Elderly Health in Canada Quiz

According to recent data, what is the average life expectancy for women in Canada?

• Approximately 78 years

• Approximately 84 years

• Approximately 80 years

• Approximately 90 years

Which of the following best describes the general trend in life expectancy in Canada since the 1920s?

• Life expectancy has decreased for both men and women.

• Life expectancy has remained the same for both men and women.

• Life expectancy has increased for both men and women.

• Life expectancy has only increased for men.

What is a common physical change that occurs in old age?

• Major body systems speed up

• Physical appearance remains unchanged

• Senses diminish and body systems slow down

• Sudden improvement in health

What is hypertension?

• A condition where the heart stops beating

• A condition where the force of blood against artery walls is consistently too high

• A condition where bones become weak

• A condition where the lungs do not function properly

Which of the following best describes a stroke?

• A condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin

• A disease that causes joint inflammation

• When the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, causing brain damage

• A condition where bones become weak and brittle

Which form of diabetes develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth?

• Type 1 Diabetes

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Osteoporosis

• Gestational Diabetes

What is osteoporosis?

• A disease that causes joint inflammation

• A condition where bones become weak and brittle due to loss of bone density

• A form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy

• A condition affecting the pancreas

Which of the following is NOT a common form of arthritis?

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Gestational arthritis

• None of the above

What is rheumatism commonly referred to as today?

• Osteoporosis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Type 2 Diabetes

• Stroke

Why is health in older adulthood closely related to diet and exercise?

• Because older adults need more calories

• Because changes in health can be reduced or delayed with a well-balanced diet and exercise

• Because older adults do not benefit from nutrition knowledge

• Because exercise is not important for older adults