Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Elderly Trauma

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of the elderly trauma patient?

• A) The elderly trauma patient is more likely to experience myocardial ischemia as a result of hemorrhage.
• B) Medications like beta-blockers may interfere with normal compensatory mechanisms.
• C) Hemorrhage may not result in tachycardia as expected.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Sleep Deprivation

The condition of not obtaining sufficient sleep, which can negatively affect physical and mental health.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

A condition characterized by persistent sleepiness and often an inability to stay awake during the day, even after adequate nighttime sleep.

Part-Time Job

Employment with fewer hours per week than a full-time job, allowing for flexibility and often used to supplement income or fit around other commitments.

Benzodiazepine

A class of drugs acting on the central nervous system, often prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and other conditions.