Chapter 01: Aging, Health, and Wellness in a Global Community MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for their African American newborn, the nurse replies that, ―2015 statistics indicate that your son: a. will have a life expectancy of approximately 65 years.‖ b. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s.‖ c. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday.‖ d. is likely to live into his late 90s.‖ ANS: C The overall life expectancy at birth in the United States in 2015 was 78.8. The disparity between life expectancies for black and white Americans has narrowed significantly between 1999 and 2015, with the death rate for blacks (African Americans) dropping by 25% (Office of Minority Health, 2017). Of the options above, C is the only response that fits into those parameters. The other options are not supported by reliable research. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. A nurse is planning care for a group of super-centenarians in an assisted living facility. The nurse considers which of the following? a. Most super-centenarians are functionally independent or require minimal assistance with activities of daily living. b. The majority of super-centenarians have cognitive impairment. c. The number of super-centenarians is expected to decrease in coming years as a result of heart disease and stroke. d. It is theorized that super-centenarians survived as long as they have due to genetic mutations that made them less susceptible to common diseases. ANS: A Research supports that most super-centenarians are functionally and cognitively intact, requiring minimal assistance with ADLs. The number of super-centenarians is expected to