Question 1

Which of the following is known as "Expending energy by using your muscles to move your body"?

Accepted Answer

Physical activity refers to any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure, which includes a broad range of activities that involve moving the body.

Question 2

Which of the following are characteristics of exercise? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Exercise is characterized by being structured, a subset of physical activity, and performed to maintain or improve physical fitness. It is typically planned and regular, unlike unplanned or sporadic activities.

Question 3

Which of the following are true regarding physical activity? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Physical activity decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and improves cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Question 4

For women, the risk for CVD increases significantly after which age?

Accepted Answer

The risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women increases significantly after the age of 55, often due to the decline in natural estrogen levels after menopause, which can affect cholesterol levels and the health of the heart's arteries.

Question 5

Raquel is a 43-year-old woman who would like to begin an exercise program. Before encouraging Raquel to begin the program, the nurse should screen her for risk factors associated with which of the following conditions? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Raquel is a 43-year-old woman who would like to begin an exercise program. Before encouraging Raquel to begin the program, the nurse should screen her for risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and metabolic diseases.

Question 6

A client, Tawanda, is preparing to undergo exercise testing by running on a treadmill. Which vital signs should the nurse monitor before, during, and after the testing? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 7

The nurse is helping a client, Belinda, develop an exercise program. Which of Belinda's characteristics should the nurse take into account while developing the program?

Accepted Answer

The nurse should consider Belinda's age, fitness level, capabilities, and preferences when developing an exercise program to ensure it is safe, achievable, and enjoyable for her, thus increasing the likelihood of adherence and positive outcomes. Ethnicity is generally less relevant to the specifics of an exercise program unless it pertains to culturally specific preferences or genetic predispositions to certain conditions that might affect exercise.

Question 8

The nurse has developed an exercise program for a client, Candace, to help her prepare for a long charity bike ride, which will occur in a couple of months. The program includes strenuous cycling for 1 hour, 5 days a week (Tuesday through Saturday) for the first week, and then adding an hour to her Saturday ride each subsequent week while keeping the other days the same for the next 7 weeks. What is the progression of Candace's program?

Accepted Answer

The program progresses by adding an hour to Candace's Saturday ride each subsequent week while keeping the other days the same.

Question 9

A nurse would like to measure a client's flexibility. Which exercise should the nurse have the client perform for this assessment?

Accepted Answer

The sit-and-reach test is specifically designed to measure the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles, making it the appropriate choice for assessing a client's flexibility.

Question 10

Zoe is a college athlete who would like to decrease her body fat percentage to improve her performance. The nurse should mention which of the following as methods of assessing body composition?

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Question 11

Muriel is a client who is planning on beginning a weight-lifting exercise program soon. She asks the nurse whether this type of exercise would help improve her lipid levels. The nurse should point out that, according to research, resistance training has been shown to have what significant effect on lipids?

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Question 12

Kathy is a client who is beginning a new jogging regimen to improve her health. What effects of exercise related to blood pressure should the nurse mention to Kathy? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Regular exercise, such as jogging, can lead to a decrease in blood pressure over time by improving the efficiency of the heart and blood vessels. It also remodels the vasculature, making the blood vessels more flexible and capable of better handling blood flow. Additionally, exercise can lead to the enlargement of arteries, which helps in accommodating increased blood flow during physical activity. Exercise does not directly increase the number of veins or decrease the number of capillaries; instead, it may improve capillary density in muscles, enhancing oxygen and nutrient delivery during physical activities.

Question 13

What are the three performance-related components of fitness?

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Question 14

Edie is a young, healthy client with a family history of osteoporosis who would like to begin an exercise program that will help maintain her bone mass and avoid this disease. Which exercise would be best for Edie?

Accepted Answer

Jogging is a weight-bearing exercise, which is beneficial for increasing or maintaining bone density. Weight-bearing exercises force you to work against gravity, which is essential for bone health and can help prevent osteoporosis. Swimming, paddling a canoe, and water aerobics are not weight-bearing exercises and thus are less effective at maintaining bone mass.

Question 15

Lilith is a 30-year-old client who exercises regularly. She has just learned that she is pregnant and asks the nurse whether it is safe to continue exercising during her pregnancy. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse give her? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

B) Aim for 30 min/d of moderate exercise most days of the week is recommended for pregnant women who do not have any obstetric or medical complications. E) Consider water aerobics is also a good recommendation as it is a low-impact exercise that can be safely performed during pregnancy.

Quiz 14: Healthy Practices: Physical Activity