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What is a potential consequence of respiratory infections in older adults?
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?
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?
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)?
What is a common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
What is a factor that contributes to the increased risk of respiratory infections in older adults?
What is a factor that contributes to the increased risk of respiratory infections in older adults?
What is a factor that can contribute to urinary incontinence?
What is a factor that can contribute to urinary incontinence?
What is a characteristic of reduced exercise capacity in older adults?
What is a characteristic of reduced exercise capacity in older adults?
What is a consequence of aging on the immune system in older adults?
What is a consequence of aging on the immune system in older adults?
What is a type of incontinence characterized by a sudden and strong urge to urinate followed by involuntary loss of urine?
What is a type of incontinence characterized by a sudden and strong urge to urinate followed by involuntary loss of urine?
What is a common site of infection in urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
What is a common site of infection in urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
What is a factor that contributes to the increased risk of respiratory infections in older adults in community or healthcare settings?
What is a factor that contributes to the increased risk of respiratory infections in older adults in community or healthcare settings?
What is a consequence of reduced reserve capacity in older adults?
What is a consequence of reduced reserve capacity in older adults?
What is the effect of aging on alveolar PO2?
What is the effect of aging on alveolar PO2?
What is the consequence of a decreased surface area for gas exchange?
What is the consequence of a decreased surface area for gas exchange?
What is the alveolar-arterial (A-a) oxygen gradient?
What is the alveolar-arterial (A-a) oxygen gradient?
What can lead to a decrease in surface area for gas exchange?
What can lead to a decrease in surface area for gas exchange?
What is the impact of aging on the efficiency of oxygen exchange in the lungs?
What is the impact of aging on the efficiency of oxygen exchange in the lungs?
What is the site of gas exchange in the lungs?
What is the site of gas exchange in the lungs?
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