Deck 3: Exercise in Older Adults

Question 1

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?

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

Answer 1

Start low and go slow

Question 2

Exercise recommended for older adults should include activities that:

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

Answer 2

Strengthen muscles

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

Depression

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is:

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