Aerobics Cert Pregnancy

Question 0

This decreases as pregnancy moves into third trimester

Answer 0

Maximum work capacity

Question 1

Byproduct of increased levels of relaxin and progesterone experienced during first trimester of pregnancy

Answer 1

Decreased joint stability

Question 2

PARmed-X for pregnancy says primary purpose of muscle strengthening exercises for upper and lower back are

Answer 2

Promote good posture

Question 3

Absolute contraindication to exercise during pregnancy

Answer 3

Pregnancy induced hypertension

Question 4

Most critical determinant of benefits of exercise during pregnancy

Answer 4

Healthy placenta

Question 5

A woman who had a body mass index of 26 KG /m2 prior to pregnancy would be within recommended range with weight gain of

Answer 5

22 pounds

Question 6

Muscles most likely to be tight during pregnancy

Answer 6

Hip flexors

Question 7

A woman who is feeling pain that radiates from her buttocks down to her legs is most likely experiencing which common dysfunction or irritation

Answer 7

Sciatica

Question 8

Kegel exercises are designed to strengthen the _____ and ensure proficient function

Answer 8

Pelvic floor

Question 9

Aside from bonding with one’s baby, what should be a new mothers top priority?

Answer 9

Resume Kegel exercises

Question 10

The three symptoms that indicate the need to seize exercise and consult the participants MD

Answer 10

Visual disturbances, decreased fetal activity, shortness of breath

Question 11

The difference between absolute contraindication and relative contraindication is

Answer 11

Absolute – absolutely cannot exercise;

Relative – you can exercise because the benefits outweigh the risks

Question 12

Major differences between Lordotic curve and kyphotic curve

Answer 12

Lordotic- lower spine – lumbar region;

Kyphotic – upper spine – thoracic region

Question 13

List the difference between birth weights in moderately active athletes versus birth weights in athletes that maintain or increase their exercise in late pregnancy

Answer 13

The newborns of moderately active athletes have higher birth weights. athletes that maintain or increase their exercise late in pregnancy have newborns with lower birth weights

Question 14

List the difference: Fetal temperatures and maternal temperature

Answer 14

Fetal temperatures are slightly higher

Question 15

Define diastasis recti

Answer 15

A separation of the recti abdominal muscles along the midline of the body

Question 16

Define Kegel exercise

Answer 16

Controlled isometric contraction and relaxation of the muscles surrounding the vagina’s to strengthen and gain control of the pelvic floor muscles

Question 17

Define pelvic floor

Answer 17

The muscles and tissues that act as a support or reinforcement to the lower border of the pelvis

Question 18

Define progesterone

Answer 18

Female sex hormone secreted by the ovaries that affects many aspects of female physiology, including menstrual cycles and pregnancy

Question 19

Define relaxin

Answer 19

A hormone of pregnancy that relaxes the pelvic ligaments and other connective tissue in the body

Question 20

List the three contributors of diastasis recti

Answer 20

1. maternal hormones
2. mechanical stress within the abdominal cavity
3. week abdominal muscles

Question 21

Compare a pregnant woman who exercises to one who does not exercise for the following.

Answer 21

A. oxygen and nutrients delivery to baby- more for the exerciser
B. confidence and body image- more for the exerciser
C. duration of labor- less for the exerciser
D. irritation of the pubic symphysis- more for the exerciser
E. lung space- same
F. fasting blood glucose levels- less for the exerciser
G. symptoms of postpartum depression- less for the exerciser
H. quality or quantity of breast milk- same

Question 22

List the three primary fetal risks associated with exercise and describe the potential concerns

Answer 22

1. Circulatory demands of exercise and those of pregnancy; may result in decreased oxygen supply and nutrient supply
2. Carbohydrate utilization; may result in compromised fetal energy supply
3. Thermoregulation; may result in fetal hyperthermia

Question 23

Weight gain recommendations during pregnancy

Answer 23

1. 30 pregnancy body mass index- obese- 11-20lbs

Question 24

The most frequent complaint during pregnancy is

Answer 24

Backache

Question 25

The _____ trimester is the most crucial in the formation of the fetus

Answer 25

first

Question 26

The most common nerve problem in pregnancy is

Answer 26

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 27

Average pregnancy weight gain is between __ and ___.

Answer 27

27 and 34

Question 28

This a suggested time for returning to group exercise activities is after the participants postpartum doctor appointment or ___.

Answer 28

6 weeks

Question 29

Modify following exercises for pregnant participant who is in 2nd trimester.

Answer 29

See VI PG 54

Question 30

Describe typical posture of a pregnant woman. List areas of body that requires stretching and strengthening to support proper alignment.

Answer 30

1. Posture- exaggerated curved lower back, rounded up her back, forward neck
2. Stretching- back extensors, hip flexors, shoulder protractors, shoulder internal rotators, neck extensors
3. Strengthening- abdominals, gluteals, scapular retractors

Question 31

musculoskeletal dysfunction's and irritations of the following:
1. Pelvic floor weakness- 
2. Sacroiliac joint dis function-
3. Pubic pain
4. Diastasic recti-  
(Check these in book)

Answer 31

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1. Pelvic floor weakness- irritation at the sacroiliac joint and hip joint
2. Sacroiliac joint disfunction- pain felt the sacroiliac joint which then radiates into the buttocks
3. Pubic pain- irritation of the pubic synthesis
4. Diastasic recti- The linea alba widens and family gives way to the mechanical stress and then advancing pregnancy