Question 1

The elderly are most likely to be victimized by crime

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A)   in or near their homes.
B)   on public streets.
C)   on public transit.
D)   at nursing homes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Elders have been victims of fraud by

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A)   religious cults.
B)   estate planning services.
C)   real estate developers.
D)   All of these choicesE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

In the 9-year study of 2,800 elders,all of the following characteristics of the elderly were predictors of elder abuse EXCEPT

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A)   poverty.
B)   gender.
C)   race.
D)   cognitive impairment.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

There are fewer alcohol-related problems among heavy drinkers who are elderly than among those who are younger.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Suicide rates throughout the world are generally higher for people over 65 years of age.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What percentage of older white males committed suicide between 1980 to 1992?

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A)   81%
B)   50%
C)   30%
D)   5%E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

The neighborhood watch emphasizes crime awareness in residents of all ages.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most common form of abuse of the elderly is

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A)   neglect.
B)   financial or material abuse.
C)   psychological abuse.
D)   violation of rights.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

. The elderly have higher rates of alcoholism than younger adults.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Women outnumber men in successful attempts of suicide.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Elders who live under guardianship have the right to

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A)   receive money and pay bills.
B)   decide what medical treatment they receive.
C)   choose where they live.
D)   None of these choicesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

What are the effects of criminal attack on the elderly?

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Question 13

Many individuals get addicted to which over the counter drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)   laxatives and sleep pills
B)   hemorrhoid creams and medicines
C)   aspirin and antacids
D)   ibuprofen and laxativesE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The psychological effects of the fear of being a victim results in older adults

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A)   not wanting to speak with strangers.
B)   not wanting to leave their homes.
C)   only going to familiar places.
D)   refusing to make new friends.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Stereotypes and negative portrayals of older people have not had an impact on physicians medication prescribing habits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

. Doctors can do little for arthritis other than to prescribe pain relievers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The National Health Care anti-fraud association found the most common types of health care fraud consist of

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A)   billing for services that were never rendered.
B)   accepting kickbacks.
C)   falsifying a patients diagnosis.
D)   All of these choicesE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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