The error theories of aging are all based on the following concepts (select all that apply):
1. The rate of aging is related to the rate of living.
2. Aging is a result of purposeful events governed by genetic structure.
3. External events cause damage to cells.
4. The organism becomes immune to the body's restorative processes.
5. Cumulative damage cause organ malfunction.
1, 3, 5
Aging is a result of progressive damage to cells, which results in organ failure or error.
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She recalls that the organization responsible for coordinating interagency relief assistance is the: A) Office of Emergency Management B) Incident Command System C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) D) American Red Cross
The staff development nurse at the hospital is teaching other nurses about the infectious process. Which statement by a nurse in the class indicates that this class participant needs further teaching about the concept of commensal microorganisms?
A) "A commensal microorganism is normal flora." B) "These microorganisms can cause disease if they enter sterile tissues of the body." C) "A commensal microorganism is always damaging to the host." D) "A commensal microorganism derives benefits from the host."
Which is a TRUE description of inflamed lymph nodes?
a. small c. hard b. mobile d. nontender
The nurse is speaking before a group of elementary school teachers on the topic of seizure control medications. Which behaviors should the nurse advise the teachers to watch for in children who are taking levetiracetam (Keppra)?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Sleepiness after lunch 2. Fighting at recess 3. Inability to sit still 4. Tearfulness 5. Difficulty in seeing the blackboard