Deck 10: Staying Physically Fit As We Age

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

walk 1,000 feet and carry packages weighing 6.7 pounds.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

sarcopenia.

Question 3

Exercise helps people gain which of the following?

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

Answer 3

all of the above

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

The overall goal of any exercise training program is:

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.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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 9

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

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

Question 10

Balance testing provides:

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 11

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?

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

Question 12

Exercising in temperature extremes poses risks for older adults because:

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