Generalizing from Research Described in the Text, You Would Expect

question 95

Multiple Choice

Generalizing from research described in the text, you would expect older adults to suffer the greatest memory decrement on which of the following tasks?

• A) arithmetic calculations, such as balancing a check book
• B) vocabulary, such as that needed to solve a crossword puzzle
• C) story-telling of stories from their distant past or childhood
• D) knowledge of a second language learned in childhood and used in early adulthood

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Definitions:

Suction Control Chamber

A component of a chest drainage system that regulates the pressure and amount of suction applied.

Nasal Cannula

A device consisting of a lightweight tube with two prongs that are placed in the nostrils to deliver supplemental oxygen.

Nursing Assistive Personnel

includes individuals who support nursing staff in providing patient care, such as nursing aides, orderlies, and assistants.

Lung Sounds

Refers to the noises produced by the structures of the lungs during breathing, detected with a stethoscope.