Seventy-Six-Year-Old Thomas Tripped on a Garden Hose and Broke His

question 91

Multiple Choice

Seventy-six-year-old Thomas tripped on a garden hose and broke his leg. His 17-year-old grandson, Austin, fell while skateboarding and broke his leg. Why is Thomas's injury more of a concern than Austin's injury?

• A) Thomas is less likely to fully recover than Austin is.
• B) Thomas is in more pain than Austin is.
• C) Thomas's tripping may be the first sign of Parkinson's disease.
• D) It is not more of a concern. Austin's break may impede normal development and is the more worrisome event.

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Definitions:

Older-Adult

An individual who is typically defined as being in the later stage of life, often considered to be of age 65 years or older.

Cognitive

Pertaining to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Affective

Related to moods, feelings, and attitudes; an aspect of psychology that studies emotions and their effect.

Stroke

A medical emergency characterized by the sudden loss of brain function due to either a blockage or rupture of blood vessels in the brain.