EMS 110 CHAPTER 35 QUIZ EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
Poor maintenance of home, poor personal care, and dietary neglect are all
possible indicators of ____________ elder abuse.
Physical
During the natural process of aging, the number of functional cilia in the
respiratory system decreases, resulting in:
A decreased ability to cough
The stooped posture of some older people, which gives them a humpback
appearance, is called:
Kyphosis
Talking about an elderly patient in front of him or her to other members of the
family:
May cause the patient to think that he or she has no say in making decisions
Common causes of depression in the elderly include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
An acute onset of dementia
In contrast to younger patients, older patients are more prone to a decrease in
blood pressure (BP) upon standing because:
The body is less able to adapt the BP to rapid postural changes
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
Poor maintenance of home, poor personal care, and dietary neglect are all
possible indicators of ____________ elder abuse.
Physical
During the natural process of aging, the number of functional cilia in the
respiratory system decreases, resulting in:
A decreased ability to cough
The stooped posture of some older people, which gives them a humpback
appearance, is called:
Kyphosis
Talking about an elderly patient in front of him or her to other members of the
family:
May cause the patient to think that he or she has no say in making decisions
Common causes of depression in the elderly include all of the following,
EXCEPT:
An acute onset of dementia
In contrast to younger patients, older patients are more prone to a decrease in
blood pressure (BP) upon standing because:
The body is less able to adapt the BP to rapid postural changes
