Deck 11: Neuromuscular and Movement Function: Coordination,balance,and Gait

Question 1

Changes in coordination in later life include which of the following?

A)Slower hand-eye coordination and decrease in interlimb coordination
B)Smoother gait and ipsilateral hand/foot movement
C)Diminished concern about coordinated action
D)Increased awareness of body in space

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Age-related changes in the axial skeleton are common and include:

A)Forward head position and rounded shoulders
B)Increased thoracic kyphotic curvature (hyperkyphosis)
C)Increased knee flexion angle
D)A more anterior and hyperextended hip position

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Barriers to exercise for older adults include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Fear of falling or injury
B)Availability of appropriate exercise sites
C)Added equipment typically needed for older adults to exercise safely
D)Insufficient resources to join an exercise facility

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A likely cause of gait change in older adults is:

A)Overestimation of remaining postural control and muscle strength leading
B)Failure to perceive and recognize environmental barriers and hazards
C)Adoption of a more cautious walking pattern to address barriers
D)Persistent exhortations by younger adults to slow gait

Question 5

Of the following,which is most likely to assist with or improve balance for older adults?

A)Weightlifting
B)Swimming
C)Tai chi
D)Push-ups

Question 6

Postural control can be thought of as the ability to:

A)Control the body's position in space
B)Orient oneself when standing
C)Move from sitting to standing smoothly
D)Walk without stumbling or falling

Question 7

An individual with poor anticipatory postural control would be likely to:

A)React to a postural challenge like a gentle push
B)Prepare to maintain balance when a potential challenge is coming
C)Move laterally to avoid someone walking in his or her path
D)Stand upright for an extended period of time

Question 8

As age increases,heterogeneity in reaction time:

A)Decreases
B)Increases
C)Remains the same
D)Reaction time is unaffected by aging

Question 9

An advantage of the "functional reach test" is that it:

A)Allows measurement of range of motion while seated
B)Measures sitting endurance and posture
C)Is the best test for assessment in the home
D)Is preferred by most older adults

Question 10

A typical age-related change in posture is:

A)Thoracic hyperkyphosis
B)Hyperextension of cervical vertebrae
C)Lateral kyphosis
D)Increased lumbar lordosis