Which of the following is an example of ageism?

A. Treating an older adult patient respectfully
B. Assuming an older adult patient who is forgetful has Alzheimer's disease
C. Finding out information about an older adult patient's life
D. Making sure an older adult patient fully understands instructions


Answer: B

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

A patient suffering blunt trauma to the abdomen has a lacerated liver. Which of the following represents the most immediate threat to life?

A) Infection B) Pain C) Peritonitis D) Hemorrhage

Health Professions

INERGEN extinguishing systems are designed to protect against surface-burning fires for ___________

a. Class A hazards b. Class B and Class C hazards c. Class A, Class B, and Class C hazards d. Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class D hazards

Health Professions

____ cooling techniques often involve "common sense" activities such as removal of PPE, evaporation of sweat, and moving to a cooler environment.

A. Reactive B. Passive C. Active D. Immersion

Health Professions

What is causative agent in the majority of cases of acute epiglottitis?

A. Streptococcus B. MRSA C. Parainfluenza virus D. Haemophilus influenzae type B

Health Professions