Aging Is a Natural Part of Living

question 23

Multiple Choice

Aging is a natural part of living.As you work with older patients,it is important to empathize with their conditions and understand the physiologic changes of the aging process.These changes may include
1) always feeling cold.
2) a heightened state of mental alertness and memory.
3) a greater awareness of their surroundings.
4) a loss of tactile sensation in the fingertips.
5) a greater likelihood of skin damage during movement and transport.
6) less flexibility and joint mobility.

• A)1,3,4,and 6 only.
• B)1,4,5,and 6 only.
• C)2,3,and 5 only.
• D)4,5,and 6 only.

Describe the mechanics of human breathing.

Identify the function of the components of the human respiratory system.

Understand the regulation of the respiratory rate based on oxygen concentration in the blood.

Recognize the structural adaptations of the respiratory system in relation to its function.

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