Ch 23 for Q2

Question 1

T/F: More than 45% of older adults fall each year, but less than half tell their health care providers.

Answer 1

FALSE

Question 2

Age-associated changes in the immune system, also known as _______________________, are thought to be responsible for the increase in infections and cancer as adults age.

Answer 2

immunosenescence

Question 3

T/F: There is growing evidence that aging is synonymous with loss of function and disability.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

Erickson identified _____ integrity versus despair and disgust as the last stage of human development, which begins at about 60 years of age.

Answer 4

ego

Question 5

Cognitive and intellectual abilities of middle adults change little from young adulthood.

Answer 5

true

Question 6

The leading causes of chronic illnesses in the middle adult years are rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, alcoholism, and depression.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

In contrast to the disengagement theory of psychosocial aging, the ______________ theory purports that successful aging includes the ability to maintain high levels of activity and function.

Answer 7

activity

Question 8

The use of many medications at the same time, known as _____________, can pose many hazards for older adults.

Answer 8

polypharmacy

Question 9

As of 2015, 80% of older adults aged 65 to 74 and 68% of older adults over age 85 rate their health good, very good, or excellent.

Answer 9

True