During a community screening event for bone density, an elderly client asked the nurse why she is an inch shorter in height. Which of the following responses by the nurse is correct?

"With aging, a large amount of subcutaneous fat is lost, which gives the appearance of decreased height."

"With aging, the spine is not as flexible, which doesn't permit the individual to stand as tall."

"With aging, the cartilage between the bones in the spine gets worn down, which causes decreased height."

"With aging, thickening of the intervertebral disks occurs, which causes pressure breakdown of the spinal vertebrae."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Loss of subcutaneous fat might contribute to changes in appearance but is not primarily responsible for the decrease in height with aging.
B.   Reduced spinal flexibility may contribute to posture changes but doesn’t sufficiently explain the decrease in height.
C.   With aging, the intervertebral discs and cartilage between spinal bones wear down, leading to a decrease in height due to changes in the spine's structure.
D.   Thickening of intervertebral discs is not a typical occurrence with aging and does not explain the decrease in height.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The Cowper gland, also known as the bulbourethral gland, secretes a thin, milky alkaline fluid that neutralizes acidity in the urethra and enhances sperm viability.
B. The prostate gland secretes a milky, slightly acidic fluid that nourishes and protects sperm, contributing to semen volume.
C. The bulbourethral gland (Cowper gland) is responsible for producing the thin, alkaline fluid that neutralizes the urethra and enhances sperm viability.
D. The median sulcus refers to a groove or depression on the surface of an organ and is not associated with secretion in the reproductive system.

A. A peritoneal friction rub B. Loud continual humming bowel sounds C. Hypoactive bowel sounds D. Loud gurgling bowel sounds

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A peritoneal friction rub is a grating sound caused by inflamed surfaces of the peritoneum rubbing together.
B. Borborygmi refers to loud, gurgling bowel sounds often heard with increased intestinal motility.
C. Hypoactive bowel sounds are abnormally decreased or absent bowel sounds.
D. Borborygmi describes the normal sounds made by the movement of gas and fluid in the intestines.

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