Answer: True

45
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Which is NOT a benefit of technology for older adults?
a) Enhancing social connections
b) Supporting independent living
c) Increasing cognitive decline
d) Providing health monitoring

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Answer: c) Increasing cognitive decline

46
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True or False: Older adults can benefit from technology training to reduce the digital divide.

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Answer: True

47
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Which is NOT a legal issue commonly faced by older adults?
a) Guardianship
b) Powers of attorney
c) Criminal records
d) Elder abuse

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Answer: c) Criminal records

48
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True or False: Ethical dilemmas in aging often revolve around autonomy vs. safety.

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Answer: True

49
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Which is NOT a common issue related to employment and retirement for older adults?
a) Age discrimination
b) Decreased job opportunities
c) Increased physical demands of work
d) Increased retirement benefits

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Answer: d) Increased retirement benefits

50
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True or False: Flexible work options can help older adults remain in the workforce longer.

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Answer: True

51
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ich is NOT a component of end-of-life care?
a) Pain management
b) Emotional support
c) Job training
d) Advanced care planning

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Answer: c) Job training

52
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Q: Which of the following is a common neurocognitive disorder in older adults?
A) Alzheimer’s disease
B) Asthma
C) Diabetes
D) Hypertension

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Answer: A) Alzheimer’s disease

53
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Q: True or False: Dementia is a normal part of aging.

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Answer: False

54
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Which assessment tool is used to measure functional independence in older adults?
A) Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
B) Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
C) Beck Depression Inventory
D) Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

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Answer: B) Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

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Q: True or False: Interventions for older adults should be based on their individual needs and preferences.

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Answer: True

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