Age-Related Changes in Motor Function Quiz

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What is a common risk factor for pressure ulcers in elderly patients?

Regular physical exercise

High blood pressure

Incontinence and moisture (correct)

Increased circulation

Which area is NOT commonly affected by pressure ulcers in elderly patients?

Chest (correct)

Ankles

Greater trochanter

Heels

What is the effect of decreased sweat production on temperature regulation and homeostasis in aging individuals?

No change in temperature regulation

Unpredictable temperature regulation

Increased temperature regulation

Decreased temperature regulation (correct)

What is the impact of decreased sensitivity to touch and perception of pain in aging individuals?

Increased risk for injury from concentrated pressures or excess temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What leads to general thinning and graying of hair in aging individuals?

Decreased melanin production and vascular insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

What can pressure ulcers progress to if not treated promptly?

Damage of deep structures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a normal age-related change in the integumentary system?

Decreased vascularity and easy bruising Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant age-related change in the somatosensory system?

Increased sensitivity of touch associated with decline of peripheral receptors Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical implication of age-related tremors?

Exaggerated by movement and emotion Signup and view all the answers

How do age-related changes affect balance control in the vestibular system?

Increased postural sway Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical age-related change in the cognitive abilities related to numeric tasks?

Abilities peak in mid-40s and are well maintained until 60s Signup and view all the answers

What is a common age-related change in sensory system hearing?

Buildup of cerumen (ear wax) resulting in conductive hearing loss Signup and view all the answers

What intervention is recommended to slow or reverse age-related changes?

Correction of medical problems to improve cerebral blood flow Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of age-related changes on movement?

Both reaction time and movement time are increased Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical age-related change in vision?

Decreased ability to adapt to dark and light Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of age-related tremors?

Rarely resting Signup and view all the answers

What is an effect of decreased vascularity in the integumentary system due to aging?

Decreased resistance to injury and infection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an accessory digestive organ?

Small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of peristalsis in the digestive process?

Mechanical digestion Signup and view all the answers

In aging individuals, which gastrointestinal disorder is associated with an increased risk?

Fecal incontinence Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for secreting enzymes to aid in the chemical digestion of food?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the large intestine in the digestive process?

Elimination of indigestible substances as feces Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle is responsible for peristalsis in the GI tract?

Smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the esophagus in the digestive process?

Swallowing Signup and view all the answers

Which gastrointestinal disorder is associated with aging and an increased risk of GI bleeding?

Colorectal cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive process?

Mechanical digestion Signup and view all the answers

What role do the salivary glands play in the digestive process?

Chemical digestion Signup and view all the answers

What is the major age-related physiological change in older people?

Sarcopenia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of weight loss due to wasting in older people?

Poor dietary food intake Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as abnormally loose stool accompanied by a change in frequency or volume?

Diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of diarrhea?

Digestive enzyme secretion Signup and view all the answers

Where does 50% of institutionalized elderly experience fecal incontinence?

Gastrointestinal system Signup and view all the answers

What is the sensory division responsible for in the nervous system?

Gathering information to monitor changes Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system experiences atrophy with aging, leading to a loss of cerebral mass?

Central nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic age-related change in synaptic transmission?

Slowing of many neural processes Signup and view all the answers

Which area experiences selective cell loss with aging, particularly associated with pathology such as Alzheimer's dementia?

Cerebral cortex Signup and view all the answers

What leads to a decline in skeletal muscle mass with aging?

Reduced physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor contributing to fecal incontinence in elderly patients?

Cognitive impairment Signup and view all the answers

What is a common intervention to prevent aspiration in elderly patients during mealtimes?

Use consistent feeding techniques Signup and view all the answers