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:

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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 __________.

When a virologist says that a plant is “tolerant” of a virus infection, it means something a little different than it would with a fungal or bacterial disease. In virology, “tolerant” means …