Question 1

Exercise helps people gain which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  better endurance, strength, and flexibility 
B)  better strength, balance, and flexibility 
C)  none of the above 
D)  all of the above 
A)  better endurance, strength, and flexibility 
B)  better strength, balance, and flexibility 
C)  none of the above 
D)  all of the above D

Question 2

Inactivity leads to an increase in the percentage of body fat and:

Accepted Answer

A)  polydipsia. 
B)  incontinence. 
C)  sarcopenia. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  polydipsia. 
B)  incontinence. 
C)  sarcopenia. 
D)  all of the above C

Question 3

Estimates suggest that for individuals to live independently, they must be able to:

Accepted Answer

A)  walk 1,000 feet and carry packages weighing 6.7 pounds. 
B)  climb 10 stairs without resting. 
C)  stand for 4 hours without sitting. 
D)  briskly walk 2 miles in less than 40 minutes. 
A)  walk 1,000 feet and carry packages weighing 6.7 pounds. 
B)  climb 10 stairs without resting. 
C)  stand for 4 hours without sitting. 
D)  briskly walk 2 miles in less than 40 minutes. A

Question 4

To develop and build a well-designed, individualized resistance training program, one must have knowledge and training in these areas:

Accepted Answer

A)  biology, chemistry, and exercise program design. 
B)  testing, biology, and program design. 
C)  chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and customer relations. 
D)  skeletal muscle anatomy and physiology, testing, and program design. 
A)  biology, chemistry, and exercise program design. 
B)  testing, biology, and program design. 
C)  chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and customer relations. 
D)  skeletal muscle anatomy and physiology, testing, and program design.

Question 5

Your 55 year-old patient complains of feeling tired and out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs. After a physical exam reveals no underlying disease, the health provider recommends starting some form of regular aerobic exercise. Which of the following options would you suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  meditation 
B)  tai chi 
C)  walking 
D)  stretching 
A)  meditation 
B)  tai chi 
C)  walking 
D)  stretching

Question 6

Pilates, weight lifting, and resistance training are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular exercises. 
B)  strength training. 
C)  meditative exercises. 
D)  flexibility exercises. 
A)  cardiovascular exercises. 
B)  strength training. 
C)  meditative exercises. 
D)  flexibility exercises.

Question 7

Exercising in temperature extremes poses risks for older adults because:

Accepted Answer

A)  injuries are more common. 
B)  they may become dehydrated. 
C)  it is easier to lose your balance. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  injuries are more common. 
B)  they may become dehydrated. 
C)  it is easier to lose your balance. 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

Aerobic exercise improves cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency and is linked to a reduction in:

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic disease. 
B)  over the counter medication consumption. 
C)  poor nutritional habits. 
D)  sleep problems. 
A)  chronic disease. 
B)  over the counter medication consumption. 
C)  poor nutritional habits. 
D)  sleep problems.

Question 9

Balance testing provides:

Accepted Answer

A)  quantification of deficits and improvement in response to training. 
B)  a baseline of skills which can be used to create a comprehensive exercise program. 
C)  fitness goals. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  quantification of deficits and improvement in response to training. 
B)  a baseline of skills which can be used to create a comprehensive exercise program. 
C)  fitness goals. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

According to Exercise Is Medicine, all health care providers are urged to incorporate discussions about this into every patient interaction:

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise 
B)  weight management 
C)  nutrition 
D)  disease prevention 
A)  exercise 
B)  weight management 
C)  nutrition 
D)  disease prevention

Question 11

Older adults lose this as they age and can be more prone to injury:

Accepted Answer

A)  patience and concentration 
B)  attention span 
C)  muscle elasticity 
D)  motivation 
A)  patience and concentration 
B)  attention span 
C)  muscle elasticity 
D)  motivation

Question 12

The overall goal of any exercise training program is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to lose weight and decrease stress on joints. 
B)  to increase muscle strength. 
C)  to improve cardiovascular function. 
D)  to provide maximum benefit with the lowest possible risk of injury. 
A)  to lose weight and decrease stress on joints. 
B)  to increase muscle strength. 
C)  to improve cardiovascular function. 
D)  to provide maximum benefit with the lowest possible risk of injury.

Exercise helps people gain which of the following?

Inactivity leads to an increase in the percentage of body fat and:

Estimates suggest that for individuals to live independently, they must be able to:

To develop and build a well-designed, individualized resistance training program, one must have knowledge and training in these areas:

Your 55 year-old patient complains of feeling tired and out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs. After a physical exam reveals no underlying disease, the health provider recommends starting some form of regular aerobic exercise. Which of the following options would you suggest?

Pilates, weight lifting, and resistance training are examples of:

Exercising in temperature extremes poses risks for older adults because:

Aerobic exercise improves cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency and is linked to a reduction in:

Balance testing provides:

According to Exercise Is Medicine, all health care providers are urged to incorporate discussions about this into every patient interaction:

Older adults lose this as they age and can be more prone to injury:

The overall goal of any exercise training program is:

What Does It Mean to Age Successfully

Midrange Theory of Successful Aging

Understanding Older Adults: US and Global Perspectives

Challenges and Opportunities of Growing Old

An Evidence-Based Team Approach to Optimal Wellness

Engaging Older Adults As Partners in Their Care

Health Priorities for the Older Adult

Challenges to Physical Health

Assessing the Older Adult: Whats Different

Assistive Technology to Optimize Physical Functioning

Optimizing Rest and Sleep Patterns

Intimacy, Sexuality, and Aging

Healthy Eating

Using Medications Safely and Effectively

Economic Considerations of Aging

Living Safely in the Environment

Legal Considerations

Older Adults As Caregivers and Care Recipients

Relating to Older Adults in a Culturally Diverse World

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults

Challenges to Mental Wellness

Spirituality in Aging

Planning for the End of Life

International Perspectives on Aging

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Exam 10: Staying Physically Fit As We Age

Exercise helps people gain which of the following?

Inactivity leads to an increase in the percentage of body fat and:

Estimates suggest that for individuals to live independently, they must be able to:

To develop and build a well-designed, individualized resistance training program, one must have knowledge and training in these areas:

Your 55 year-old patient complains of feeling tired and out of breath after climbing a flight of stairs. After a physical exam reveals no underlying disease, the health provider recommends starting some form of regular aerobic exercise. Which of the following options would you suggest?

Pilates, weight lifting, and resistance training are examples of:

Exercising in temperature extremes poses risks for older adults because:

Aerobic exercise improves cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency and is linked to a reduction in:

Balance testing provides:

According to Exercise Is Medicine, all health care providers are urged to incorporate discussions about this into every patient interaction:

Older adults lose this as they age and can be more prone to injury:

The overall goal of any exercise training program is:

What Does It Mean to Age Successfully

Midrange Theory of Successful Aging

Understanding Older Adults: US and Global Perspectives

Challenges and Opportunities of Growing Old

An Evidence-Based Team Approach to Optimal Wellness

Engaging Older Adults As Partners in Their Care

Health Priorities for the Older Adult

Challenges to Physical Health

Assessing the Older Adult: Whats Different

Assistive Technology to Optimize Physical Functioning

Optimizing Rest and Sleep Patterns

Intimacy, Sexuality, and Aging

Healthy Eating

Using Medications Safely and Effectively

Economic Considerations of Aging

Living Safely in the Environment

Legal Considerations

Older Adults As Caregivers and Care Recipients

Relating to Older Adults in a Culturally Diverse World

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults

Challenges to Mental Wellness

Spirituality in Aging

Planning for the End of Life

International Perspectives on Aging

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