Ch 8 Special Populations

Question 1

Pregnant women in their second trimester
should avoid lying on their backs while
performing exercises. True or False?

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

Which of the following activities is NOT
recommended for a pregnant woman?
a) Pilates
b) Light/low impact aerobics
c) Long distance running
d) Swimming

Answer 2

C) Long distance running.

Question 3

List three types of exercises that are
beneficial for elderly persons.

Answer 3

Walking, dancing, swimming, light-tomoderate weight training.

Question 4

What are some reasons for the current
increase in childhood obesity?

Answer 4

There is the absence of physical activity in
the daily routine of today’s youth and they
are participating in an unhealthy diet.

Question 5

When can exercise-induced asthma (EIA)
occur during exercise?
a) During the first 6-12 minutes of exercise
b) During the last 5-10 minutes of exercise
c) It can only happen after exercising for
more than 30 minutes
d) Both A and B

Answer 5

D) Both A & B.

Question 6

Which part of the body is typically NOT
affected when an individual suffers from
osteoarthritis?
a) Knees
b) Back
c) Hips
d) Spine

Answer 6

B) Back.

Question 7

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is caused by a
failure of what organ?

Answer 7

Pancreas.

Question 8

Type 2 diabetes mellitus can be managed
with diet and exercise. True or False?

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

High blood pressure is referred to as _____
_______________________________________________.

Answer 9

Hypertension.

Question 10

Name three types of exercises that are
beneficial for persons with high blood
pressure.

Answer 10

Any three of these—yoga, jogging, taking the
stairs, walking, cycling, golf and swimming.