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1 .       ____________ may be defined as this combination of an individual's functional health, feelings of competence, independence in ADLs, and satisfaction with one's social circumstances.  

  health status
  disability
  quality of life


2 .       A (n)_____ is a short-term disease or infection, often debilitating to older persons. 

  acute condition
  acute myocardial infarction
  chronic condition


3 .       The most common chronic condition among persons age 65 and over is _____. 

  arteriosclerosis
  hypertension
  arthritis


4 .       Older African Americans have a disproportionately higher incidence of _____ 

  arteriosclerosis
  hypertension
  cerebrovascular disease


5 .       The major cause of death among people age 65 and older is _____. 

  heart disease
  cancer
  stroke


6 .       The major risk factor for cardiovascular disease is _____. 

  hypotension
  hypertension
  diabetes


7 .       The progression from HIV to AIDS is _______ among older people than younger people. 

  much slower
  slightly delayed
  more rapid


8 .       The risk of death due to trauma (i.e. physical injuries) in 80 year olds is _____ the rate in 20 year olds. 

  half
  4 times
  10 times


9 .       For women entering menopause, _____ is the primary cause of bone loss. 

  reduced estrogen
  reduced calcium
  increased progesterone


10 .       _____ is a chronic inflammation of the membranes lining joints and tendons, characterized by pain, swelling, bone dislocation and limited range of motion. 

  Osteoarthritis
  Osteopenia
  Rheumatoid arthritis






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