21. Which of the following is a way to reduce the risk of varicose veins? wear t
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21. Which of the following is a way to reduce the risk of varicose veins?
wear tight pants
remain inactive
standing for extended periods
wear special hosiery
22. What are the way(s) that vision in the older adult can be improved?
Magnifying glass
Decrease light
Increase glare
Decrease contrast
23. An exercise program for the healthy older adult should follow which of the following?
Exercises should be performed once a week
Exercises must be performed daily for a minimum of 50 minutes
Exercise programs must be vigorous, extended and frequent
Exercise programs should only focus on range of motion and stretching
24. What does perfusion of the lungs involve?
absorption of oxygen from the blood into the lungs
movement of blood through the pulmonary vessels
absorption of carbon dioxide from the blood into the lungs
movement of blood into the alveolar sacs
25. Which is true in regards to chronological aging?
it can't be altered by the other types of aging
the other types of aging can effectively increase or decrease it
26. Aging has the least effect on which respiratory function?
Perfusion
Ventilation
Diffusion
27. What is angina? It is pain associated with:
decrease in the electrical output from the heart
inflammation of the heart muscles and veins
decrease in blood supply to coronary arteries
increase in pressure against the heart valves
28. "Remembering specific facts that a person tried to learn so they could be remembered" is the definition for which type of memory?
episodic
explicit
short-term
procedural
29. What is social aging?
loss of interest in interaction with other
changes one has in the interaction with others
increase in interest in interacting with others
30. What is homeostasis?
term used to imply normal aging
having proper and fairly stable conditions
having consistent rest/sleep
condition where blood is not flowing freely
wear tight pants
remain inactive
standing for extended periods
wear special hosiery
Explanation / Answer
21.
The different ways to reduce the risk of varicose veins include exercising, eating a high-fiber, low salt-diet, watching weight, avoiding high heels and tight hosiery, elevating legs, changing the sitting and standing position regularly. Among the given options, the right answer is (d) wear special hosiery.
22.
Older people usually become sensitive to glare and bright lights. They feel difficulty reading small print, stinguishing colors, and seeing close objects. Many things can be done to better their vision. Of them, the best one is using magnifying glass. Thus, the correct answer is (a) magnifying glass.
23.
Exercises must be performed daily for a minimum of 50 minutes. Option (b).
24.
Perfusion of the lungs involve absorption of oxygen from the blood into the lungs. Option (a).
25.
It is true of chronological aging that the other types of aging can effectively increase or decrease it. Option (b).
26.
Aging has the least effect on diffusion. Option (c).
27.
Angina is a pain associated with decrease in the electrical output from the heart. Option (a).
28.
The given definition is a definition for episodic type of memory. Option (a).
29.
Loss of interest in interaction with others is called social aging. Option (a).
30.
Homeostasis is having proper and fairly stable conditions. Option (b).
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