A Healthcare Professional Who Works in a Senior Center Knows

question 8

Multiple Choice

A healthcare professional who works in a senior center knows about the effects of aging on the pulmonary system, which include which of these? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Decreased chest wall compliance
• B)Decreased lung recoil
• C)Reduced ventilatory reserve
• D)Decreased partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO₂)
• E)Reduced respiratory rate

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Definitions:

Wave Scheduling

A scheduling method in healthcare where patients are appointed in groups at the top of the hour, allowing for flexible consultation times.

Advance Scheduling

The action or practice of arranging appointments, meetings, or events before their intended date, often to ensure availability or preparation.

Agenda

A list or outline of items to be considered, tasks to be accomplished, or points to be discussed, typically for a meeting or event.

Walk-In Patient

An individual who arrives at a healthcare facility without a prior appointment for treatment.