Which of the following relationships among alleles of a single gene best explains the observation that a single change in the gene encoding α-keratin results in chickens with frizzled feathers, increased food consumption, higher heart rate and delayed sexual maturity?

Which of the following was true of free blacks in the South between 1830 and 1860?

Mary Brown, age 89, became a resident of the nursing home 3 years ago after sustaining a stroke.  PLOF: Independent (I) transfers gait: hemi-walker mod assist of one in the room and to the bathroom.  After a bout with the flu, Ms. Brown’s CLOF: PT: trunk weakness on the left, beginning scoliosis with lateral left curve, ROM dorsiflexion (-15 degrees) unable to ambulate; ST: poor swallowing, pocketing of food, thickener needed for liquids, OT: edema in hand, weak flexion synergy pattern noted at shoulder, 0 rest of the extremity.   The interdisciplinary team has made the following recommendations for a wheelchair: wedge cushion, lateral support on left, lap tray with an elevated arm trough.  The w/c recommendations have corrected the posture, feeding and edema problems; however Ms. Brown is unable to get out of the w/c independently.  Which of the following best describes the equipment given to Ms. Brown?

All of the following are systemic factors affect healing EXCEPT:

Which of the following is not a cause for polypharmacy?

Match the age span with the geriatric sub-group.

List the four considerations that need to be made when determining restraint use.

True/False Defend (Thorough defense please) Only individuals classified as young and middle old will benefit from a resistance training program to reverse muscle weakness.  

You are treating an 87 year old patient for generalized back pain. Which of the following changes is not a part of the musculoskeletal system during the aging process for your patient?

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