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What is the main characteristic of frailty syndrome?
What is the main characteristic of frailty syndrome?
- Decreased vulnerability to dependency and death
- Increased strength and endurance
- Reduced strength, endurance, and physiologic function (correct)
- Enhanced physiologic function
Which assessment tool is used for the quick screening of cognitive dysfunction secondary to dementia or delirium?
Which assessment tool is used for the quick screening of cognitive dysfunction secondary to dementia or delirium?
- PRISMA-7
- Clinical Frailty Scale - Rockwood
- Clock Drawing Test (correct)
- Edmonton Frailty Scale
What is the purpose of the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG Test)?
What is the purpose of the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG Test)?
- Assessment of frailty severity
- Screening for cognitive dysfunction
- Evaluation of gait speed
- Assessment of functional mobility (correct)
Which assessment tool is used for the evaluation of frailty severity?
Which assessment tool is used for the evaluation of frailty severity?
What does the GST-4 Gait Speed Test assess?
What does the GST-4 Gait Speed Test assess?
Which assessment tool is used for the assessment of presence of frailty in 5 minutes?
Which assessment tool is used for the assessment of presence of frailty in 5 minutes?
What is the Edmonton Frail Scale used for?
What is the Edmonton Frail Scale used for?
What does the 'Clinical Frailty Scale - Rockwood' evaluate?
What does the 'Clinical Frailty Scale - Rockwood' evaluate?
Which theoretical construct of frailty counts the number of impairments and conditions in an individual patient to create a Frailty Index?
Which theoretical construct of frailty counts the number of impairments and conditions in an individual patient to create a Frailty Index?
Which physiological state is characterized by decreased reserve and diminished resistance to stressors according to the text?
Which physiological state is characterized by decreased reserve and diminished resistance to stressors according to the text?
Which physiological system is NOT mentioned as being involved in the biological underpinnings of frailty?
Which physiological system is NOT mentioned as being involved in the biological underpinnings of frailty?
What is one of the possible warning signs of frailty?
What is one of the possible warning signs of frailty?
Which epidemiologic research area has NOT led to the identification of a risk factor for frailty?
Which epidemiologic research area has NOT led to the identification of a risk factor for frailty?
Which tool can be used for routine screening and evaluation of frailty?
Which tool can be used for routine screening and evaluation of frailty?
Which characteristic is NOT part of Fried et al.'s phenotypic model of frailty?
Which characteristic is NOT part of Fried et al.'s phenotypic model of frailty?
What is associated with increased likelihood of adverse outcomes including falls, fractures, physical disability, and mortality?
What is associated with increased likelihood of adverse outcomes including falls, fractures, physical disability, and mortality?
What is crucial for the development of interventions against age-related conditions in older persons?
What is crucial for the development of interventions against age-related conditions in older persons?
Which instruments are considered as complementary according to Cesari M, 2014?
Which instruments are considered as complementary according to Cesari M, 2014?
Which group published the 2010 sarcopenia definition?
Which group published the 2010 sarcopenia definition?
What is the primary parameter of sarcopenia according to the 2018 operational definition by EWGSOP2?
What is the primary parameter of sarcopenia according to the 2018 operational definition by EWGSOP2?
How is sarcopenia categorized when it is largely attributable to ageing with no other specific cause evident?
How is sarcopenia categorized when it is largely attributable to ageing with no other specific cause evident?
What differentiates acute sarcopenia from chronic sarcopenia?
What differentiates acute sarcopenia from chronic sarcopenia?
What condition is characterized by reduced lean body mass in the context of excess adiposity?
What condition is characterized by reduced lean body mass in the context of excess adiposity?
What is the Timed Up and Go Test used to assess in older adults?
What is the Timed Up and Go Test used to assess in older adults?
According to EWGSOP2, what confirms the diagnosis of sarcopenia?
According to EWGSOP2, what confirms the diagnosis of sarcopenia?
What does EWGSOP2 emphasize practitioners have ever-increasing possibilities for in relation to sarcopenia?
What does EWGSOP2 emphasize practitioners have ever-increasing possibilities for in relation to sarcopenia?
What is the ICD-10-MC Diagnosis Code used for in relation to sarcopenia?
What is the ICD-10-MC Diagnosis Code used for in relation to sarcopenia?
What are the Chair Stand Test and 4 Stage Balance Test primarily used for in the assessment of sarcopenia?
What are the Chair Stand Test and 4 Stage Balance Test primarily used for in the assessment of sarcopenia?
What is the association between obesity and sarcopenia?
What is the association between obesity and sarcopenia?
Which condition is associated with the sarcopenia phenotype regardless of the cause of malnutrition?
Which condition is associated with the sarcopenia phenotype regardless of the cause of malnutrition?
What has recently been proposed as part of the definition of malnutrition?
What has recently been proposed as part of the definition of malnutrition?
Which quick screening tests are used for sarcopenia diagnosis?
Which quick screening tests are used for sarcopenia diagnosis?
Which tools may be used to test muscle strength, quality, and performance?
Which tools may be used to test muscle strength, quality, and performance?
What is the relationship between low fat mass and sarcopenia?
What is the relationship between low fat mass and sarcopenia?
How does malnutrition affect sarcopenia?
How does malnutrition affect sarcopenia?
Which factor is NOT associated with the severity of sarcopenia?
Which factor is NOT associated with the severity of sarcopenia?
What enhances the accuracy in diagnosing sarcopenia?
What enhances the accuracy in diagnosing sarcopenia?
What is the impact of obesity on muscle function?
What is the impact of obesity on muscle function?
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