"Demographic Fatigue" Refers to the Idea That as People Get

question 17

True/False

"Demographic fatigue" refers to the idea that as people get older they tend to tire more easily.

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Definitions:

Venous Stasis Ulcer

A type of ulcer that develops primarily on the lower legs, as a result of chronic venous insufficiency and poor blood circulation.

Pulsus Paradoxus

An exaggerated decrease in systolic blood pressure during inspiration, often indicating specific types of heart or chest problems.

Pulsus Alternans

A physical finding where there is alternating amplitude of the pulse with each beat, usually indicating left ventricular dysfunction.

Pulsus Bigeminus

A pattern of the heartbeat where normal beats alternate with premature contractions or abnormal beats, typically felt as an irregular pulse.