Unit 21 Exercise and Older Adults (Week 8)

Question 1

sedentary:

Answer 1

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity that might produce significant fitness benefits.

Question 2

infirmity:

Answer 2

Physical or mental weakness.

Question 3

coronary heart disease:

Answer 3

Atherosclerosis (a condition where the arteries are narrowed by deposits of cholesterol and other material in the inner walls of the artery) of the coronary arteries.

Question 4

arrhythmia:

Answer 4

Any abnormal rhythm of the heart beat.

Question 5

hypertension:

Answer 5

Persistent high blood pressure. Readings as low as 140/90 millimeters of mercury are considered a threshold for high blood pressure by some authorities.

Question 6

myocarditis:

Answer 6

Inflammation of the heart muscle.

Question 7

thrombosis:

Answer 7

Local coagulation or clotting of the blood in a part of the circulatory system.

Question 8

valvular heart disease:

Answer 8

Any dis-ease involved in one or more of the four valves of the heart (the aortic and mitral valves on the left and the pulmonary and tricuspid valves on the right).

Question 9

pacemaker:

Answer 9

An artificial device for stimulating the heart muscle and regulating its contractions.

Question 10

cyanotic congestive heart disease:

Answer 10

heart defects that are present at birth that result in a low blood oxygen level.

Question 11

Marfan Syndrome:

Answer 11

An inherited disorder that affects connective tissue.

Question 12

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD):

Answer 12

A lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible.

Question 13

hypokalemia:

Answer 13

Deficiency of potassium in the bloodstream.

Question 14

myxedema:

Answer 14

Swelling of the skin and underlying tissues giving a waxy consistency, typical of patients with under active thyroid glands.

Question 15

thyrotoxicosis:

Answer 15

Also known as hyperthyroidism. A condition resulting from excessive concentrations of thyroid hormones in the body.

Question 16

Q-T syndrome:

Answer 16

A rare inherited or acquired heart condition in which delayed re-polarization of the heart following a heartbeat increases the risk of episodes of torsades de pointes.

Question 17

The past surgeon general has estimated that close to what percent of our most dreaded diseases could be prevented with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise?

Answer 17

85%

Question 18

What is the approximate guideline duration of a workout program for an older adult?

Answer 18

60M =(30m cardio, 30m resistance)

Question 19

What are the recommended strength program guidelines for an older adult?

Answer 19

Low to moderate intensity with high repetitions

Question 20

How frequent should an older adult be trained in conjunction with a cardiovascular program?

Answer 20

2-3x a week

Question 21

Medical doctors may perform what assessment(s) on older adults before clearing them for exercise?

Answer 21

ekg, blood panel, neurological assessment