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