Which One of the Following Is a True Statement About

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a true statement about mobility and safety for older adults?

• A) Use of restraints on older patients helps prevent injuries from falls.
• B) Falls that do not cause physical injury are not significant.
• C) The get-up-and-go test provides a measure of a patient's energy and initiative.
• D) Lowering the bed and fluorescent tapes are interventions to increase safety.

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Definitions:

Intestate

Having died without leaving a valid will. Compare testate.

Uniform Simultaneous Death Act

A legal guideline used to determine the distribution of property when two or more individuals die at the same time with no clear evidence of who died first.

Insurance Proceeds

The money that an insurance company pays out to a policyholder in the event of a covered loss or claim.

Intestate Succession

The process by which property is distributed by law when a person dies without a valid will, determining heirs based on their relationship to the deceased.