Which is an effect that aging has on the heart?
A. The heart has a deeper color because there is more oxygen in the heart tissue.
B. The aorta and arteries are more elastic.
C. The heart valves thin out and become less rigid.
D. The heart becomes larger because it loses its elasticity.
Answer: D
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A 16-year-old has been brought to the emergency department by his football coach after twisting his ankle during a practice drill. Diagnostic testing reveals a fracture. This patient is experiencing what type of pain?
A) Acute somatic pain B) Acute cutaneous pain C) Visceral pain D) Neuropathic pain
A nurse is teaching a coworker about effective strategies to use when providing health education. Which of the following suggestions would most likely be included? (Select all that apply.)
a. Be encouraging and give positive feedback for helpful comments b. Include details about each aspect of the information c. Decide what the client needs to know d. Review and summarize the key points at periodic intervals e. Incorporate demonstrations, illustrations, and real-life examples f. Use medical terminology so clients can look up more information later
Most of a country's citizens have died from malnutrition or as the result of violence. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn?
a. Their country has a problem with an adequate water supply for agriculture. b. They live in a country where weather interferes with food crops. c. They live in a developed country involved in a war. d. They live in a developing country.
Which nursing actions will the nurse take to assess for possible malnutrition in an older adult patient (select all that apply)?
a. Observe for depression. b. Review laboratory results. c. Assess teeth and oral mucosa. d. Ask about transportation needs. e. Determine food likes and dislikes.