L14: Physiotherapy Quiz

At what age do most age-related biological functions reach their peak?

What causes the decrease in bone density as people age?

Which type of muscle fibers decrease in amount and size with aging?

What is sarcopenia?

Which of the following is NOT a change that occurs in cartilage with aging?

How does ageing affect the cardiovascular system?

At what age does total brain volume begin to decrease?

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of functional capacity?

What is the first type of daily activity to decline with ageing?

What is functional impairment?

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the development of impairments?

What percentage of older people do NOT return to their pre-hospital level of functioning after hospitalization?

What does the comprehensive geriatric assessment emphasize?

Who typically initiates the geriatric assessment?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)?

What is the main purpose of the Barthel Index?

In the balance test, what position is NOT tested?

Which of the following activities is NOT included in the Barthel Index?

How is interprofessional collaboration defined in the context of healthcare?

What is one major risk factor for developing functional impairments in older people?