31. Which of the following statements regarding decubitus ulcers is true? cells
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31. Which of the following statements regarding decubitus ulcers is true?
cells start dying if blood flow is reduced for an hour
ulcers heal quickly if they are treated appropriately
the legs are the most susceptible body part
pressure and immobility are the main causes
32. What is the most common type of arthritis in adults?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Gout
33. Which of the following increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration?
Hypotension
Diabetes
Cataracts
Atherosclerosis
34. Which of the following statements is true if one maintains a high level of physical activity throughout life?
Slower decline in reaction time and recovery time in the muscle system
Slower increase in processing impulses by the CNS
Slower increase in fat and fibers in the muscle system
Slower increase in bone minerals in the skeletal system
35. Which type of muscle fiber is considered to be 'fast contracting and resistant to fatigue'?
Type I
Type IIA
Type IIB
Type IIC
36. Which of the following is not an age related change associated with the lens?
Decline in transparency to all colors of light
Formation of new capillaries in the lens
Reduction in the ability to refract light
Decrease in the elasticity of the lens
37. Which statement regarding crush fractures is true?
they only occur when lifting or carrying a heavy object
the patient tends to lean backwards to take the pressure off the fracture
pulmonary and circulatory systems are not effected by the fracture
nerve function may be compromised by pinching of the bone pieces
38. What is the definition of tidal volume?
the volume of air inspired equals the volume expired at rest
the most air a person can inspire when taking a deep breath
the amount of air left in the lungs following full expiration
the total amount of air that can be in lungs at any one time
39. Tremors, muscle stiffness, inability to complete a motion after it was initiated, loss of balance, weakness, and a stooped posture are all signs of which disease?
Stroke
Alzheimers
Parkinson's
Multi-infarct dementia
40. A pannus is a destructive type of tissue associated with which condition?
Emphysema
Colitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoporosis
cells start dying if blood flow is reduced for an hour
ulcers heal quickly if they are treated appropriately
the legs are the most susceptible body part
pressure and immobility are the main causes
Explanation / Answer
31, pressure and immobility are the main causes
Decubitus ulcers or bed sores are generally caused due to sustained pressure in an area may be due to immobility.
32. Osteoarthritis
As per the estimations of the Arthritis Foundation, about 27 million people are suffering from osteoarthritis, which is the most prominent arthritis.
33. Diabetes and atherosclerosis Both increases the risk of developing age related macular degeneration.
34. Slower decline in reaction time and recovery time in the muscle system
35. Type IIA (Type IIB are liable to fatique)
36. Formation of new capillaries in the lens
37. nerve function may be compromised by pinching of the bone pieces.
Crush fractures of spinal cord often cause pinched nerves, which may cause paralysis of innervating organ.
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