Which Information Is Most Important to Obtain During Assessment of an Older

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which information is most important to obtain during assessment of an older adult with a mental disorder?

• A) Functional ability and emotional status
• B) Chronologic age and sexual functioning
• C) Economic status and sources of income
• D) Developmental history, interests, and activities

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Definitions:

Electrophoresis

Electrophoresis is a laboratory technique used to separate DNA, RNA, or protein molecules based on their size and charge by applying an electric field.

DNA Molecules

The fundamental and distinctive characteristics of organisms, encoded in long chains of nucleotides arranged in a double helix.

Cloning

The process of creating genetically identical copies of biological material, including genes, cells, or whole organisms.

Introns

Introns are non-coding sequences within a gene that are removed by RNA splicing during maturation of the final mRNA molecule.