When communicating with an older patient, it is important to remember that:
A. most older patients are confused due to a decrease in brain cells.
B. deafness and blindness are a normal part of the aging process.
C. the majority of older patients experience a loss of low-frequency hearing.
D. age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears.
Answer: D. age-related changes diminish the effectiveness of the eyes and ears.
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A. Waiting long periods of time for appointments B. Explaining charges to patients prior to services being performed C. Maintaining patient confidentiality D. Providing comfortable chairs in the waiting room
What is the type of water supply system that is located at a higher elevation than the community it serves and provides both domestic and fire-protection water?
a. Combination system b. Pumped system c. Gravity system d. Sanitary system
Normal values for urea are generally expressed as urea nitrogen. If it is necessary to convert urea nitrogen values to urea, the concentration may be calculated easily by multiplying the urea nitrogen value by:
A. 0.47. B. 1.47. C. 2.14. D. 28. E. 60.
Which of the following feedback mechanisms regulate the production of 1, 25(OH) 2D3?
A. Negative feedback mechanism associated with circulating levels of calcium and inorganic phosphorus. B. Negative feedback mechanism associated with circulating levels of calcitonin. C. Negative feedback mechanism associated with circulating levels of magnesium. D. Positive feedback mechanism associated with circulating levels of calcium and inorganic phosphorus.