Orientation on the Aging Process

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Name *

Which Branch Office of Heartland PCA do you work for? *

Bemidji

Duluth

Finlayson

Hibbing

The progressive loss of bone that often accompanies aging is called: *

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A) Rheumatoid Arthritis

B) Osteoarthritis

C) Osteoporosis

Aging skin can lead to a deficiency in what vitamin? *

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A) Vitamin D

C) Vitamin K

B) Vitamin B12

Required

Older people take longer to recover after stress or physical exertion? *

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True

False

What can you do to reduce the natural decline of the kidneys that occurs with age? *

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A) Eat sugary foods

B) Drink plenty of fluids

C) Lift weights

A lower metabolic rate (BMR) & menopause help contribute to weight gain as we age *

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True

False

As we age, it gets harder to clear germs from our lungs due to: *

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A) Our lungs become less elastic

B) Higher elevation

C) Weak abdominal muscles

Aspiration is a common cause of pneumonia in older adults *

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True

False

Hearing loss is one of the most common complaints of getting older *

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True

False

A younger sedentary person will have better aerobic capacity than an active adult. *

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True

False

Why do most older people have a decreased sense of taste? *

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A) Taste receptors break down

B) The tongue loses elasticity

C) The sense of smell weakens

Dementia is the 7th leading cause of death in the US. *

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True

False

Common signs of depression in the elderly are: *

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A) Lack of energy

B) Physical slowing or agitation

C) Poor sleep & appetite

D) All the above

Incontinence is a normal part of aging. *

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True

False

Physical frailty & disability increase with age *

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True

False

Frailty includes: *

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A) Low levels of physical activity

B) Exhaustion

C) Unintentional weight loss

D) All the above

Proper eating & nutrition are directly related to health issues & certain medial conditions. *

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True

False

Some important considerations concerning money management are: *

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A) Privacy

B) Trust

C) Exploitation

D) All the above

Driver safety is an important issue that should be addressed with all seniors. *

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True

False

Housing can be an issue later in life due to: *

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A) Weather

B) Increased health issues or declining health

C) Lack of transportation

Assistance with ADL’s and IADL’s can greatly improve overall health & well-being of the elderly and disabled. *

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True

False

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