Explain why one must be completely honest with oneself when completing the Life Expectancy and Physiological Age Prediction questionnaire?

What will be an ideal response?


One's life expectancy and physiological age prediction are based on his or her present lifestyle habits, should he or she continue those habits for life. If the individual does not answer the questions truthfully, the prediction will not be accurate.

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Upon further assessment, the nurse/friend notes her friend has several warning signs of cancer. Which manifestations would lead to this conclusion? Select all that apply. A) "I seem to have some difficulty swallowing food… this is new for me." B) "I seem to have more trouble holding my urine than I use to." C) "Can you feel how large my lymph nodes are on my neck and armpits (axillae)?" D) Pericardial friction rub heard on auscultation. E) Feels subcutaneous emphysema in upper chest area.

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An infection of the kidney is commonly known as a urinary tract infection

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Hospital-acquired infections may also be called ____

A) nosocomial infections B) resistant infections C) iatrogenic infections D) community infections

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Based on a recent cholesterol screening, Marlon decided that he has to stop eating so much fast food and get more exercise

Between work and school, his free time is limited, but he is determined to lower his cholesterol level and improve his overall health. The best way for Marlon to stay motivated to improve his diet and work out regularly is to A) make weekly resolutions for how many times to work out and chastise himself if he hasn't accomplished his planned goal. B) depend on his friends to keep him away from his favorite fast-food restaurants. C) set reasonable short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them. D) set an ambitious goal and chart daily and weekly progress using online tools.

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