BSNC 1000 - Final Practice Questions With Correct Answers(SCORED A+)

Normal age-related changes in the nervous system can include all of the following except which one? a. Changes in sleep patterns b. Delayed reaction time c. Increased perception of pain d. Reduced blood flow to the brain e. Slower reflexes - ANSWER C. A nurse is assessing an older adult's risk for falls. One of the questions that the nurse asks is whether the older adult has fallen in the past year. The nurse asks this because individuals who have fallen: a. Are more likely to sustain injuries if they fall again than persons who did not fall in the past year. b. Are most likely to have a balance disorder as compared to persons who did not fall in the past year c. Have most likely developed a fear of falling as compared to persons who did not fall in the past year. d. Have a higher risk of falling again than persons who did not fall in the past year. - ANSWER C. The nurse is assessing the way the client walks. Which of the following is the name for the manner of walking? a. Activity tolerance b. Body alignment c. Range of motion d. Gait - ANSWER D. Which part of the bone does remodeling primarily occur? a. The surface of trabeculae of spongy bone b. The central canals of compact bone c. The outer surface of all bones d. Only in long bones such as the femur and humerus - ANSWER C. Common characteristics of early (acute) inflammation include all of the following except: a. Redness b. Heat c. Accumulation of fluid in the tissue d. Tissue shrinkage e. Pain - ANSWER D. Which of the following is an outcome of the inflammatory process that is considered to be most beneficial?