Power Point Questions

Question 1

Key elements of strength training are resistance and progression

True
False

Answer 1

True
Key elements of strength training are resistance and progression. Resistance is achieved by lifting weights and the use of weight machines and isometric exercises or the use of one’s own body weight through calisthenics.
Progression involves increasing the workload on the muscles, such as by lifting heavier weights.

Question 2

Which of the following age-related changes warrants adjustments in exercise programs for the older adult?
a.  Increased stroke volume
b.  Increased resistance to blood flow
  Decreased residual capacity of the 
     lungs
d.  Proportionate decrease in body fat

Answer 2

Ans: B Increased resistance to blood flow
The increased resistance to blood flow may result in higher systolic blood pressure during exercise. A decreased stroke volume makes it difficult to increase the cardiac response necessary for exercise. An increased residual capacity of the lungs may limit air movement and effect respiratory function during exercise. An increase in body fat causes heat to dissipate less effectively which increases susceptibility to heat stroke.

Question 3

Choosing an exercise program for an older adult can be achieved by identifying common activities that older adults enjoy and implementing a program based on your findings from the literature

True
False

Answer 3

False

An older adult’s unique capacities and limitations, as well as interests, will dictate appropriate activities for that individual. Stereotyping older adults by assuming they all enjoy exactly the same activities violates the underlying principles of individualized care and limits the opportunities available for older persons.

Question 4

Which of the following fractures is/are common in older adults as a result of a fall?

a. Neck of the femur
b. Colles’ fracture
c. Vertebral fracture
d. All of the above

Answer 4

D: All of the above
The neck of the femur is a common site for fractures in older people, especially in women, and most fractures result from falls. Colles’ fracture (radius) occurs when attempting to stop a fall with an outstretched hand. Older adults are at risk for compression fractures or the vertebrae, resulting from falls or lifting heavy objects.

Question 5

Systemic symptoms often accompany osteoarthritis.

True
False

Answer 5

False

Systemic symptoms are not common in persons with osteoarthritis.
Systemic symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are more common and include fatigue, malaise, weakness, weight loss, wasting, fever, and anemia

Question 6

Which of the following diets is encouraged for those who have the diagnosis of gout?

a. High calorie
b. High protein
c. Low carbohydrate
d. Low purine

Answer 6

D: Low Purine

Dietary treatment for gout aims to reduce sodium urate through a low-purine diet which means avoidance of bacon, turkey, veal, liver, kidney, brain, anchovies, sardines, herring, smelt, mackerel, salmon, and legumes.
Alcohol should also be avoided because it increases uric acid production and reduces uric acid excretion.

Question 7

What is the best time to teach a client to take proton pump inhibitors?
a. 30 minutes before a meal
b. With a meal
Ic. mmediately after the meal
d, One to three hours after the meal

Answer 7

Ans: A
The best time for a client to take a proton pump inhibitor is before a meal. It is a delayed-release medication that is to be swallowed whole and taken before a meal