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Cardiopulmonary Aging

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USA - Gerontology Quiz on Cardiopulmonary Aging, created by Ben Williams on 20/02/2017.
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Question 1

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Physical inactivity can be deadly for older adults.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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What can cause cardiac arrhythmias in the older adult?
Answer
  • 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.

Question 5

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How might normal aging changes in lung tissue influence gas exchange?
Answer
  • Loss of alveolar-capillary interface
  • Enlargement of alveolar wall and overall size
  • Thickening of Blood
  • Reduced blood volume
  • Increased blood pressure

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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Select the 2 appropriate exercise intensities for elderly patients.
Answer
  • 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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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