Mature and aging adult - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Which of the following tissues is always avascular? A) connective tissue D) epithelial tissue B) muscle tissue E) nervous tissue C) skeletal tissue Ans:  D Difficulty:  Medium 2. A scientist who examines tissue changes that might indicate disease is called a A) histologist. D) epidemologist B) radiologist. E) endocrinologist. C) pathologist. Ans:  C Difficulty:  Easy 3. The tissue lining body cavities is A) epithelial tissue. D) m...

Test Bank for Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th Edition by Tommie L Norris Test Bank for Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th edition by Tommie L Norris 1. Chapter 1 Although the basic structure of the cell plasma membrane is formed by a lipid bilayer, most of the specific membrane functions are carried out by: A) Bound and transmembrane proteins B) Complex, long carbohydrate chains C) Surface antigens and hormone receptors D) A gating system of selective ion channels Feedback: Th...

PC 705 Module 6 Exam - Hematologic and Neoplasms Pediatric hematologic system: -RBC count above adult levels at birth & gradually decline thereafter -Fetal Hemoglobin have an increased affinity for oxygen -Hemoglobin reaches adult levels between 6-12 months -Decreased erythrocyte lifespan for infants (60-80 days for full term; 20-30 days for premature infants) -Erythrocyte lifespan in children & adolescents is the same as adults (120 days) -Platelets are adult levels -Coagulation factors reach...

WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11 WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11: Pathophysiology Remediation Lesson 1: Homeostasis Concepts 1. Starling's Law of Capillary forces is the force behind the movements of fluid in capillary beds throughout the body. The two forces at work are hydrostatic and osmotic pressures. Homeostasis is achieved when these two forces are equal in the capillary- cell interfaces. When ...

Development correct answer: systematic changes and continuities in the individual that occur between conception and death Physical development correct answer: growth of the body and its organs, functioning of physiological systems include brain, physical signs of aging, changes in motor abilities, etc Cognitive development correct answer: changes and continuities in perception, language, learning, memory, problem solving, and other mental processes psychosocial development correct an...

Question 1 2 / 2 pts Which of the following laboratory results meets criteria for diagnosis of diabetes? random blood glucose greater than 126 mg/dL with classic symptoms of hyperglycemia positive urine ketones Correct! random glucose greater than 200 mg/dL with classic symptoms of hyperglycemia Hgb A1C 6.4% The criterion for the diagnosis of diabetes is either two fasting blood glucose readings with results greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL or a random blood glucose reading greater t...

improvements in health and subsequent longevity throughout the 20th century have resulted in what? correct answers tremendous growth in the size of the elderly population. many changes that accompany aging can affect what? correct answers nutritional status and nutritional requirements successful aging is defined as the ability to maintain three key behaviors, what are those 3 key behaviors? correct answers 1.Low risk of disease-related disability 2.High mental and physical function 3.Ac...

gerontology - correct answer the holistic study of the aging processes and individuals as they mature throughout the adult life span gerontology includes: - correct answer 1. the study of the physical, mental, and social changes of aging 2. analysis of the changes in society as a result of an aging population 3. application of this knowledge to policies and program development geriatrics - correct answer the field more closely aligned with medicine geriatrics involves: - correct a...

1 BIO 210 LECTURE UNIT 2 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ what tissue types make up the integument? Correct Answer: connective, epithelial, muscle (arrector pili), nervous (merkle cells) another term for integument Correct Answer: cutaneous membrane study of skin: Correct Answer: dermatology subcutaneous layer Correct Answer: aka hypodermis, connective and adipose tissue layer just under the dermis thin skin Correct Answer: covers most of the bo...

Gerontology Exam Sample Questions In assessing the aging client, it is importnat for the nurse to recognize: a) The client's ability to perform ADLs b) The financial status of the client c) The job that the client held prior to aging d) All components of well-being, including biological function, psychological function, and social function - ANS D Medications, slower mobility, lack of proper fluid intake, and poor diet can contribute to what common symptom in the elder populatio...