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USA - Gerontology Quiz on Cardiopulmonary Aging, created by Ben Williams on 20/02/2017.

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Cardiopulmonary Aging

Question 1 of 10

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Physical inactivity can be deadly for older adults.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

How does aging affect the cardiovascular system?
Select the 2 most appropriate answers:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Decreases Max HR, Max/Resting SV, and Max/Resting CO.

  • Increases Max O2 Consumption, Exercise/Resting BP.

  • Decreases Max/Resting HR, Max/Resting SV, and Max/Resting CO.

  • Decreases Max HR, Max SV, and Max CO.

  • Decreases Max/Resting HR, Max SV, and Max CO.

  • Decreases Max/Resting HR, Max SV, and Max/Resting CO.

  • No Effect on HR, SV, or CO

  • Increases Max/Resting O2 Consumption, Exercise/Resting BP.

  • Increases Resting O2 Consumption, Resting BP.

  • No Effect on O2 Consumption or BP

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

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How does aging affect the Respiratory System?
Select the 4 appropriate answers.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Increases Residual Volume.

  • Decreases Vital Capacity.

  • No Effect on Total Lung Capacity.

  • Decreases Total Lung Capacity.

  • Increases Respiratory Rate.

  • Decreases Residual Volume.

  • Increases Vital Capacity.

  • Decreases Respiratory Rate.

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

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What can cause cardiac arrhythmias in the older adult?

Select one of the following:

  • Loss of pacemaker cells in the right atrium and an increase in fibrous tissue in the conducting pathways.

  • Decreased parasympathetic activity.

  • Increased sympathetic activity.

  • Increased cardiac output.

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

How might normal aging changes in lung tissue influence gas exchange?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Loss of alveolar-capillary interface

  • Enlargement of alveolar wall and overall size

  • Thickening of Blood

  • Reduced blood volume

  • Increased blood pressure

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Decreased rib-cage mobility and strength of respiratory muscles lead to decreased lung volume in the older adult.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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COPD can result in limited pulmonary reserve due to decreased lung volume and/or obstruction of airflow.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Select the 2 appropriate exercise intensities for elderly patients.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Healthy elderly: 50-70% of max HR

  • Patients with Caridopulmonary conditions: 20-30% of max HR

  • Healthy elderly: 70-85% of max HR

  • Healthy elderly: 30-50% of max HR

  • Patients with Caridopulmonary conditions: 30-50% of max HR

  • Patients with Caridopulmonary conditions: 50-70% of max HR

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

When progressing an elderly patient's exercise presecription, which should be increased first, intensity or duration?

Select one of the following:

  • Duration

  • Intensity

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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Select the proper warning signs for exercise prescription for the elderly.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Angina

  • Resting tachycardia (HR>100)

  • Excessive SOB

  • Fall of SBP >20 mm Hg

  • Slow recovery from activity

  • Fatigue lasting 30 minutes

  • Increased HR following exercise

  • Muscle Soreness

Explanation

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