Many Older Adults Have Difficulty with Being Steady on Their

question 231

Multiple Choice

Many older adults have difficulty with being steady on their feet, having difficulty with their gait, and overall balance issues. Research suggests that this is because as we age we commonly experience a loss of __________

• A) white matter.
• B) gray matter.
• C) substantia nigra cells.
• D) cerebellar lobes.

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Definitions:

Contamination

The presence of unwanted substances or impurities that can cause harm or reduce purity.

Anesthetic

A substance used to induce insensitivity to pain, typically during surgical procedures.

Scrub

(1) Claim scrubbing ensures that claims are correctly coded before being sent to the insurance company, which reduces denials and increases payments to the practice; (2) Specific and thorough hand-washing procedure performed for six minutes before taking part in any sterile surgical procedure.

Hand Washing

The act of cleansing the hands with soap and water or sanitizer to remove dirt, pathogens, or other substances.