All adults age 50 or older and particularly those living in long-term care facilities should receive the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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The quadriceps muscle group functions as a decelerator to knee joint flexion in weight-bearing movements by contracting concentrically to prevent too rapid of a downward movement.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Chronic stress directly or indirectly relates to the risk of heart disease or heart attack by

A) raising blood pressure. B) damaging internal organs. C) increasing the likelihood of obesity. D) All of the answers are correct.

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Lipids have all the following characteristics EXCEPT they

A) are not soluble in water. B) have fewer calories per gram than carbohydrates or proteins. C) help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. D) help to cushion and insulate organs.

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This develops very quickly and is urine out put less than 400ml a day and affects 5% of hospital patients.

a. Chronic kidney failure b. Acute renal failure c. Uremic syndrome d. Toxic neuropathy

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