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Orientation on the Aging Process
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Which Branch Office of Heartland PCA do you work for?
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Bemidji
Duluth
Finlayson
Hibbing
The progressive loss of bone that often accompanies aging is called:
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A) Rheumatoid Arthritis
C) Osteoporosis
B) Osteoarthritis
Aging skin can lead to a deficiency in what vitamin?
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B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin K
A) Vitamin D
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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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