Quiz 10

Question 1

Which of the following does not occur during pregnancy?

decreased blood volume

b.
increased load on joints

c.
change in centre of gravity

d.
increased basal metabolic rate

e.
ligamentous laxity

Answer 1

Decreased blood volume

Question 2

All pregnant women should consult their physician/obstetrician about exercise during and immediately after pregnancy. True or false

Answer 2

True

Question 3

here are two types of contraindications to exercise during pregnancy. Pregnant women with any condition that is an [a] contraindication, should not exercise. Conversely, pregnant women with any condition that is a [b] contraindication may exercise if approved by their physician.

Answer 3

Absolute

Relative

Question 4

The benefits of exercise during pregnancy include

a. fewer delivery complications
b. improved muscular strength and endurance
c. reduced lower back and pelvic pain
d. prevention and management of urinary incontinence
e. improved cardiovascular function
F. all of the above

Answer 4

all of the above

Question 5

What does FITT stand for

Answer 5

Frequency
intensity
type
time

Question 6

Pregnant women should aim to exercise at an intensity corresponding to an RPE range of between 12 - 16. True or false

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Childbirth typically conforms to one of two possible methods. A normal birth process is termed [a] (two words), whereas the need to cause an incision to the lower abdomen to remove the baby is termed [b] (two words).

Answer 7

Vaginal delivery

caesarean section

Question 8

The period after childbirth is called ……….

Answer 8

Postpartum

Question 9

Why are women recommended to perform pelvic floor exercises during and after pregnancy?

Answer 9

to reduce the risk of urinary incontinence

Question 10

One of the undesirable side-effects to exercise in the postpartum period is that is can negatively alter the composition of breast milk. True or false

Answer 10

False