Which of the following words defines the progressive loss of hearing ability caused by the normal aging process?
a. Pernicious anemia
b. Presbycusis
c. Transient ischemic attack
d. Macular degeneration
b
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Which of the following sentences best describes a partial-thickness burn?
a. The skin is red and moist, and blisters have formed. b. The skin is charred or blackened and lacks sensation. c. The skin is red, but dry and painful. d. The skin is white and dry with no sensation of pain.
Which of the following factors would explain why there is a weaker grip on the ulnar side of the hand?
a. Active finger flexion range of motion (ROM) increases from the radial to the ulnar side of the hand, lending to increased occurrence of active insufficiency of the ulnar digits. b. Active finger flexion ROM increases from the ulnar to the radial side of the hand, lending to increased occurrence of active insufficiency of the radial digits. c. Active finger flexion is the same in all fingers. d. Weaker grip is not possible with the ulnar side of the hand.