SPT2 Flashcards
It is recommended for individuals to lose approximately ___ of his/her
weight before surgical intervention for treatment of obesity.
5-10%
T/F: Individuals usually exhibit signs and symptoms of hypertension
False
Which mode of exercise should the clinical exercise physiologist stress for
patients with diabetes?
Cardiorespiratory
T/F: A comprehensive approach including diet, exercise, and behavioral therapy
is needed to treat obesity
True
Which hormone was thought to help the understanding of obesity when it
was identified?
Leptin
The goal caloric expenditure for an individual who is overweight or obese is
2,000-2,800 kcal/week
T/F: Peripheral neuropathy as a result of diabetes will typically affect the upper
extremities before the lower extremities.
False
Which of the following helped the understanding of weight regulation
during studies of overfeeding and calorie restriction?
Set-point theory
Which of the following drugs may increase the predisposition of an
individual to hypoglycemia?
Beta-blockers
The cutpoint for hypertension based on the American College of Cardiology
and American Heart Association
130/80
T/F: Foot care is especially important for individuals with diabetes.
True
Progression of a cardiovascular exam on a treadmill for individuals with
hypertension should be approximately
2.0-3.0 MET/ 3 min stage
T/F: Treatment for individuals with stage 2 hypertension should start with only
lifestyle changes and reassess in 3-6 months
False
T/F: A high BMI conveys the same risk as cardiovascular disease on
cardiovascular death
True
Diabetes is currently the _____ leading cause of death in the United States.
None of the above
7th
T/F: BMI is considered an acceptable measure of overweight and obesity in the
clinical setting.
True
T/F: If an individual with hypertension is conducting an exercise test for the purpose of designing an exercise program, s/he should not take any antihypertensive medication
False
T/F: Hypertension has a high direct and indirect cost on the economy
True
Insulin is produced by the ____ of the pancreas.
Beta-cells
T/F: Individuals with diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease.
True
Recommended weight loss for patients with the metabolic syndrome is
approximately
10%
Which of the following is attributed as the major driver of the metabolic
syndrome in the U.S. population?
Overweight and obesity
Functional foods that may improve dyslipidemia include:
A and C are correct
( A. Soluble fiber
and C. Garlic)
T/F: Resistance training has a significant effect on improving dyslipidemia
False
Which of the following effects do statins have on exercise?
No effect on exercise
T/F: Range of motion exercises are important for reducing the risk of developing
metabolic syndrome
False
T/F: Females are more likely to have high cholesterol levels than males
True
T/F: Treatment of the metabolic syndrome should be focused around weight loss
interventions
True
T/F: Waist circumference is a highly predictive measure of abdominal obesity
True
T/F: Exercise is generally recommended immediately before dialysis to combat
fluid overload
False
T/F: The 6-minute walk test is more appropriate for individuals with end-stage
renal disease
True
T/F: Stronger children are at an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome
False
When considering exercise testing in a patient with metabolic syndrome, it
is best to start at an intensity of
2-3 METs
Which of the following contributes to damaging the kidney?
All the above
Hypertension, Diabetes, Autoimmune disease, Congenital diseases
T/F: Prior to 1972, there were small groups of select individuals that would make
decisions on who would receive kidney transplants
True
Patients with CKD are encouraged to exercise at a ratings of perceived
exertion (RPE) of
12-15
Which of the following is a potential explanation for the population-wide
decrease in LDLc values over the last few decades?
C and D are correct
C. Increased use of medication and D. Changes in diet
Which of the following modes of cardiovascular exercise is typically best
tolerated in patients with CKD?
Non-weight bearing
T/F: For generally healthy individuals with dyslipidemia, muscular strength
assessment can include a one-repetition maximum (1RM)
True
Which of the following are targets for lipid-lowering interventions?
A and C are correct
A. LDLc and C. non-HDLc
Essential components in the behavioral management of obesity include
All the above
(Increase exercise, Diet changes, Lifestyle changes?
Which of the following techniques can assess central obesity?
Waist-to-hip ratio
Which hormone was discovered that revolutionized the understanding of obesity?
Leptin
Which theory of weight regulation has been identified through metabolic lab studies of overfeeding compared to caloric restriction?
Set-point theory
T/F: Obesity has more than doubled since 1980?
True
T/F: The pattern of fat distribution does not affect the risk for co-related morbidities of obesity.
False
T/F: Most obese children will carry their obesity into their adult years.
True
T/F: Higher fitness levels do not attenuate cardiometabolic risk.
False
Which of the following should be included as an initial step in the clinical evaluation of an obese patient?
Assessment of the barriers of weight loss
Which of the following percentages did the excess body weight explain the incidence of hypertension in the Framingham Heart Study?
25%
Which of the following weight loss amounts reduces blood pressure the equivalent of a new antihypertensive drug?
22 lbs
Which of the following training session durations is required to maximize weight loss?
60-90 minutes
T/F: Up to 80% of diabetes mellitus cases are weight related
True
T/F: A significant finding from the Nurses Health Study was that stroke risk doubled for obese women.
True