Chapter 12 Exercise Flashcards
The nurse is teaching a class to nursing students on the relationship between exercise and immune system function. Content should include:
a. high-intensity exercise decreases the incidence of upper respiratory infections.
b. moderate exercise decreases the release of immunostimulatory hormones.
c. intense exercise is associated with a decrease in catecholamine and corticosteroid levels.
d. moderate exercise is associated with a prolonged improvement in the killing capacity of neutrophils
d. moderate exercise is associated with a prolonged improvement in the killing capacity of neutrophils
The community health nurse is preparing to educate a group of mothers at the local middle school. Her teaching curriculum is aimed at providing the women with information about bone health and osteoporosis risk factors. Which of the following statements should be included in the presentation?
Select all that apply.
a. It is not possible to retard the effects of osteoporosis.
b. Physical activity should include aerobic exercise but strength training is ineffective in preventing osteoporosis.
c. It is important to optimize intake of calcium and vitamin D.
d. Skeletal mass is maintained in adulthood through physical activity.
e. Some loss of bone begins to occur after the age of 30.
c. It is important to optimize intake of calcium and vitamin D.
d. Skeletal mass is maintained in adulthood through physical activity.
e. Some loss of bone begins to occur after the age of 30.
The nurse is developing a physical activity program for populations with low rates of physical activity. This program should focus on individuals with:
a. lower incomes.
b. higher education levels.
c. no disabilities.
d. an age less than 50 years old.
a. lower incomes
According to Healthy People 2020 objectives, which type of physical activity uses stored adipose tissue as a major fuel source?
a. Exercise training
b. Aerobic exercise
c. Anaerobic exercise
d. Muscular fitness
b. Aerobic exercise
The nurse is presenting information on the effects of exercise on lipid metabolism. The nurse emphasizes that:
a. increases in HDL lower the total cholesterol-HDL ratio.
b. longer periods of exercise produce smaller increases in HDL.
c. the effect of exercise on lipid metabolism is related to the intensity of the exercise.
d. exercise has little influence on plasma levels of HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and triglycerides.
a. increases in HDL lower the total cholesterol-HDL ratio.
Which of the following general statements about physical activity are true?
Select all that apply.
a. Higher education and income are associated with more leisure-time activity.
b. People who are obese are usually less active than their leaner counterparts.
c. Women are more active than men.
d. Physical activity increases with age.
e. Ethnic minorities are less active than white Americans.
a. Higher education and income are associated with more leisure-time activity.
b. People who are obese are usually less active than their leaner counterparts.
e. Ethnic minorities are less active than white Americans.
What are the potential physiological and metabolic changes which are expected in an individual at risk for coronary heart disease once they have adopted regular physical activity?
Select all that apply.
a. Decreasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
b. Increasing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
c. Decreasing high blood pressure
d. Improving glucose tolerance
e. Decreased risk of ventricular fibrillation
c. Decreasing high blood pressure
d. Improving glucose tolerance
e. Decreased risk of ventricular fibrillation
What goals would the nurse establish with the diabetic person who is given an exercise program?
Select all that apply.
a. Improve flexibility which is impaired as muscle collagen becomes glycosylated.
b. Maintain or improve cardiovascular fitness to minimize cardiovascular complications.
c. Improve muscle strength.
d. Assist with weight control for those with type 1 diabetes.
e. Allow people with diabetes to safety participate in activities or sports.
a. Improve flexibility which is impaired as muscle collagen becomes glycosylated.
b. Maintain or improve cardiovascular fitness to minimize cardiovascular complications.
c. Improve muscle strength.
e. Allow people with diabetes to safety participate in activities or sports.
Which measures are used to diagnose an individual as being obese?
Select all that apply.
a. BMI 25.0 to 29.9
b. BMI 30.0 or higher
c. Body fat percentage of 15% for women
d. Body fat percentage greater than 16% for men
e. Body fat percentage greater than 24% for women
b. BMI 30.0 or higher
d. Body fat percentage greater than 16% for men
e. Body fat percentage greater than 24% for women
Recommendations and precautions for people with diabetes who are interested in regular physical activity and exercise include:
Select all that apply.
a. monitor blood glucose levels before and 20 to 30 minutes after exercise.
b. exercise at the peak times of the insulin.
c. inject the insulin into a muscle area that will be active during exercise.
d. exercise approximately 1 hour before meals.
e. avoid high-impact activity when prone to neuropathy in the legs and feet.
f. carry a concentrated form of carbohydrate when exercising.
a. monitor blood glucose levels before and 20 to 30 minutes after exercise.
e. avoid high-impact activity when prone to neuropathy in the legs and feet.
