NEW GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE
EXAM WITH Q&A NEWLY MODIFIED 2025/2026
LATEST UPDATE
Which aging theory looks at aging at the cellular level and the cumulative effect
of improper cell functioning and loss of cells? (genetic/heredity) -- ANSWER--
Hayflick limit
Which aging theory involves a chemical reaction that causes irreparable
spontaneous damage to DNA? (non-genetic) -- ANSWER--Crosslinking
What are the indicators of frailty? -- ANSWER--- Institutionalized
- Dependent in > 1 ADL
- Prone to fall, fracture, illness, disability
- Loss of physiologic reserve
- Increased social dependency
Grip strength, walking speed, weight loss, fatigue, and low physical activity are
all factors in what screen? -- ANSWER--Fried Frailty Screen
According to the Fried Frailty Screen:
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,________= Nonfrail
____-____= Intermediate
____-_____ = Frail -- ANSWER--- 0
- 1-2
- 3-5
- Do you avoid activities because you are afraid of falling?
The 15 point Borg Exertional Scale is recommended for patient taking
________ _________ because perceived exertion is not affected. -- ANSWER--
Beta blockers
What does the Borg Scale measure? -- ANSWER--Exertion
What does the Borg 10 point Dyspnea Scale measure? -- ANSWER--
Breathlessness / Exercise intensity
What does the Angina Scale measure? -- ANSWER--Chest pain
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,What does the Claudication Scale measure? -- ANSWER--Cramping (subjective
grading scale for PVD pain)
A red flag from a systems review would be when resting heart rate is greater
than _____ or less _____bpm. -- ANSWER--120, 50
A red flag from a systems review would be when resting systolic BP is greater
than _________ or less than__________. -- ANSWER--200, 90
A red flag from a systems review would be when weight gain is greater than
______-______ lbs/day (may indicate CHF) -- ANSWER--4-6
Ankle edema, acute angina, and acute dizziness are all ______ _____. --
ANSWER--Red flags
Low grip strength was shown to consistently to be associated with increased
likelihood of
__________ __________, development of _____________, and increased risk
of
_____________ or prolonged length of stay after hospitalization or surgery. --
ANSWER---
Premature mortality
- Disability
- Complications
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, Why does frailty matter? -- ANSWER--- Highest risk for poor outcomes
- Slowest recovery time
- Most iatrogenic (associated) complications
- Highest mortality rates
What are some questions that you might ask a frail older adult to find out about
their functional status/activity level history? -- ANSWER--- Have you fallen in
the past year? If so, how many times?
- Do you have a fear of falling?
- How many times did you leave your home in the last week?
- Do you need assistance to leave your home?
What do movement changes in the elderly result from? -- ANSWER--- Normal
age changes
- Hypokinesis (inactivity)
- Pathology
What is of most concern to PT professionals regarding movement changes in
the elderly? --
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EXAM WITH Q&A NEWLY MODIFIED 2025/2026
LATEST UPDATE
Which aging theory looks at aging at the cellular level and the cumulative effect
of improper cell functioning and loss of cells? (genetic/heredity) -- ANSWER--
Hayflick limit
Which aging theory involves a chemical reaction that causes irreparable
spontaneous damage to DNA? (non-genetic) -- ANSWER--Crosslinking
What are the indicators of frailty? -- ANSWER--- Institutionalized
- Dependent in > 1 ADL
- Prone to fall, fracture, illness, disability
- Loss of physiologic reserve
- Increased social dependency
Grip strength, walking speed, weight loss, fatigue, and low physical activity are
all factors in what screen? -- ANSWER--Fried Frailty Screen
According to the Fried Frailty Screen:
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,________= Nonfrail
____-____= Intermediate
____-_____ = Frail -- ANSWER--- 0
- 1-2
- 3-5
- Do you avoid activities because you are afraid of falling?
The 15 point Borg Exertional Scale is recommended for patient taking
________ _________ because perceived exertion is not affected. -- ANSWER--
Beta blockers
What does the Borg Scale measure? -- ANSWER--Exertion
What does the Borg 10 point Dyspnea Scale measure? -- ANSWER--
Breathlessness / Exercise intensity
What does the Angina Scale measure? -- ANSWER--Chest pain
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,What does the Claudication Scale measure? -- ANSWER--Cramping (subjective
grading scale for PVD pain)
A red flag from a systems review would be when resting heart rate is greater
than _____ or less _____bpm. -- ANSWER--120, 50
A red flag from a systems review would be when resting systolic BP is greater
than _________ or less than__________. -- ANSWER--200, 90
A red flag from a systems review would be when weight gain is greater than
______-______ lbs/day (may indicate CHF) -- ANSWER--4-6
Ankle edema, acute angina, and acute dizziness are all ______ _____. --
ANSWER--Red flags
Low grip strength was shown to consistently to be associated with increased
likelihood of
__________ __________, development of _____________, and increased risk
of
_____________ or prolonged length of stay after hospitalization or surgery. --
ANSWER---
Premature mortality
- Disability
- Complications
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, Why does frailty matter? -- ANSWER--- Highest risk for poor outcomes
- Slowest recovery time
- Most iatrogenic (associated) complications
- Highest mortality rates
What are some questions that you might ask a frail older adult to find out about
their functional status/activity level history? -- ANSWER--- Have you fallen in
the past year? If so, how many times?
- Do you have a fear of falling?
- How many times did you leave your home in the last week?
- Do you need assistance to leave your home?
What do movement changes in the elderly result from? -- ANSWER--- Normal
age changes
- Hypokinesis (inactivity)
- Pathology
What is of most concern to PT professionals regarding movement changes in
the elderly? --
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