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Question 1

senior population special considerations

Answer 1

progress should be slow, well monitored, based on postural control

should be progressed toward free sitting (no support) or standing

client breathing in normal manner, no valsalva manuever

if can’t tolerate SMR or static stretches, perform slow rhythmic active or dynamic stretches

Question 2

best exercise for senior population

Answer 2

peripheral heart action PHA

Question 3

hypertensive special considerations

Answer 3

avoid heavy lifting and valsalva manuever

don’t let client overgrip weights or clench fists while training

modify tempo to avoid extended isometric and concentric muscle action

perform exercises in standing or seated position

allow client to stand up slowly to avoid dizziness

progress slowly

Question 4

pregnancy special considerations

Answer 4

low impact or step aerobics that avoid jarring motions

treadmill walking, stationary cycling, and water activity

3-5 days per week

stage I, stage II only with physicians advice

15-30min per day, may need to start out with only 5 min and progressively increase

assessment: push, pull, overhead squat, single leg squat, balance

static, active, SMR

avoid prone or supine position after 12 weeks

avoid SMR on veins and swelling

no ploy in 2 and 3rd trimesters

OH squat for 5 min progress

Question 5

resistance training for diabetes and obese clients

Answer 5

2-3 days per week

Question 6

cardio training for obese client

Answer 6

60-80% of MHR

use talk test to determine exertion

stage I cardio training progressing to stage 2 (can alter to 40-70% MHR if needed)

Question 7

duration of exercise for arthritis client

Answer 7

3-5 days per week for 30 minutes

Question 8

beta blockers

Answer 8

decrease heart rate

Question 9

RA

Answer 9

may need to start with 5min exercise

Question 10

osteoarthritis

Answer 10

caused by wearing of the articular cartlidge, creating abrasive forces on the surfaces of the two bones leading to joint pain