Which of the following is TRUE of aging of the cardiovascular system?
A) The cardiac conduction system remains unaffected unless damaged by myocardial infarction.
B) Thickening of the aorta makes aneurysm due to sudden deceleration less likely than in younger patients.
C) The elderly in hemorrhagic shock may not exhibit tachycardia.
D) The left ventricle atrophies due to increased systemic vascular resistance.
C
You might also like to view...
Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction: ________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Counseling codes are used only if ____.
A. counseling is provided during a complete physical examination B. the patient is referred to a third party for counseling C. a complete history and physical exam does not occur D. counseling is provided by a physician assistant or nurse practitioner E. the patient specifically requests a counseling referral
A frantic woman called 9-1-1 after her father, a 77-year-old man with Alzheimer disease, wandered off into a wooded area near her home. When you arrive at the scene, the woman tells you that she is not sure in which direction her father headed. What should you do?
A) Ask the daughter if her father has any other known medical conditions. B) Notify the dispatcher and request a helicopter to attempt to find the man. C) Have your partner stay with the daughter as you attempt to locate the man. D) Remain with the daughter and immediately request a search and rescue team.
Which of the following causes herpes simplex?
A. Hormones B. A virus C. Unknown causes D. Lice E. Bacteria