The nurse teaches a client that there are shock absorbers in the back to cushion the spine and to help it move. The client understands that which of the following is another name for shock absorbers:

Vertebral column

Intervertebral disks

Vertebral foramen

Nucleus pulposus

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   The vertebral column refers to the series of vertebrae forming the backbone, not specifically the shock absorbers.
B.   Intervertebral disks are the fibrocartilage pads between vertebrae that act as shock absorbers, allowing movement and cushioning the spine.
C.   The vertebral foramen is the opening in the vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes.
D.   The nucleus pulposus is the gel-like inner core of the intervertebral disk, contributing to its flexibility and shock-absorbing properties.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

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.

A. African Americans B. Asian men C. Postmenopausal Caucasian women D. American Indians

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. African Americans typically have a higher bone density compared to Caucasians and tend to have a lower risk of osteoporosis.
B. Asian men also have a lower risk due to generally higher bone density than Caucasians.
C. Postmenopausal Caucasian women have a higher risk due to hormonal changes after menopause, leading to decreased bone density.
D. American Indians can have varying risks but are not typically considered a population with the highest risk for osteoporosis.

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The nurse teaches a client that there are shock absorbers in the back to cushion the spine and to help it move. The client understands that which of the following is another name for shock absorbers:

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Correct Answer is C

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