The two greatest fears associated with end of life are - ANSWER Being a burden
to family and being in pain
Children and babies exposed to environmental tobacco smoke ("secondhand
smoking") are most likely to develop which of the following diseases? - ANSWER
Asthma
Which of the following is true about urinary incontinence in older women? -
ANSWER Stress incontinence (leakage of urine when a person sneezes or
coughs) is the most common type
Palliative care emphasizes: - ANSWER pain management, symptom control, and
comfort
True or false? About one third of rapes take place during the day (between the
hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.). - ANSWER True
Which of the following statements concerning cigarettes is true? - ANSWER
Around the world, about one third of all adults smoke cigarettes.
Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER Compared to men, women
are more likely to develop osteoporosis.
All of the following characterize hospice care except: - ANSWER the use of heroic
measures to extend life
Which of the following statements is true? - ANSWER Women in their 60s and
70s are at a greater risk for a heart attack than men in their 60s and 70s.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) consists of what two major diseases? - ANSWER
Heart disease and stroke
Which of the following conditions is a complication of diabetes? - ANSWER
Heart disease
A recent trend in gerontology is to divide old age into chronological categories.
Individuals who are 65-74 years of age would be classified as - ANSWER
young-old
All other factors being equal, which of the following women would be at the
highest risk for sexual harassment? - ANSWER A woman working in a previously
, all-male law firm.
Which of the following is a consistent value of sexual behavior across cultures? -
ANSWER Marriage
Early Alzheimer's disease is characterized by - ANSWER forgetfulness, confusion,
temporary disorientation, anxiety
Which of the following is considered a barrier to quality care at the end of life? -
ANSWER There is very little training available for professionals regarding such
care
Today about _________ of women in the United States smoke cigarettes. - ANSWER
20%
Which statement is true regarding care givers: - ANSWER Caregivers use 2 to 3
times more prescription drugs for depression, anxiety and insomnia.
It usually takes about ____________ for alcohol to reach the bloodstream once
swallowed. - ANSWER 15 minutes
Which of the following statements concerning alcohol use is true? - ANSWER All
of the statements are correct
Which of the following is true of hospice? - ANSWER Supports the patient and
family through the dying process
About _______ of people suffering a stroke reach the hospital in time for the most
effective treatments. - ANSWER 3% to 5%
Which of the following is true regarding chronic illness? A chronic illness: -
ANSWER More frequently affects women with lower income and education
After age 60, the most common chronic condition of women is - ANSWER
hypertension
______________ is a disease caused by the destruction of air sacs in the lungs. It
results in labored breathing and increased heart strain. - ANSWER Emphysema
Fall-related injuries are of special concern to elderly women suffering from ______.
- ANSWER osteoporosis
During their senior years, women should ________________________. - ANSWER
all of the statements are correct
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