Which of the Following Terms Applies to Older Adults Whose

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms applies to older adults whose physical and/or mental impairments are so extensive that they cannot care for themselves?

• A)Frail elderly
• B)Gerontological group
• C)Caregiver's burden
• D)Terminally aged

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Definitions:

M/Z Value

Mass-to-charge ratio, a key concept in mass spectrometry used to identify molecules by their mass and charge.

M+2 Peak

Denotes a secondary peak in mass spectrometry, two units higher than the molecular ion peak, often indicative of the presence of isotopes like sulfur-32 or the incorporation of two chlorine or bromine atoms.

MS Peak

A representation of a specific mass-to-charge ratio detected in mass spectrometry, indicating the presence of a particular ion or molecule fragment.

Major Isotopes

The most abundant isotopes of an element, which have a significant presence in nature.