The decline in cardiac function that commonly occurs in late adulthood is largely related to:

A. medication use.
B. hypotension.
C. kidney failure.
D. atherosclerosis.


Answer: D. atherosclerosis.

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A) Respond to the word "no" B) Sleep C) Sit upright in a high chair D) Sit alone on the floor

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The steps to performing inventory include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A. enter the date and counts for each item into a computer spreadsheet B. schedule inventory review to occur immediately after placing an order C. review inventory data from all supply storage locations D. physically count how many supplies remain

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The current average length of stay (ALOS) for long-term care hospitals (LTHCs) is approximately how many days?

A. 5 days B. 10 days C. 25 days D. 30 days

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