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beccaep

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Increased residual lung volume with aging is the result of all of the following except
 
  a. Kyphosis
  b. Decreased elastic recoil
  c. Decrease in the number of functioning alveoli
  d. Decreased efficiency of gas exchange in the alveoli

Question 2

An older adult's ability to function is
 
  a. The ability to have quality of life
  b. The ability to perform ADLs, perform instrumental ADLs, and have quality of life
  c. The ability to drive a car
  d. The ability to work, drive, shop, and exercise as before


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ErinKing

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
All of the responses are normal aging changes, but response D affects the efficiency of oxygen availability.

Answer to Question 2

B
The definition of function is the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs, taking into consideration quality of life. The level of functioning may not be as it was, however, when the person was younger (response D).


beccaep

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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