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What does research suggest is the percentage contribution of genetic factors to longevity?
20%
What might be the impact of controlling secondary factors that contribute to longevity?
Could result in delaying the age of dependency as an individual age.
An 85-year-old retired male attorney rides his road bike 6 days weekly a minimum of 7 miles in 50 minutes. Using Spirduso's continuum of function, identify the group to which this client would best fit.
physically fit
A 72-year-old female is independent in basic and instrumental ADLs and is able to ambulate in her home and community using a cane. Using Spirduso's continuum of function, identify the group to which this client would best fit.
physically independent
An older adult, with a history of multiple falls, was hospitalized due to a hip fracture sustained during a fall and discharged 3 months ago. According to current research what is this patient's fall risk?
high
What is the reported decline in lower extremity muscle strength among adults between the ages of 30 and 80 years of age? As much as:
40%
In adults, which region shows the greatest decline in flexibility with age?
spine
On average, what percentage of decline in ankle flexibility is found in men between the ages of 55 and 85 years old?
35%
According to some researchers, why do some older adults use larger and higher frequency excursions as measured by center of pressure during quiet stance?
It allows them to obtain more information about their posture from their sensory systems.
How is the muscle response organized in some older adults when responding to a perturbation?
The muscle response organization is disrupted with proximal muscles being activated before distal muscles.
As individuals age, the vibratory threshold measured at the great toe will most likely:
increase
What percentage of vestibular hair and nerve cells are lost by 70 years of age?
40%
Which of the following would be reported in patients with peripheral neuropathy?
Delayed postural response onsets in leg muscles to platform perturbations
A 75-year-old female falls while carrying a large bag of groceries up four stairs. This fall most likely is attributed to a:
diminished anticipatory postural responses.
A therapist is treating an older adult with bilateral foot and ankle numbness and absent vibratory sensation. Which of the following activities would most likely have the highest attentional demand?
Standing on a moveable surface and picking up a heavy object.
What factors have researchers determined contribute to falls among the elderly?
Multiple intrinsic and extrinsic factors contribute to falls in the elderly.
Which of the following older adults will have the greatest reduction in muscle strength?
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According to research by Shumway-Cook et al., which balance test is considered the best single predictor of fall risk in neurologically intact community-dwelling older adults?
Berg Balance Scale
According to systematic reviews, reduction in falls among community-living older adults can only be obtained if:
training is targeted to people whose primary risk factors for falls can be reduced by exercise.
What would be a characteristic gait deviation in a 72-year-old male without neurological pathology compared to a 60-year-old client without neurological pathology?
Shorter stride length, especially during fast walking
What are the critical age-related changes in balance recovery in older adults?
Increased raising of the arms and backward extension of the trunk
Which of the following age-related changes would make it difficult for older adults to manipulate small objects?
Reduced tactile sensation
In older adults a decrease in the capacity to program force production would most likely interfere with the performance of:
a grasp and lift task.
Which of the following statements is true concerning workplace performance for older adults?
The reductions in reaching performance under experimental conditions are not observed in the workplace.
Which of the following statements is true concerning dual task performance among older adults?
After dual task training the cognitive task performance is improved in older adults.
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