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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Which of the following statement best defines immunity theory?
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Immunity theory is a programmed accumulation of damage and a decline of the immune system’s function. It is an autoimmune phenomenon in generalized and prolonged form.
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Immunity theory is a programmed accumulation of damage and a decline of the immune system’s function. It is an autoimmune phenomenon in generalized and prolonged form.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following statement best defines the wear-and-tear theory?
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It describes that after repeated use, damaged cells in the body structures wear out from the harmful effects of internal and external stressors, now known as free radicals.
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It describes that after repeated use, damaged cells in the body structures wear out from the harmful effects of internal and external stressors, now known as free radicals.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Select the statement that best defines the programmed theory.
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It is a biological theory that describes that the “biologic clock” starts at conception and an individual’s genetic program determines changes as one age.
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It is a biological theory that describes that the “biologic clock” starts at conception and an individual’s genetic program determines changes as one age.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Select from the following statement that best describes Erik Erikson’s theory.
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It is a developmental theory that explains that theory identifies eight stages of developmental tasks throughout the life span; the eighth, and final stage is integrity versus despair.
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It is a developmental theory that explains that theory identifies eight stages of developmental tasks throughout the life span; the eighth, and final stage is integrity versus despair.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
The following are physiologic changes that make older adults vulnerable to injury and disease. What physiologic change is not clinically significant?
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Slower response is not clinically significant physiologic change.
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Slower response is not clinically significant physiologic change.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
What would be the sensible reason why many older adults have problems with sleep?
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Because they have shorter stages of sleep, they cannot fall asleep at night and do not sleep soundly after they fall asleep.
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Because they have shorter stages of sleep, they cannot fall asleep at night and do not sleep soundly after they fall asleep.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
When aging, what would be the best explanation when cardiac output decreases given that the heart’s contractility decreases in response to increased demands?
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Vessels losing elasticity is the best explanation for decreased cardiac output which results in decreased output.
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Vessels losing elasticity is the best explanation for decreased cardiac output which results in decreased output.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
This blood pressure refers to the level of blood pressure during the contraction phase.
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Systolic blood pressure is a contraction phase that occurs during a cardiac cycle, while diastolic is known as the relaxation phase
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Systolic blood pressure is a contraction phase that occurs during a cardiac cycle, while diastolic is known as the relaxation phase
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
This blood pressure refers to the stage when the chambers of the heart are filling with blood.
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During the diastolic or the relaxation phase, the chambers of the heart are filled with blood to supply and pump blood when systolic initiates.
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During the diastolic or the relaxation phase, the chambers of the heart are filled with blood to supply and pump blood when systolic initiates.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the following statement best describes oxygenation?
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It is a major age-related change to the respiratory system where increased ventilation and perfusion are imbalanced; increased dead space in the lungs and a decrease of alveolar surface area.
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It is a major age-related change to the respiratory system where increased ventilation and perfusion are imbalanced; increased dead space in the lungs and a decrease of alveolar surface area.