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What should Kay's physiotherapist include in the initial assessment?
What should Kay's physiotherapist include in the initial assessment?
- Evaluation of lung function
- Assessment of vision
- Evaluation of liver function
- Assessment of handgrip strength (correct)
What does sarcopenia refer to?
What does sarcopenia refer to?
- Loss of muscle mass and function in later life (correct)
- Decrease in heart rate
- Decrease in lung capacity
- Loss of bone mass
Which framework is used to express the core competencies of healthcare professionals involved in the care of the older person?
Which framework is used to express the core competencies of healthcare professionals involved in the care of the older person?
- 5Ms framework (correct)
- 7Ps framework
- 3Rs framework
- 4Ds framework
What can aging cause in a variety of organs and systems?
What can aging cause in a variety of organs and systems?
What is the correlation between aging and chronic diseases in humans?
What is the correlation between aging and chronic diseases in humans?
What is the purpose of differentiating normal aging from incipient muscle weakness?
What is the purpose of differentiating normal aging from incipient muscle weakness?
What term was coined in the 1960s to describe immobility, instability, incontinence, and impaired intellect in older adults?
What term was coined in the 1960s to describe immobility, instability, incontinence, and impaired intellect in older adults?
What framework was presented by Dr. Mary Tinetti in 2017 to express the specialist knowledge and skills required to deliver care to older people?
What framework was presented by Dr. Mary Tinetti in 2017 to express the specialist knowledge and skills required to deliver care to older people?
What do older people frequently have that are intricately related to their acute and chronic medical conditions?
What do older people frequently have that are intricately related to their acute and chronic medical conditions?
What do healthcare professionals involved in the care of older people require to navigate the complexity of their healthcare needs?
What do healthcare professionals involved in the care of older people require to navigate the complexity of their healthcare needs?
What should the physiotherapist start by learning about in order to provide patient-centered care?
What should the physiotherapist start by learning about in order to provide patient-centered care?
In which annual meeting did Dr. Mary Tinetti present the Geriatric 5Ms framework?
In which annual meeting did Dr. Mary Tinetti present the Geriatric 5Ms framework?
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