Older Adults Are Able to Maintain Their Ability to Recover

question 13

Multiple Choice

Older adults are able to maintain their ability to recover from disturbed balance when which of the following systems remains intact?

• A) Visual
• B) Vestibular
• C) Endocrine
• D) Visual and vestibular
• E) Visual and endocrine

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Definitions:

Physical Examination

A clinical assessment where a medical professional evaluates the body of a patient for any potential medical conditions.

Clinic Checkup

A routine medical examination at a clinic to assess general health or monitor an existing condition.

Ortolani Sign

A clinical finding in the physical examination of infants, indicating developmental dysplasia of the hip.

Moro Reflex

An involuntary response seen in newborns, which is triggered by a sudden loss of support, making the baby startle, fling arms out sideways, and then quickly pull them back.