1 .		Compared to women aged 70 to 74, those 90 and older are almost ___ times more likely to need assistance in their activities of daily living.    2   4   8   10
2 .		People's evaluations of their own health are often affected by:    the historical time period   socioeconomic class   ethnic minority status   gender   all of the answers are correct
3 .		Chronic illnesses    are rarely accompanied by pain and/or stress.   are temporary conditions such as infections or a cold.   tend to occur earlier among African Americans, Mexican Americans and American Indians.   are a problem for approximately 10 percent of people over the age of 65.
4 .		The primary risk factor of AIDS in men over age 65 has generally been:    blood transfusions   homosexual contact   heterosexual contact   still unknown
5 .		Older people use dental services:    as frequently as do younger age groups   much less frequently than other age groups   mostly for preventive care   frequently because they are covered by Medicare
6 .		A summary of an individual's performance in personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and eating is referred to as the:    Instrumental Activities of Daily Living   Activities of Daily Living   Health Status   Quality of Life
7 .		Benefits of estrogen replacement therapy for women going through the menopause include all except:    preventing bone fractures   preventing osteoporosis   reducing risk of coronary heart disease   reducing risk of endometrial cancer
8 .		Problems many elders face regarding prescription medication include all of the following except:    they may be taking either too many medications or inappropriate drugs.   they may face an adverse reaction from a combination of drugs.   They are less likely than other age groups to be rehospitalized for complications from drugs.
9 .		Vitamin B12 deficiency in elders is due in part to all of the following except:    poor absorption by the gastrointestinal system   interaction with medications   inadequate intake of milk, eggs vegetables and fruits   inability to chew food
10 .		Which of the following interventions has not been shown to reduce the risk of falls in older people?    reducing use of psychotropic drugs   increasing use of eyeglasses and hearing aids   improving lighting levels in the home   teaching elders how to use wheelchairs more safely