The primary risk factor for age-related skin discoloration and thinning is :

The primary risk factor for age-related skin discoloration and thinning is
 
  A) vitamin E status. B) sunlight exposure. C) gender. D) race/ethnicity.

Q. 2

Vitamin B6 is essential for the synthesis of
 
  A) heme. B) T cells. C) memory cells. D) iron.

Q. 3

Who is MOST likely to be vitamin B12 deficient?
 
  A) an ovo-lacto vegetarian B) a vegan
  C) a person who eats meat, poultry, and fish D) a pesce vegetarian

Q. 4

Lack of adequate transportation, language barriers, mobility restrictions, and death of a spouse are all factors that can increase an older adult's risk for
 
  A) senescence. B) substance abuse. C) social isolation. D) dementia.

Q. 5

Providing a favorite sweetened lemonade to ease thirst in a terminally ill patient is an example of
 
  A) cross-cultural care. B) complementary and integrative care.
  C) elder abuse. D) palliative care.

Q. 6

Participation in ________ MOST improves the dietary quality and nutrient intakes of at-risk older adults.
 
  A) social clubs
  B) senior center activities
  C) school and library outreach program
  D) community services and nutrition assistance programs

Q. 7

Which of the following older adults would be at HIGHEST risk for food insecurity?
 
  A) a depressed widow living on her Social Security benefits in Arkansas
  B) a Hispanic couple living with their adult daughter in California
  C) an African American male living in an upscale assisted living community in Massachusetts
  D) three Caucasian couples sharing a home together in Oregon

Q. 8

The MOST common cause of food insecurity and hunger among older adults is
 
  A) inability to cook. B) unavailability of quality food.
  C) poverty. D) depression and withdrawal from life.

Q. 9

Many diuretics
 
  A) increase the excretion of fat-soluble vitamins.
  B) disrupt the activation of vitamin D.
  C) increase the kidneys' excretion of sodium and potassium.
  D) cause weight gain.