All of the following are true statements with regard to infections in the older adult except:
A) Skin becomes thicker over time, making skin infections less common.
B) Circulation is poor; therefore susceptibility is higher.
C) A decrease in cough reflex increases the risk of respiratory infections.
D) A decrease in vaginal secretions increases the risk of vaginal infections.
A
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a. 1 and 3 c. 1 and 4 b. 2 and 3 d. 2 and 4
Current technologies permit a patient to be in a ____, a permanent state of unconsciousness, with an intact brainstem that still produces a heartbeat and breathing.
A. persistent vegetative state B. permanent steady state C. stable vegetative state D. chronic non-responsive state
If a patient is readmitted to a hospital, that hospital will use the same patient chart it used for that patient previously, rather than starting a new chart
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which posterior topographical landmark can be used to determine proper centering for a PA chest?
inferior angle of scapula lower rib margin sternal notch top of the shoulders