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:

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Oppression

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Frustration-Aggression

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Stereotyping

The act of categorizing individuals or groups into overly simplified and generalized roles based on limited information.