Which of the Following Statements Regarding Traumatic Injuries and the Elderly

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding traumatic injuries and the elderly is TRUE?

• A) Hip fractures are responsible for 85% of traumatic deaths.
• B) Head injuries are easy to detect in the elderly.
• C) Bradycardia is an early sign of blood loss.
• D) Injuries are most commonly caused by falls.

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Definitions:

Eidetic Imagery

The rare ability to recall images, sounds, or objects in memory with extreme precision and vividness, often referred to as photographic memory.

Visual Memories

The aspect of memory involved in the encoding, storage, and retrieval of visual information, enabling recall of faces, places, objects, and experiences.

Implicit Memory

A type of long-term memory that enables us to perform tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

Recall

The act of retrieving information or memories from one's past mental store without being explicitly cued or prompted.