A 70-Year-Old Male Nursing Home Resident Developed a Dermal Pressure

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old male nursing home resident developed a dermal pressure ulcer.This condition is most often caused by (select all that apply) :

• A) Shearing forces
• B) Friction
• C) Moisture
• D) Unrelieved pressure
• E) High-carbohydrate diet

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Definitions:

Volley Principle

A theory in auditory processing that suggests groups of auditory neurons fire in rapid succession, allowing for the perception of sounds higher than 1000 Hz.

Pitch

A term used in both music and acoustics to describe the perceived frequency of a sound, determining how high or low it sounds.

High-Pitched

Sounds that have a high frequency, often perceived as sharp or squeaky.

Low Frequency

Pertains to waves, such as sound or electromagnetic waves, that have a relatively low rate of oscillation or cycles per second.