Chapter 18: Physical Activity and Exercise Touhy: Ebersole & Hess' Toward Healthy Aging, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 75-year-old female asks a nurse “I know I should be moving, but how much is the right
amount of exercise for me?” The best response of the nurse is: a. “You need to engage in 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise on at least 5 days a week.” b. “You need to engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every day of the week.” c. “Since you are 75, the recommendations are 30 minutes of moderate exercise three times a week.” d. “There are no specific recommendations for someone of your age; just keep moving.” ANS: A
Recommendations for all adults are participation in 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity for 5 or more days per week. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 234 TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. A nurse is discussing the importance of exercise with a 78-year-old female who states: “I
know I should be exercising, but I have arthritis in my knees and it is painful. Can you recommend a type of exercise that would be beneficial and cause me less pain?” Which of the following exercises should the nurse recommend? a. Tennis b. Swimming c. Dancing d. Use of a treadmill and elliptical machine in the gym ANS: B
The high prevalence of joint diseases, such as osteoarthritis, may hamper successful performance of aerobic exercises that cause joint impact. Tennis, dancing, and use of a treadmill and elliptical machine in the gym may all cause joint impact. Swimming is a low-risk activity that provides aerobic benefit, and water-based exercises are particularly beneficial for individuals with arthritis or other mobility limitations. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 236 TOP: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance 3. A nurse at a senior center promotes activity by leading exercise programs. Which of the
following is a benefit of such exercise? a. Improvement of mood b. Cardiovascular stress c. Painful and stiff joints d. Depression
