Deck 10: Neuromuscular and Movement Functions: Muscle,bone,and Joints

Question 1

On the basis of the hierarchy developed by Spirduso and colleagues (2005),a physically frail elder is one who:

A)Participates in activities with individuals younger than themselves and exercises on a regular basis for health and well-being
B)Functions independently,although engages only in less physically demanding activities
C)Lives independently with human or environmental assistance but is unable to engage in certain instrumental activities of daily living
D)Requires institutional care or full-time assistance

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Of the following,which is the most readily reversible cause of muscle atrophy in old age?

A)Poor nutrition (especially inadequate protein)
B)Decrease in capillaries per muscle fiber
C)Hormonal and immunological changes
D)Disuse

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is a true statement?

A)Muscle power may be a more important factor in activities of daily living (ADL)performance than muscle strength.
B)Muscle power is not an important factor in ADL performance.
C)Muscle power and muscle strength are equally important to ADL function.
D)Muscle strength is the most important predictor of ADL function.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of sarcopenia?

A)Muscle weakness
B)Reduced function and mobility
C)Increased metabolic cost of movement.
D)Loss of bone stability

Question 5

Loss of muscle strength accelerates at age:

A)20
B)40
C)60
D)70

Question 6

As a general rule,age-related changes in neuromusculoskeletal function:

A)Are highly variable and individual
B)Are a consistent downward spiral to total disability
C)Reflect a U-shaped curve of decline and improvement
D)Are distributed across a bell-shaped curve

Question 7

In the International Classification of Function (ICF)categorization,the term "impairments" refers to:

A)Limitations in activity
B)Difficulty with participation
C)Abnormality of function and structure
D)Any problem with functioning at any level

Question 8

Muscle decrease as a result of lack of physical activity is known as:

A)Muscle atrophy
B)Sarcopenia
C)Lethargy
D)Normal aging

Question 9

Bone mass lost as a result of bed rest is:

A)Gone permanently
B)Very slow to rebound
C)Slow to rebound only in postmenopausal women
D)Quickly recovered with rehabilitation

Question 10

Maximal muscle strength is believed to develop during individuals':

A)Teenage years
B)20s and 30s
C)40s
D)60s