Exercise Capacity and Reserve Capacity

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What is a potential consequence of respiratory infections in older adults?

Reduced risk of hospitalization

Increased exercise capacity

Improved gas exchange

Respiratory failure (correct)

What is a consequence of reduced exercise capacity and reduced reserve capacity in older adults?

Enhanced quality of life

Impaired functional independence and quality of life (correct)

Improved functional independence

Increased muscle mass

What is a common type of incontinence characterized by leakage of urine during activities that increase intraabdominal pressure?

Functional incontinence

Stress incontinence (correct)

Urge incontinence

Overflow incontinence

What is a common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that contributes to the increased risk of respiratory infections in older adults?

Age-related declines in immune function Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that can contribute to urinary incontinence?

Weakened pelvic floor muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of reduced exercise capacity in older adults?

Decreased tolerance for exertion Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of aging on the immune system in older adults?

Age-related declines in immune function Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of incontinence characterized by a sudden and strong urge to urinate followed by involuntary loss of urine?

Urge incontinence Signup and view all the answers

What is a common site of infection in urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that contributes to the increased risk of respiratory infections in older adults in community or healthcare settings?

Increased exposure to infectious agents Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of reduced reserve capacity in older adults?

Diminished ability to respond to increased physical demands or stressors Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of aging on alveolar PO2?

It remains constant Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a decreased surface area for gas exchange?

Impaired lung function and decreased oxygen uptake Signup and view all the answers

What is the alveolar-arterial (A-a) oxygen gradient?

The difference in oxygen partial pressure between the alveoli and arterial blood Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to a decrease in surface area for gas exchange?

Surgical removal of lung tissue and aging Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of aging on the efficiency of oxygen exchange in the lungs?

It decreases the efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the site of gas exchange in the lungs?

Alveoli Signup and view all the answers