NCOA Exam #2 2025 Questions and
Answers
Pulse Deficit - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-difference between the apical and radial pulse
rates
Protein - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-An organic compound that is made of one or more
chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells. Essential for
tissue repair.
Carbohydrates - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-the starches and sugars present in foods
Elder Abuse Risk Factors - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Isolation
Depression
Medication/substance abuse
Dementia
Mental health problems
Substance abuse
Types of Elder Abuse - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Physical abuse
Physical neglect
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Financial abuse
Dysphagia - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-difficulty swallowing
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, Phase Advance - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-falling asleep earlier in the evening and
awakening earlier in the morning. Decrease growth hormones and melatonin, and
shift in circadian rhythm are factors behind this.
Sleep Deprivation - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-any significant loss of sleep, resulting in
problems in concentration and irritability
Home Oxygen Systems - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...--compressed gas cylinders (100%
oxygen) 15 L/min
-liquid oxygen systems (100% oxygen for high volume users) 6 L/min
-oxygen concentrators (low flow)
-compressed gas (not appropriate for long term)
Risk Factors Related to Decreased Cardiac Output - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-
Arteriosclerotic changes in blood vessels
Congestive heart failure
Myocardial infraction
Obstructive pulmonary disease
Anxiety and pain
Severe anemia
Risk Factors related to Activity Intolerance - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-*Sedentary life
style
*Decreased sense of self worth or independence
*Generalized weakness, immobility, restricted to bed rest
*Problems with oxygenation
*Cognitive impairment (alzheimers, dementia)
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Answers
Pulse Deficit - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-difference between the apical and radial pulse
rates
Protein - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-An organic compound that is made of one or more
chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells. Essential for
tissue repair.
Carbohydrates - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-the starches and sugars present in foods
Elder Abuse Risk Factors - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Isolation
Depression
Medication/substance abuse
Dementia
Mental health problems
Substance abuse
Types of Elder Abuse - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Physical abuse
Physical neglect
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Financial abuse
Dysphagia - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-difficulty swallowing
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, Phase Advance - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-falling asleep earlier in the evening and
awakening earlier in the morning. Decrease growth hormones and melatonin, and
shift in circadian rhythm are factors behind this.
Sleep Deprivation - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-any significant loss of sleep, resulting in
problems in concentration and irritability
Home Oxygen Systems - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...--compressed gas cylinders (100%
oxygen) 15 L/min
-liquid oxygen systems (100% oxygen for high volume users) 6 L/min
-oxygen concentrators (low flow)
-compressed gas (not appropriate for long term)
Risk Factors Related to Decreased Cardiac Output - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-
Arteriosclerotic changes in blood vessels
Congestive heart failure
Myocardial infraction
Obstructive pulmonary disease
Anxiety and pain
Severe anemia
Risk Factors related to Activity Intolerance - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-*Sedentary life
style
*Decreased sense of self worth or independence
*Generalized weakness, immobility, restricted to bed rest
*Problems with oxygenation
*Cognitive impairment (alzheimers, dementia)
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