Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Cognitive Abilities of the Elderly

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE regarding cognitive abilities of the elderly?

• A)The effects of aging on the human brain are overwhelmingly negative.
• B)The elderly often have an increased vocabulary.
• C)The elderly lack global awareness.
• D)The elderly perform best on cognitive tests when tested in the evening.

---

Definitions:

Hypothermia

A medical emergency that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.

Powerlessness

A feeling of lacking control or influence over one's circumstances, often encountered in clinical settings as a psychological or emotional state.

General Anesthesia

A medically induced state of unconsciousness, accompanied by a loss of protective reflexes, to facilitate surgery or other painful procedures.

Caregiver Role Strain

The stress or burden experienced by individuals who provide care for family members or others with long-term illnesses or disabilities.