16 - Chronic Health Conditions and Physical or Functional Limitations

Question 1

A client is taking prescription beta blockers for hypertension. Which of the following exercises is safe for him to perform?

Answer 1

Standing cobra

Question 2

For which of the following populations is the floor bridge exercise highly contraindicated?

Answer 2

Clients who are in the second or third trimester of pregnancy

Question 3

If a diabetic client has peripheral neuropathy, which of the following exercises should be avoided?

Answer 3

Foam roll calves

Question 4

A personal trainer is working with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following statements from the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Answer 4

“I should make sure my back is flat against the floor during a floor bridge.”

Question 5

Clients with chronic lung disease often have shortness of breath, also known as which of the following?

Answer 5

Dyspnea

Question 6

An obese client who has been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD) should be advised to do which of the following?

Answer 6

Strive for 20 to 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise daily.

Question 7

When working with a pregnant client which of the following assessments is most appropriate?

Answer 7

Single-leg squat

Question 8

At what BMI threshold does a person’s chance for obesity-related health problems increase?

Answer 8

25

Question 9

When working with a client with hypertension, which of the following is the most appropriate exercise?

Answer 9

Standing cobra

Question 10

Which of the following is a correct training strategy for a client with osteoarthritis?

Answer 10

Limit the client to 10 to 12 repetitions per set for Phase 1 of the OPT model.

Question 11

A personal trainer is working with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following statements from the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Answer 11

“I should make sure my back is flat against the floor during a floor bridge.”