Which of the following is TRUE regarding the elderly?
A) A decrease in estrogen leads to increased cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women.
B) Cardiac output remains constant, but hypercholesterolemi a and hypertension increase.
C) There is a marked increase in obesity which is associated with the onset of type 1 diabetes.
D) Osteoporosis can occur in both genders, but is especially common in men.
Question 2
A patient with kyphosis has fallen and is complaining of numbness in both arms. Regarding immobilization, you should:
A) place pillows in voids between the patient and stretcher.
B) disregard immobilization and transport using lights and sirens.
C) apply a cervical collar and transport in a semi-Fowler's position.
D) transport fully immobilized and in a prone position.
The ovaries. In addition to producing ova, the ovaries secrete the female sex hormones, estrogen and
Which of the following statements is true of linkage?
Which is TRUE about the alternation of generations cycle that is diagramed above?
Seated position for massage for the elderly.
Semireclining position for massage for the elderly.
Anterosuperior view of true pelvis (blue)