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1
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Which group of older adults is outpacing all others, making them the fastest growing segment of the population?

A

Those over the age of 85

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2
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The average retirement age today is?

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63

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3
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How many more times likely are older women to live alone than older men?

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3 times

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4
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In economic terms, today older adults are?

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better off than they were 30 years ago

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5
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Worldwide, future growth in older populations is most dramatic in?

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Developing countries

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6
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How will the older population of baby boomers be different from their older predecessors of today?

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More educated 
More healthy
Less impoverished 
Higher likelihood of not living alone              
All of the above:
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7
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The name of a well known national and international program offering thousands of courses for older adults is:

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Rhodes scholarship

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8
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According to Olson, the majority of nursing homes in the United Stated…

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Do not meet the basic needs of older adults

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9
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The acronym for the volunteer organization made up of elderly retired executives is?

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SCORE

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10
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Compared with the United States, care for older adults in Sweden has support from the public sector (government) to what extent?

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Greater

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11
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Although retirement rates rise steeply at the Social Security eligibility ages of 62 and 65, many older people do remain in the workforce, either full-time or part-time?

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True

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12
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Baby boomers are expected to not work longer, keeping with the century long trend of early retirement?

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False

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13
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It was found that frequent volunteers had a significantly reduced mortality compared to non-volunteers in a study by Harris and Thoresen.

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True

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14
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Social security continues to be the main source of income for most older Americans, especially women and minorities as stated in the 2015 White House.

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True

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15
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Volunteering has been hypothesized to increase well being, health, and longevity.

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True

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16
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True of false: Limited numeracy skills no not directly impact health literacy.

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False

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17
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Studies have shown that most health care literature is written at which of the following levels?

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High school

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18
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Plain language is defined as using terms, words, and concepts that most readers in the audience cannot relate to, understand or use.

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False

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19
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When writing with plain language try to use:

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One to two syllable words

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20
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Headers are useful to identify topics and act as road signs when writing plain language.

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True

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21
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The three levels of health literacy according to Netbeam’s model are:

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Functional, communicative and critical

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22
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The highest levels of limited health literacy was found in people with limited education, minority status, the elderly and persons with lower cognitive ability.

A

True

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23
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Medicare surveys sent to discharged hospital patients specifically ask patients:

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If they understood the information they received

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24
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The use of fancy typefaces, underlining, and other visual tricks in handouts is:

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Not recommended because they are visibly distracting

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25
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Framing the conversation refers to:

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Giving an overview of the information before you begin

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26
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Which of the following regarding changed to Medicare payment is true?

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Medicare bases a certain percentage of their reimbursements to hospitals on patient satisfaction, including satisfaction with provider communication

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27
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One solution to the challenge of limited health literacy proposed by the Joint Commission is:

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Hospitals learn to communicate with patients in ways that match patients literacy skills, cultural beliefs, and situational needs

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28
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True of false: Since older people take a higher proportion of medications than younger people, they tend to do better at reading the mediation labels.

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False

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29
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True of false: Since older people take a higher proportion of medications than younger people, they tend to do better at reading the mediation labels.

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False

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30
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True or false: The most efficient technique for health writers is ti start with explanation about anatomy or descriptions including background information about how many people have a certain problem.

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False

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31
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True or false: anatomical models to explain the body’s functioning should only be used in medical school as they are too complex for most patients.

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False

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32
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Interpersonal aggression and violence in long-term care facilities (particularly be other residents) os now recognized as a problem that is more common than physical abuse by staff.

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True

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33
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The reasons for reduced health care cost for end of life can in La Crosse, WI is:

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Most everyone in town has an advanced directive

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34
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Medicare pays for skilled nursing facility care for:

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100 days

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35
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This legal document allows another person to make financial decisions for a competent older adult:

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Power of attorney

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36
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Which of the following series are typically not covered by medicare?

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Routine dental care
Routine vision care
Hearing aid fittings
Dentures
All of the above
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37
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True or false: If you begin to receive Social Security benefits at age 62, you will also receive Medicare benefits at age 62.

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False

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38
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Match the parts of Medicare: Medical insurance

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Part B

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39
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Match the parts of Medicare: Medicare advantage plans

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Part C

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40
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Match the parts of Medicare: Prescription drugs

A

Part D

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41
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Match the parts of Medicare: Hospital insurance

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Part A

42
Q

What is the most common way of paying for formal long-term services and supports?

A

Medicaid

43
Q

If an idea adults is competent and wishes to designate sometime to make health care decisions now and in an uncertain future, what is the best mechanism?

A

Durable health care power of attorney

44
Q

The primary purpose of ADA is:

A

To integrate individuals with disabilities in all aspects of living

45
Q

Medicaid has uniform eligibility requirements throughout the United States.

A

False

46
Q

Workers today are funding Social Security benefits of current beneficiaries.

A

True

47
Q

A social model adult day program offers:

A

Socialization

48
Q

A sign of oral candidiasis is…

A

…cracks at the corners of the mouth

49
Q

The mouth is a mirror to overall health, so when the oral cavity is pink, moist, clean and lacks signs of inflammation is can be a predictor of general good health.

A

True

50
Q

Bacteria traveling via the blood to remote sites from the oral cavity is most likely to infect…

A

The heart

51
Q

New models of care to allow access to care for the elderly include:

A

Home visits for preventative and dental care

52
Q

Endentulism means:

A

Toothlessness

53
Q

To help implement recommended nutritional polices, physicians should:
A. Screen their older patients well for nutritional defects
B. Educate their patients better on the importance of good nutrition
C. Refer to a Registered Dietician when appropriate
E. All of the above

A

E. All of the above

54
Q

For increasing ease with grip of a toothbrush for older adults, what is suggested?

A

Place a tennis ball on the end of the toothbrush handle

55
Q

Malnutrition in older adults can go undetected by the public and doctors until they show up in the emergency room for with medical conditions or injury.

A

True

56
Q

Older adults are the most food secure group of people in the U.S.

A

False

57
Q

Centenarians and their offspring have better oral health than their respective cohorts.

A

True

58
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The medicalization of menopause relates to:

A

Seeing menopause as a disease

59
Q

Fill in the blank with the best choice: Exercising regularly, using a warm waterbed, using relaxation techniques, and experimenting with alternative positions are examples of potential solutions for the presenting problem of ____.

A

Pain

60
Q

A gay or lesbian lifestyle has often better prepare these groups to deal with:

A

Planning more carefully for older age

61
Q

The best approach to dealing with inappropriate client/patient behavior is to:

A

Address the problem immediately by letting the client know that kind of behavior will not be tolerated

62
Q

True or false: Sex drive is not related to estrogen levels

A

True

63
Q

Which of the following is associated with vasomotor changes leading to hot flashes or flushes?

A

Tingling of skin

64
Q

Consensual older adult sex has the direct benefits of

A

Improved mental health

65
Q

“Emotional malnutrition” relates to:

A

Lack of intimacy in long term care settings

66
Q

Sexual intimacy requires:

A

Acquiescence

67
Q

Utilizing sexual positions and techniques that require less energy is a method that is helpful for all people with the following diagnoses except:

A

Arthritis

68
Q

As individuals age, the means of sexual expression do not change.

A

False

69
Q

Scientists at the University of Chicago have uncovered one way that older couples can offset the stresses of illness and aging:

A

More physical intimacy

70
Q

Older adults continue to be sexually active in their later years.

A

True

71
Q

Common sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia and syphilis, have been reported among U.S. adults 50 years and older.

A

True

72
Q 
What can cause sexual problems in older adults? 
Arthritis 
Dementia 
Diabetes 
All of the above
A

All of the above

73
Q

Older adults’ view of independence can be best described as:

A

Variable; there are man factors to consider

74
Q

Which of the following statements about living situations and older adults is true?
A. Typical older adults usually need assistance known what is better for them
B. Perfect living situations for older adults abound and are affordable
C. All competent adults have the hight to make their own decision
D. Older people should not live in houses with stairs

A

C. All competent adults have the hight to make their own decision

75
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Which of the following statements about the social support theory is true?
A. Social supports are only necessary for those who live alone
B. People who are sick need more social support
C. Inadequate social support systems make one more susceptible
D. Social support is not necessary for high quality of life

A

C. Inadequate social support systems make one more susceptible

76
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The proportion of the homeless population aged 50 years and older has decreased in past 20 years.

A

False

77
Q

Homeless adults over 50 years and older have distinct health problems from those of younger adults including all of the following except: Higher rates if functional impairment
Higher rates of cognitive impairment
Lower rates of medical comorbidities
All of the above

A

All of the above

78
Q

Telehealth provides:

A

Opportunities for health care online at home

79
Q

Hope Meadows is a community where the homes are for families who adopted children from sister care and the rest of the homes are for older adults.

A

True

80
Q

Older adults who live in Hope Meadows comment:
A. Have a break in rent by volunteering six hours a week with children and their families
B. Teach children to read and other skills
C. Provide support to families and each other
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

81
Q

What may be the most important aspect of life quality for older adults?

A

Having choices respected and supported

82
Q

Aging in place means:

A

Having services available to assist people to stay in their homes

83
Q

Hospice:

A

Is only for people with a life expectancy of 6 months of fewer

84
Q

Home health care is expanding for all the following reasons except which one?
A. Most people prefer to recuperate at home
B. Expansion in the number of available home health workers
C. Technological advances
D. The aging population

A

B. Expansion in the number of available home health workers

85
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"Pull factors" to stay in place include all of the following EXCEPT: 
A. Fear of being put in a nursing home 
B. Emotional attachment to home 
C. Cherished memories 
D. Lack of transportation
A

D. Lack of transportation

86
Q

Approximately what percent of older workers work at least in part because of financial need

A

60%

87
Q

Which of the following statements about the social support theory is true?

A

Inadequate social support systems make one more susceptible to disease

88
Q

The delphi study found each of the following to be important characteristics of elder-friendly communities except

A

Entertainment

89
Q

Which of the following is a true statement about subsidized senior housing?

A

For every subsidized unit available there are 10 people on the waiting list

90
Q

What percentage of people 75 and over need assistance for ADLs

A

12

91
Q

A national study on women with disabilities reported several findings related to intimacy. Which of the following is not one of those findings? Women with disabilities…

A

Had significantly higher levels of sexual response and satisfaction with their sexual lives

92
Q

The prescription medications most widely used by older adults are?

A

Cardiovascular drugs

93
Q

Medication for heartburn, gastro esophageal reflux, and diabetes can decrease the absorption of?

A

Vitamin B12

94
Q

The most common cause of dry mouth or xerostomia is:

A

Medications

95
Q

Which of the following has NOT been identified as a barrier to getting needed dental care for older people?

A

Dental practitioners prefer young patients

96
Q

The most common diagnostic categories that may affect sexuality in older adults are:

A

Arthritis, heart disease, and cerebrovascular accident

97
Q

Among older people, which is likely to be most important in the realm of sexuality:

A

Cuddling and pleasuring

98
Q

Choose the following phrase that best describes the four areas of sexual concern for those who are physically challenged:

A

Family, relationships, body image, and self-esteem

99
Q

Which statement is true about clear (effective) communication?

A

Clear communication helps patients understand…

100
Q

The highest levels of limited health literacy was found in people with limited education, minority status, the elderly and persons with lower cognitive ability.

A

True

101
Q

The proportion of care for frail older adults that is provided by families is estimated to be about

A

80%

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