EXAM 3 Flashcards
The “old old” are those older adults ages 75 and older.
True or False
False
The majority of older people today are active and well.
True or False
True
The United States is the only industrialized nation experience growth in the older population.
True or False
False
More elder men are married than elder women.
True or False
True
In the United States, the number of divorced elders is continuing to rise.
True or False
True
Elder men are more likely to be living alone than elder women.
True or False
False
The actual number of chronic conditions increases with age.
True or False
True
Sensory impairments, physical limitations, and memory impairments are the primary impairments affecting elders.
True or False
True
Once someone is an elder, it is too late to gain benefit from changing health behaviors.
True or False
False
The aging process can alter instrumental needs in unpredictable ways.
True or False
True
Green Houses are a form of group living that limit the number of residents and offer a home rather than a facility.
True or False
True
Handling personal finances and preparing meals are examples of activities of daily living (ADLs).
True or False
False
Federal legislation enacted to improve the lives of elders was the Older Americans Act of 1985.
True or False
False
Compared to other age groups, elders are the heaviest users of health care services.
True or False
True
Adult day care programs are required to provide health care services.
True or False
False
In the United States, people are considered older adults when they reach the age of A. 55 B. 60 C. 65 D. 70
65
Factors that affect population size and age include A. fertility rates B. mortality rates C. migration D. all of the above
All of the above - fertility rates, mortality rates, migration.
A comparison between those individuals whom society considers economically unproductive and those considered economically productive is the A. mortality ratio B. dependency ratio C. labor force ratio D. old age dependency ratio
Dependency ratio
The largest percentage of elder income comes from A. Social Security B. pensions C. earnings D. trusts
Social security
In terms of housing, the largest majority of elders A. are homeowners B. are renters C. live in assisted living D. live in nursing homes
Are homeowners
The leading causes of death for elders are
A. heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke
B. heart disease, cancer, stroke, and CLRD
C. heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, kidney disease, stroke
D. heart disease, cancer, CLRD, diabetes
Heart disease, cancer, stroke, and CLRD
Important vaccinations for elders include A. HPV and influenza B. pneumonia and HPV C. smallpox and influenza D. pneumonia and influenza
Pneumonia and influenza
Elder abuse and neglect are special problems for elders because they are A. frail B. easily able to defend themselves C. keen to telemarketing scams D. unlikely victims of theft
Frail
Planned communities for seniors that guarantee a lifelong residence and health care are
A. Green Houses
B. Eden Alternative facilities
C. continuous care retirement communities
D. assisted living
Continuous care retirement communities
Housekeeping, transportation, and assistance with business affairs are examples of A. instrumental tasks B. expressive tasks C. cognitive tasks D. tasks of daily living
Instrumental tasks
Eating, bathing, and toileting are examples of A. instrumental tasks B. expressive tasks C. cognitive tasks D. tasks of daily living
Tasks of daily living
One who helps identify the health care needs of an individual and also personally performs caregiving services is a A. care provider B. care manager C. functional provider D. none of the above
Care provider
A person unable to leave home for normal activities is considered A. disabled B. homebound C. frail D. retired
Homebound
Planned short-term care, usually for the purpose of relieving a full-time informal caregiver is A. home health care B. assisted living C. respite care D. senior centers
Respite care
Walking, getting in and out of a bed and chair, and dressing are examples of
A. activities of daily living
B. instrumental activities of daily living
C. expressive tasks
D. functional tasks
Activities of daily living
Today, the majority of Americans are referred to as white, non-Hispanic.
True or False
True
Infant mortality data within the United States are characterized by a long-standing and serious disparity among racial and ethnic minorities.
True or False
True
Asian Americans have an infant mortality rate that is more than two times that of white American infants.
True or False
False
Women who receive early and continuous prenatal health care have better pregnancy outcomes than women who do not.
True or False
True
A social power-base is not needed to gain political power.
True or False
False
The Race and Health Initiative was launched under President Bush.
True or False
False
The reporting of more than one race for multiracial persons was strongly encouraged in the 2010 Census.
True or False
True
Hispanic origin is a racial classification.
True or False
False
All Americans of Hispanic origin are also classified by race.
True or False
True
More than 70% of black Americans live in the southern regions of the United States.
True or False
False
The median income for black Americans has consistently ranked lower than all racial and ethnic groups in the US.
True or False
True
For all racial groups, poverty rates are highest for black Americans.
True or False
False
Many cultural traits of black Americans can be traced to the period when slavery was practiced in the United States.
True or False
True
Asian Americans are more likely than white Americans to have earned a college degree.
True or False
True
Indian Health Services is organized into four regions throughout the United States.
True or False
False
People of Hawaii, Guam, and Samoa are referred to as A. Asian Americans B. Pacific Islanders C. White Americans D. American Indians
Pacific Islanders
Indian Health Services is an agency within
A. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B. the American Red Cross
C. the Department of Health and Human Services
D. none of the above
Department of Health of Human Services
People who flee one area or country to seek shelter or protection from danger in another are referred to as A. refugees B. immigrants C. aliens D. illegal aliens
Refugees
Individuals who migrate from one country to another for the purpose of seeking permanent residence are referred to as A. refugees B. immigrants C. aliens D. illegal aliens
Immigrants
People born in and owing allegiance to a country other than the one in which they live are referred to as A. refugees B. immigrants C. aliens D. illegal aliens
Aliens
The factor considered to be the most influential single contributor to premature morbidity and mortality by many public health researchers is A. education B. socioeconomic status C. legal factors D. behavioral factors
Socioeconomic status
The three kinds of power associated with empowerment are
A. social, political, and psychological
B. social, political, and economic
C. social, psychological, and economic
D. political, psychological, and economic
social, political, and psychological
Increased political power can lead to A. social power B. psychological power C. community organizing D. none of the above
psychological power
What occurs when two separate data reporting systems are used to obtain rates by race and Hispanic origin? A. empowerment B. operationalization C. bias analysis D. none of the above
bias analysis
The largest minority group in the United States is A. black Americans B. Americans of Hispanic origin C. Asian Americans D. American Indians
Americans of Hispanic origin
Nearly all Hispanics are classified as A. white Americans B. black Americans C. Cuban Americans D. none of the above
white Americans
The minority group with the lowest high school completion rates is A. black Americans B. Asian Americans C. Hispanics D. white Americans
Hispanics
Asian Americans are generally concentrated in the A. western states B. southeastern states C. midwest D. Canadian border states
western states
High school completion rates in the United States are highest for A. white Americans B. American Indians C. black Americans D. Asian Americans
Asian Americans
The concept of balance related to health and imbalance related to disease is a belief of A. American Indians B. black Americans C. Asian Americans D. Hispanics
Asian Americans
Mental illness is the second leading cause of disability in the United States.
True or False
False
Only about one-third of those diagnosed with a mental disorder receive treatment.
True or False
True
The fight or flight reaction can be maintained for a significant length of time by the body.
True or False
False
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been banned from use in the United States. True or False
False
The number of resident patients in state and county mental hospitals has declined significantly since the 1950s.
True or False
True
A drug that subdues a mental patient’s behavior is referred to as tardive dyskinesia.
True or False
False
Community mental health centers are not eligible for Medicare reimbursement.
True or False
False
In the United States, over two million adults experience homelessness over the course of a year.
True or False
True
About half of all adults who are homeless have substance use disorders.
True or False
True
Until recently, the federal government’s leadership in community mental health has been substantial.
True or False
False
More than half of all prison and jail inmates have mental health problems.
True or False
True
The term created by the managed care industry that applies to mental health and substance abuse care is behavioral health care services.
True or False
True
Mental disorders are health conditions that are characterized by alteration in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.
True or False
True
Chronic nutritional deficiency is a possible cause of mental disorders in some.
True or False
True
Military service in a combat zone decreases one’s risk of experiencing PTSD.
True or False
False
People with good mental health are able to A. function under adversity B. adapt to changes around them C. curb hate and guilt D. all of the above
All of the above - function under adversity, adapt to changes around them, and curb hate and guilt.
The most influential book in mental health is
A. the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition
B. Healthy People 2020
C. Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
D. Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health Care in America
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition
An affective disorder characterized by a dysphoric mood, usually depression, or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all usual activities or pastimes is A. bipolar disorder B. major depression C. mental retardation D. schizophrenia
Major depression
An affective disorder characterized by distinct periods of elevated mood alternating with periods of depression is A. bipolar disorder B. major depression C. mental retardation D. schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Diseases that result from chronic exposure to excess levels of stressors, which produce a General Adaptation Syndrome response are A. mental disorders B. brain diseases C. diseases of adaptation D. none of the above
diseases of adaptation
Psychophysiological disorders associated with stress include A. depression B. hypertension C. skin disorders D. all of the above
All of the above - depression, hypertension, and skin disorders.
The widespread use of lobotomies became unnecessary because of
A. electroconvulsive therapy
B. antipsychotic and antidepressive drugs
C. self-help groups
D. the moral treatment era
antipsychotic and antidepressive drugs
Deinstitutionalization from state mental hospitals began in the A. 1920s B. 1950s C. 1980s D. 1990s
1950s
The main force that expedited deinstitutionalization was A. antipsychotic drugs B. ECT C. lobotomies D. tardive dyskinesia
antipsychotic drugs
The main group of patients transinstitutionalized have been A. older adults B. children C. young adults D. minorities
older adults
The task of providing primary prevention services for mental health falls mainly on A. government agencies B. hospitals C. private voluntary agencies D. psychotherapists
private voluntary agencies
Treatment of mental disorders through verbal communication is A. psychopharmacology B. psychotherapy C. psychiatric rehabilitation D. managed care
psychotherapy
Treatment that involves intensive, individualized services over an indefinite period of time is A. psychopharmacology B. psychotherapy C. psychiatric rehabilitation D. managed care
psychiatric rehabilitation
The concept of equality in health care coverage for people with mental illness and those with other medical illnesses or injuries is A. managed care B. parity C. evidence-based practices D. cognitive-behavioral therapy
parity
The New Freedom Commission on Mental Health was created under A. President Reagan B. President Clinton C. President Bush D. President Obama
President Bush
The abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are considered the nation’s number one community health problem.
True or False
True
Physical dependence on drugs means that discontinued use will result in clinical illness.
True or False
True
The inappropriate use of legally purchased drugs is drug abuse.
True or False
True
Binge drinking for men is considered three or more drinks in a row.
True or False
False
Nicotine is a psychoactive and addictive drug.
True or False
True
The DEA is the agency charged with ensuring the safety and efficacy of all prescription and nonprescription drugs.
True or False
False
Drug abuse education is focused on limiting the supply of drugs.
True or False
False
The goals of drug abuse education and treatment are the same: to reduce the demand for drugs.
True or False
True
Personal factors that influence the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs are things such as personality traits and personal response to stress.
True or False
True
Perceived and actual drug use by peers has little to no influence on attitudes and choices of adolescents.
True or False
False
Binge drinking for females is four or more drinks in a row.
True or False
True
President Reagan signed a bill that made 0.08% BAC the national standard.
True or False
False
Alcohol has been found to increase one’s risk for various types of unintentional injuries including drowning, falls, and fires.
True or False
True
Illicit drugs cannot be cultivated, manufactured, bought, sold, or used within the confines of the law.
True or False
True
Amphetamines are hallucinogens.
True or False
False
Use of a drug when it is detrimental to one’s health or well-being is drug A. abuse B. misuse C. dependence D. service
abuse
The most abused illicit drug in the United States is A. alcohol B. tobacco C. marijuana D. cocaine
marijuana
Drugs that reduce pain and numb the senses are A. depressants B. hallucinogens C. stimulants D. narcotics
narcotics
Cocaine is a A. depressant B. hallucinogen C. stimulant D. narcotic
stimulant
Synesthesia is a mixing of A. the senses B. stimulants C. motor skills D. none of the above
the senses
An illicit drug produced in dangerous clandestine labs across the country is A. LSD B. crack cocaine C. methamphetamines D. Rohypnol
methamphetamines
Drugs that are often used because they lower anxiety and inhibitions are A. depressants B. hallucinogens C. stimulants D. narcotics
depressants
The most popular of the club drugs is A. Rohypnol B. PCP C. ecstasy D. heroin
ecstasy
The drugs that are often the choice for the young due to low cost and easy availability are A. stimulants B. inhalants C. designer drugs D. narcotics
inhalants
The drug known as the “date-rape” drug is A. Rohypnol B. cocaine C. ecstasy D. heroin
Rohypnol
The largest institution in the world devoted to drug abuse research is the
A. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
B. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
C. Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
D. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
The DARE program is implemented in A. hospitals B. health departments C. jails D. classrooms
classrooms
MADD, AA, and SADD are examples of A. workplace-based drug education programs B. voluntary health organizations C. state education programs D. none of the above
voluntary health organizations
The smallest amount of the federal drug control budget is spent on A. law enforcement B. treatment C. prevention D. international support
prevention
Tertiary prevention programs for drug abuse treatment are usually designed for A. adults B. children C. teenagers D. the elderly
adults