Question 1

Bone mass lost as a result of bed rest is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gone permanently
B)  Very slow to rebound
C)  Slow to rebound only in postmenopausal women
D)  Quickly recovered with rehabilitation D

Question 2

Of the following,which is the most readily reversible cause of muscle atrophy in old age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor nutrition (especially inadequate protein) 
B)  Decrease in capillaries per muscle fiber
C)  Hormonal and immunological changes
D)  Disuse D

Question 3

As a general rule,age-related changes in neuromusculoskeletal function:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are highly variable and individual
B)  Are a consistent downward spiral to total disability
C)  Reflect a U-shaped curve of decline and improvement
D)  Are distributed across a bell-shaped curve A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of sarcopenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle weakness
B)  Reduced function and mobility
C)  Increased metabolic cost of movement.
D)  Loss of bone stability

Question 5

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle power may be a more important factor in activities of daily living (ADL) performance than muscle strength.
B)  Muscle power is not an important factor in ADL performance.
C)  Muscle power and muscle strength are equally important to ADL function.
D)  Muscle strength is the most important predictor of ADL function.

Question 6

Maximal muscle strength is believed to develop during individuals':

Accepted Answer

A)  Teenage years
B)  20s and 30s
C)  40s
D)  60s

Question 7

In the International Classification of Function (ICF)categorization,the term "impairments" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Limitations in activity
B)  Difficulty with participation
C)  Abnormality of function and structure
D)  Any problem with functioning at any level

Question 8

On the basis of the hierarchy developed by Spirduso and colleagues (2005),a physically frail elder is one who:

Accepted Answer

A)  Participates in activities with individuals younger than themselves and exercises on a regular basis for health and well-being
B)  Functions independently,although engages only in less physically demanding activities
C)  Lives independently with human or environmental assistance but is unable to engage in certain instrumental activities of daily living
D)  Requires institutional care or full-time assistance

Question 9

Muscle decrease as a result of lack of physical activity is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle atrophy
B)  Sarcopenia
C)  Lethargy
D)  Normal aging

Question 10

Loss of muscle strength accelerates at age:

Accepted Answer

A)  20
B)  40
C)  60
D)  70

Exam 10: Neuromuscular and Movement Functions: Muscle,bone,and Joints