Part II: Free Response Questions The next three questions are free response questions. I understand that these questions are displayed as “Spacer” in the list on the right side of the screen. I acknowledge that there are three free-response questions on this exam, which I must complete on paper during the allotted exam time. I also understand that I will write my responses on three different sheets of paper, show them to the camera before submitting the exam, and take pictures to upload to the Free Response for Test 2 using the provided link in the Exams module.

Short Answer: (Worth 3 points) Ginger Thomas, age 83, has been referred to physical therapy with a recent diagnosis of postural hypotension.  The PT noted in the initial examination that the patient had had 3 falls in the past month.  In addition to strengthening and balance activities the PT has delegated patient education on safety & preventive strategies to the PTA.  List three (3) strategies Mrs. Thomas could begin implementing immediately to reduce her high risk of falls.

Evidence indicates that among religious older people, __________ contributes substantially to higher self-esteem, optimism, and life satisfaction.

Among frail aging adults living alone and in inner-city areas, fear of crime __________.

Short Answer: (Worth 2 points) The patient has been on an aerobic exercise regime for 6 weeks.  Identify one (1) benefit from this program for each of the following systems. Respiratory Response: Cardiovascular Response:

Next some question about Project 3 and the language interpreted there.

The Body Mass Index is used to determine how obesity. How is an individual with a BMI of 18.5-24.9 classified by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Insititute NHLBI) Fall 2024

Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of adipose tissue to the extent that health is impaired. An individual may experience all of the following when diagnosed as being overweight except?

Childhood obesity has been linked to all of the following with the exception of?

Among the strongest risk factors for late-life depression is __________.