Question 1

Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is:

Accepted Answer

A)  10 minutes of physical activity each morning 
B)  30 minutes per day of aerobic activity five times a week 
C)  Any increase in physical activity over a sedentary lifestyle 
D)  60 minutes per day that includes 30 minutes of aerobic activity and 30 minutes of weight training five times a week 
A)  10 minutes of physical activity each morning 
B)  30 minutes per day of aerobic activity five times a week 
C)  Any increase in physical activity over a sedentary lifestyle 
D)  60 minutes per day that includes 30 minutes of aerobic activity and 30 minutes of weight training five times a week D

Question 2

Which of the following medical conditions is not considered restrictive for engaging in physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unstable angina 
B)  Dehydration 
C)  Depression 
D)  Uncontrolled tachycardia 
A)  Unstable angina 
B)  Dehydration 
C)  Depression 
D)  Uncontrolled tachycardia C

Question 3

The best recommendation for a patient who states they have no equipment to exercise would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sign a contract for a year's membership to a local gym 
B)  Borrow free weights from grandchildren 
C)  Have a personal trainer come to the home three times a week 
D)  Improvise with recommended objects at home that can be used 
A)  Sign a contract for a year's membership to a local gym 
B)  Borrow free weights from grandchildren 
C)  Have a personal trainer come to the home three times a week 
D)  Improvise with recommended objects at home that can be used D

Question 4

When the nurse practitioner recommends exercise for a sedentary older adult,which of the following pieces of advice should be considered for all types of exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only use equipment recommended by physical trainers 
B)  Start low and go slow 
C)  Only group exercise is beneficial to someone who has not been active in a long time 
D)  Focus only on one type of exercise for the first few months 
A)  Only use equipment recommended by physical trainers 
B)  Start low and go slow 
C)  Only group exercise is beneficial to someone who has not been active in a long time 
D)  Focus only on one type of exercise for the first few months

Question 5

Exercise recommended for older adults should include activities that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Conserve energy 
B)  Restrict flexibility 
C)  Strengthen muscles 
D)  Are anaerobic in nature 
A)  Conserve energy 
B)  Restrict flexibility 
C)  Strengthen muscles 
D)  Are anaerobic in nature

Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is:

Which of the following medical conditions is not considered restrictive for engaging in physical activity?

The best recommendation for a patient who states they have no equipment to exercise would be:

When the nurse practitioner recommends exercise for a sedentary older adult,which of the following pieces of advice should be considered for all types of exercise?

Exercise recommended for older adults should include activities that:

Changes With Aging

Health Promotion

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Symptoms and Syndromes

Skin and Lymphatic Disorders

Head, neck, and Face Disorders

Chest Disorders

Peripheral Vascular Disorders

Abdominal Disorders

Urological and Gynecological Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders

Endocrine, metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders

Hematological and Immune System Disorders

Psychological Disorders

Nutritional Support in the Older Adult

Chronic Illness and the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn

Palliative Care and End-Of-Life Care

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Exam 3: Exercise in Older Adults

Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is:

Which of the following medical conditions is not considered restrictive for engaging in physical activity?

The best recommendation for a patient who states they have no equipment to exercise would be:

When the nurse practitioner recommends exercise for a sedentary older adult,which of the following pieces of advice should be considered for all types of exercise?

Exercise recommended for older adults should include activities that:

Changes With Aging

Health Promotion

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Symptoms and Syndromes

Skin and Lymphatic Disorders

Head, neck, and Face Disorders

Chest Disorders

Peripheral Vascular Disorders

Abdominal Disorders

Urological and Gynecological Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders

Endocrine, metabolic, and Nutritional Disorders

Hematological and Immune System Disorders

Psychological Disorders

Nutritional Support in the Older Adult

Chronic Illness and the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn

Palliative Care and End-Of-Life Care

Filters