PTD Hub Older Adult Quiz

1. Question

Which of the following is NOT listed within the functional classifications model?

Physically Fit
Physically Frail
Physically Competent
Physically Dependent

2. Question

What percentage (%) of the population accounts for over 85’s?

2.3%
19%
4.3%

3. Question

Why are mortality rates falling?

Medical treatments are poorer
Medical treatments are improving
People are more sedentary

4. Question

What happens within the body to cause a decrease in bone density?

Osteoblast activity exceeds osteoclast
Osteoclast activity exceeds osteoblast
Increase in calcium and vitamin D

5. Question

Which of the following adaptations do not occur to the skeletal system with ageing?

Decrease in bone density
Increased risk of osteoporosis
Increase in joint flexibility
Increased risk of arthritis

6. Question

What is the technical term for rounded shoulders which can also be characterised by the chin extending forwards?

Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis

7. Question

What type of arthritis is known to be influenced by the auto immune system?

Gout
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis

8. Question

What is the definition for Stroke Volume?

Number of times the heart beats
Amount of blood ejected from the heart per beat
Amount of blood pumped from the heart per minute

9. Question

What adaptation occurs to the hearts wall due to increased peripheral resistance?

Increased thickness of the left ventricle wall
Decreased thickness of the left ventricle wall
Increase in cardiac power
Increased thickness of right ventricle wall

10. Question

Ageing decreases anaerobic threshold which can affect individuals by…..

Increasing lactic acid accumulation
Increasing earlier onset of fatigue
Increasing breathing rate
All of the above

11. Question

Which of the following is not correct?

Exercise can improve immune activity
Exercise can reduce the liklihood of depression and anxiety
Exercise can reduce quality of life
Exercise should focus on improving activities of daily living

12. Question

Which functional impairment can increase the liklihood of falling?

Poor power
Joint pain
Poor gait

13. Question

Which of the following is not an absolute contraindication to exercise?

Infection control
Unexplained lethargy
Uncontrolled pulmonary problems
Recent injurious fall without medical assessment

14. Question

Which category does the following definition fall in to?

‘ as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure’

Definition of Exercise
Definition of Physical Activity

15. Question

Within the Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change by Prochaska and Diclemente, which stage is someone in if they are doing some activity but not yet achieving the ACSM guidelines?

Pre contemplation
Preparation
Action

16. Question

What condition is otherwise known as adhesive capsulitis?

Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Frozen shoulder

17. Question

Which is not associated with frozen shoulder?

Stiffness
Reduced range of movement
Often affects non dominant side
Decrease in pain

18. Question

What is a common side effect to blood pressure medication?

Nausea
Hypotension/postural drop
Reduced proprioceptive feedback

19. Question

There are many different ways to market to the older population but certain messages are more successful at encouraging people to participate. Which of the following messages are not appropriate for engaging older people?

'Easy does it'
'strict programmes will get you results'
'it's never too late to start'

20. Question

Which respiratory term is most affected by the ageing and inactivity process?

Tidal volume
Residual Volume
Forced Vital Capacity

21. Question

Exercise has many benefits for respiratory conditions. Which benefit is not associated with exercise?

Decrease in breathlessness
Improvements in posture
Improvements in gaseous exchange
Decrease in muscular strength

22. Question

Which of the following is not correct?

Exercise can improve immune activity
Exercise can reduce the likelihood of depression and anxiety
Exercise can reduce quality of life
Exercise should focus on improving activities of daily living

23. Question

What is the recommended duration of exercise for people with dementia according to the ACSM’s guidelines?

30-40 minutes working up to 60 minutes
45-60 minutes working up to 90 minutes
15-20 minutes working up to 45 minutes

24. Question

What reading indicates stage 1 hypertension?

160/90 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
140/100 mmHg

25. Question

What detects changes in blood pressure?

Baroreceptors
Chemoreceptors
Proprioceptors

26. Question

What is a side effect of uncontrolled diabetes?

Bruising
Peripheral neuropathy
Headaches