Ch. 13-14 Considerations for Clients With Disease, Across the Lifespan

Question 1

What is coronary artery disease?

Answer 1

also called atherosclerotic heart disease, CAD is characterized by a narrowing of the arteries that supply the heart with blood & oxygen

Question 2

What is peripheral arterial disease?

Answer 2

results from artherosceloris of the arteries of the lower extremities . most common sites include the abdominal aorta and the iliac, femoral, popliteal and tibial arteries.

Question 3

What is metabolic disease?

Answer 3

a cluster of conditions that increases a person’s risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and strokes.

Question 4

The most important modifiable risk factor for stroke is

Answer 4

hypertension

Question 5

The acronym SOAP stands for

Answer 5

subjective, objective, assessment, plan

Question 6

The acronym FAST stands for

Answer 6

Facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties, time to call EMS

Question 7

How often should clients with cardiovascular disease participate in cardio activity?

Answer 7

At least 3, but preferably most days of the week

Question 8

Coronary artery disease, atherosclerotic heart disease is characterized by

Answer 8

A narrowing of the arteries that supply the heart with blood/oxygen

Question 9

What are the characteristics of metabolic syndrome?

Answer 9

individuals with 3 or more of the following components:

• elevated waist circumference
• elevated triglycerides
• high blood pressure
• reduced HDL cholesterol
• elevated fasting blood glucose

Question 10

What is an optimal level of LDL, ‘bad’ cholesterol

Answer 10

Less than 100

Question 11

What is an optimal level of HDL, ‘good’ cholesterol

Answer 11

Less than 40

Question 12

What are optimal and high levels of total cholesterol?

Answer 12

Less than 200 is optimal; above 240 is high

Question 13

What is an optimal muscle training program for a client with osteoarthritis?

Answer 13

2-3 days a week, 50-80% 1RM, 2-4 sets of 8-12 exercises

Question 14

What is the optimal muscle training program for a client with low risk coronary artery disease?

Answer 14

2-3 days a week, 40-60% 1RM, free weights one set training each major muscle group

Question 15

Clients with arthritis are at increased risk for

Answer 15

cardiovascular disease

Question 16

What are the recommendations for cardio activity for pregnant women with a normal pregnancy?

Answer 16

150 minutes over 3 days/week

Question 17

What are the recommendations for activity for pregnant women postpartum?

Answer 17

daily activity of 20-30 minutes

Question 18

What is the recommended exercise time per session for a client diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and who has a weight loss goal?

Answer 18

50-60 minutes

Question 19

On the physical exertion scale of 1-10, what is the suggested ‘moderate’ and ‘vigorous’ intensities for older adults?

Answer 19

Moderate 5-6

Vigorous 7-8

Question 20

During which stage of healing an injury should a PT suggest gentle, pain free movement?

Answer 20

Repair

Question 21

How much weight should pregnant women gain?

Answer 21

25-35 lbs

Question 22

What is osteoporosis?

Answer 22

Bone mineral density that is greater than or equal to 2.5 standard deviations below the mean

Question 23

Medical clearance is needed for exercise for pregnant women with the following conditions

Answer 23

severe obesity, hypertension, gestational diabetes

Question 24

What are the risk factors for CVD?

Answer 24

family history
cigarette smoking
sedentary lifestyle
obesity
hypertension
prediabetes
dyslipidemia

Question 25

What is dyslipidemia?

Answer 25

a condition characterized by abormal blood lipid profiles; may include elevated cholesterol, triglyceride, low LDL levels or low HDL levels

Question 26

How many risk factors does a client need to be at moderate risk for CVD?

Answer 26

2 or more