How is aging recognized by gerontologists as a developmental process?
a. Measured in chronologic years
b. Directly related to heredity
c. Related to behavioral characteristics
d. Begins at the time of birth
D
Geriatrics is the science of old age and the application of knowledge related to the biologic, bio-medical, behavioral, and social aspects of aging.
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During pathophysiology class, a nursing student asks the faculty what purpose do the osteoprogenitor cells serve. From the following list, identify the purpose of these cells. Select all that apply
A) Formation of red blood cells B) Growth and remodeling of bone C) Anchorage point for blood vessels D) Repair of bone E) Supply nerves to the bone matrix
A nurse records the assessment of stasis dermatitis on an intake assessment for a patient with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). What is the best way to describe this finding?
a. Brownish skin discoloration on the lower legs b. Ulceration on medial surface of the lower legs c. Edema in the lower legs d. Purple rash on medial surface of the lower legs
Parents ask the nurse to explain what it means then the pediatrician says that their child's vesicoureteral reflux is a grade I. Which of the following is the nurse's best response to explain the significance of the grade?
a. In grade I there is already some amount of renal scarring. b. There is some loss of kidney function, but it is no more than 50%. c. This grade of reflux is most likely to resolve spontaneously. d. Grade I is the most serious grade of vesicoureteral reflux.
Test Result: Glucose Present
What will be an ideal response?