An Older Adult's Inability to Catch a Ball May Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

An older adult's inability to catch a ball may be due to which of the following?

• A) A decline in visual abilities
• B) A decline in catching abilities
• C) The size of the ball
• D) A decline in visual abilities and in catching abilities
• E) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Chest Percussion

A technique used in respiratory therapy involving rhythmic tapping on the chest to help loosen and mobilize mucus in the lungs.

Pulmonary Embolus

A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs usually caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the legs or, less commonly, other parts of the body.

Pulse Oximetry

A non-invasive method for monitoring a person's oxygen saturation or the oxygen levels in their blood.

Mechanically Ventilated

Mechanically Ventilated describes the provision of respiratory support using a machine to patients who are unable to breathe sufficiently on their own.