Practice Quiz Chapter 03

. What is the prevalence rate of dementia in Canada?

Only 8 per cent of Canadians aged 65 to 74 have dementia, but this percentage increases to 32 per cent for those over 85.

Almost all older people will experience dementia as they age.

About 32 per cent of those between 65 and 74 have dementia and this percentage increases to over 70 per cent for those over 85.

Over 40 per cent of people have dementia and this rate will slowly increase over time.

. Which of the following is NOT true of adopting safe and healthy habits related to diet, drugs, alcohol, smoking, sex, and physical activity?

Adopting healthy habits can slow the processes of aging.

Adopting healthy habits can increase longevity.

Adopting healthy habits can contribute to independence in daily activities.

Adopting healthy habits can lead to loss of muscle strength and reduced endurance.

. Which of the following is NOT a disability associate with aging?

Back pain

Hearing impairment

Wrinkles

Mobility problems that require assistive devises such as a cane, walker or wheelchair

. Which of the following is an example of an instrumental activity of daily life (IADL)?

Preparing meals

Eating

Dressing

Using the toilet

. Which of the following is NOT a factor in the process of adapting to age-related changes?

Historical events, such as recessions and health policy changes

A variety of past and present social and environmental factors such as lifestyle, personality, coping strategies, access to support, degree of social inclusion, socio-economic status, race, gender, and living arrangement

Unique life events such as marital status, retirement, and health status

The year and month you were born

. What is sarcopenia?

Decrease in water content and an increase in fat cells

Decrease in muscle mass

Decrease in bone mass

Deterioration in the range, flexibility, and composition of the articulating surfaces and joints

. Physiological age-related changes in which body system are the most visible?

Central nervous system

Musculoskeletal system

Cardiovascular system

Respiratory system

. Which term refers to the motivation, confidence, physical competence, understanding, and knowledge that individuals develop in order to maintain physical activity at an appropriate level throughout their life?

Physical dexterity

Physical ability

Physical activity

Physical literacy

. Which term refers to a multi-dimensional construct consisting of abilities such as verbal comprehension, reasoning, abstract thinking, perceptual speed, numerical facility, problem-solving, knowledge, and word fluency?

Confidence

Experience

Intelligence

Competence

. Which of the following statements does NOT describe changes in intelligence associated with aging?

Crystallized intelligence is a product of education, experience, and acculturation.

Crystallized intelligence increases with age, even into the mid-70s.

Fluid intelligence is not susceptible to age-related declines.

Fluid intelligence is the ability to adjust one's thinking to the demands of a specific situation.

. Frailty, while associated with aging, is neither well defined nor well understood. It is not a consequence of aging but rather a disease state and can be treated and in some cases reversed.

TRUE

FALSE

. Most people spend their later years in a state of dependence on others.

TRUE

FALSE

. Body weight continues to increase to about 50 or 60 years of age before it starts to decline.

TRUE

FALSE

. In later life, motor performance tends to slow down, however, within unlimited time, older adults are often more accurate that a younger person performing a task.

TRUE

FALSE

. In later life, lack of interest in sex in later life is inevitable.

TRUE

FALSE

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