Which of the following statements about elder abuse is NOT true?
a. Elder abuse generally is limited to low socioeconomic situations.
b. Injuries that cannot be explained are the primary finding.
c. The victim frequently is no longer able to be independent, and the family has difficulty upholding commitments to provide care.
d. It may be important to note inconsistencies between the histories obtained from the patient and from family members.
a
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A) Respiratory rate that is faster than normal B) Deep, labored respirations C) Occasional, gasping breaths D) Alternating deep and shallow breaths
When discussing the specific location of a body structure, or the relationship of one body structure to another, it is assumed the body is in a specific position called the anatomic position. Describe the correct anatomic position.
What will be an ideal response?
A 7-year-old child was playing near a large pile of sand when the ground underneath him collapsed. You can hear him crying and asking for his mother. Until the technical rescue team arrives at the scene, you should:
A) get as close to the edge of the trench as possible and attempt to visualize the child. B) maintain verbal contact with the child, but avoid going near the edge of the trench. C) throw the child a rope and ask him to tie it around his waist so you can pull him out. D) use several long backboards as shoring to decrease the risk of a secondary collapse.
California resident Lizzy Craze in 2014 had lived the longest with a ________ transplant, having received one at age 2 in 1984, which grew as she grew.
A. liver B. brain C. kidney D. face E. heart