Question 1

According to the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, what percentage of 6- to 11-year-old children are overweight?

Accepted Answer

A)   14%
B)   18%
C)   24%
D)   28%E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a man who states he is ready to start exercising. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do nothing because he has already made the decision to implement a change.
B)   Provide him with information on the benefits of exercising.
C)   Develop an exercise prescription with him.
D)   Schedule a follow-up in 2 months to see if he still feels the same way.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

A nurse is developing an exercise program for a person with moderate osteoarthritis of the knees. Which of the following forms of exercise would the nurse include in this program?

Accepted Answer

A)   Step aerobics
B)   Running
C)   Water aerobics
D)   Bike ridingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

A nurse is monitoring the exercise of a 42-year-old woman. Which of the following would be the estimated maximum heart rate (MHR)  for this woman?

Accepted Answer

A)   126
B)   142
C)   178
D)   184E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

A nurse is reviewing an exercise prescription for a person. Which of the following aspects should be included? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)   Frequency of exercise
B)   Intensity level of exercise
C)   Time and duration of exercise
D)   Type of exercise
E)   None of aboveF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Activity that uses large muscle groups in a repetitive, rhythmic fashion over an extended period to improve the efficiency of the oxidative energy producing system and improve cardiorespiratory endurance is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   aerobic activity.
B)   anaerobic activity.
C)   flexibility.
D)   muscular fitness.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

A nurse is providing health education for a group of older adults about the risks of developing coronary heart disease. Which of the following group members is at highest risk?

Accepted Answer

A)   Takes a beta-blocker for hypertension
B)   Has a total cholesterol level of 201
C)   Doesn't participate in any form of regular physical activity
D)   Has a family history of Type 2 diabetes mellitusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A woman is going for a 2-hour hike in the Grand Canyon and she asks the nurse how much fluid she should take along with her. Which of the following recommendations should be given by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bring at least 24 ounces of water.
B)   Bring at least 72 ounces of water.
C)   Bring at least 24 ounces of sports drink.
D)   Bring at least 72 ounces of sports drink.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

During a home visit, a nurse notes that a person with hypertension lives on the third floor of a subsidized housing project on a busy road with no sidewalks and few street lights. Which of the following would be the best recommendation for exercise for the nurse to make to the person?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not exercise because you have high blood pressure.
B)   Use the stairs whenever you are entering or leaving the building.
C)   Go for short walks around the block during the daytime only.
D)   Purchase an exercise bike.E) All of the above
F) C) and D) B

Question 10

Which of the following statements about exercise is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   People who engage in high-intensity exercise are at lowest risk for illness.
B)   Aerobic exercise should be part of daily exercise routines.
C)   Regular exercise may cause people to experience fatigue and increased susceptibility to mental health disorders.
D)   Low-level physical activity may have a protective effect on gastric and pancreatic cancer.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

A nurse is providing care for a 10-year-old child with a BMI at the 80th percentile. Which of the following best describes this child?

Accepted Answer

A)   Normal weight
B)   Overweight
C)   Obese
D)   Morbidly obeseE) B) and D)
F) C) and D) A

Question 12

During an office visit, a nurse provides counseling to a 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis who is otherwise very healthy. Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the woman?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid all forms of exercise because of the risk of fractures.
B)   Walk with a partner at least 30 minutes a day 5 days a week.
C)   Use a wheelchair to get around so that she can prevent falls.
D)   Take a step aerobics class 5 days a week.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 13

A nurse is providing an educational program addressing the importance of being physically active. The nurse states that individuals should engage in exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes of activity on most days of the week. For which of the following individuals is that recommendation appropriate? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)   A 54-year-old with hypercholesterolemia
B)   A 66-year-old with hypertension
C)   A 48-year-old with obesity
D)   A 58-year-old with Type 2 diabetes mellitusE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

The nurse is discussing an exercise prescription with a person. To help him determine the appropriate intensity, the nurse tells him that he should monitor his rate of perceived exertion. Which of the following should the nurse tell the man he should experience while exercising?

Accepted Answer

A)   Talking and singing without difficulty
B)   Feeling extremely fatigued
C)   Having mild musculoskeletal discomfort
D)   Being out of breathE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

A nurse is providing care to a person who has lower back pain. Which of the following exercises would the nurse recommend to assist with pain reduction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Walking
B)   Pilates
C)   Swimming
D)   Bike ridingE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A nurse is discussing exercise intensity with a client. Which of the following medications that the client is taking may limit the usefulness of heart rate as an indicator of exercise intensity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 
B)   Metoprolol (Toprol) 
C)   Atorvastatin (Lipitor) 
D)   Lansoprazole (Prevacid) E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

A nurse is educating a 35-year-old woman about the best exercises to engage in to prevent bone loss. Which of the following exercises would the nurse recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)   Walking
B)   Swimming
C)   Weight training
D)   Bike ridingE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

A nurse is counseling a 19-year-old person who has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. The person asks if there is anything specific that should be done before going to play tennis with a friend. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the person to avoid hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inject the insulin into the abdomen.
B)   Inject the insulin into the arm.
C)   Inject the insulin into the thigh.
D)   Skip taking any insulin before exercising.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

During an office visit, a nurse meets with a woman who states she does not have time to exercise. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do nothing because she has already made the decision to not exercise.
B)   Provide her with information on the benefits of exercising.
C)   Develop an exercise prescription with her.
D)   Schedule a follow-up in 2 months to see if she still feels the same way.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

According to the physical activity and fitness section of the Healthy People 2020 report, what percentage of adults 18 years of age or older report no leisure-time physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)   16%
B)   26%
C)   36%
D)   46%E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 12: Exercise

According to the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, what percentage of 6- to 11-year-old children are overweight?

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A nurse is caring for a man who states he is ready to start exercising. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

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A nurse is developing an exercise program for a person with moderate osteoarthritis of the knees. Which of the following forms of exercise would the nurse include in this program?

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A nurse is monitoring the exercise of a 42-year-old woman. Which of the following would be the estimated maximum heart rate (MHR) for this woman?

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A nurse is reviewing an exercise prescription for a person. Which of the following aspects should be included? (select all that apply)

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Activity that uses large muscle groups in a repetitive, rhythmic fashion over an extended period to improve the efficiency of the oxidative energy producing system and improve cardiorespiratory endurance is known as:

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A nurse is providing health education for a group of older adults about the risks of developing coronary heart disease. Which of the following group members is at highest risk?

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A woman is going for a 2-hour hike in the Grand Canyon and she asks the nurse how much fluid she should take along with her. Which of the following recommendations should be given by the nurse?

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During a home visit, a nurse notes that a person with hypertension lives on the third floor of a subsidized housing project on a busy road with no sidewalks and few street lights. Which of the following would be the best recommendation for exercise for the nurse to make to the person?

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Which of the following statements about exercise is true?

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A nurse is providing care for a 10-year-old child with a BMI at the 80th percentile. Which of the following best describes this child?

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During an office visit, a nurse provides counseling to a 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis who is otherwise very healthy. Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the woman?

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The nurse is discussing an exercise prescription with a person. To help him determine the appropriate intensity, the nurse tells him that he should monitor his rate of perceived exertion. Which of the following should the nurse tell the man he should experience while exercising?

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A nurse is providing care to a person who has lower back pain. Which of the following exercises would the nurse recommend to assist with pain reduction?

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A nurse is discussing exercise intensity with a client. Which of the following medications that the client is taking may limit the usefulness of heart rate as an indicator of exercise intensity?

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A nurse is educating a 35-year-old woman about the best exercises to engage in to prevent bone loss. Which of the following exercises would the nurse recommend?

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During an office visit, a nurse meets with a woman who states she does not have time to exercise. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

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According to the physical activity and fitness section of the Healthy People 2020 report, what percentage of adults 18 years of age or older report no leisure-time physical activity?

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Exam 12: Exercise

According to the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, what percentage of 6- to 11-year-old children are overweight?

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A nurse is caring for a man who states he is ready to start exercising. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

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A nurse is developing an exercise program for a person with moderate osteoarthritis of the knees. Which of the following forms of exercise would the nurse include in this program?

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A nurse is monitoring the exercise of a 42-year-old woman. Which of the following would be the estimated maximum heart rate (MHR) for this woman?

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A nurse is reviewing an exercise prescription for a person. Which of the following aspects should be included? (select all that apply)

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Activity that uses large muscle groups in a repetitive, rhythmic fashion over an extended period to improve the efficiency of the oxidative energy producing system and improve cardiorespiratory endurance is known as:

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A nurse is providing health education for a group of older adults about the risks of developing coronary heart disease. Which of the following group members is at highest risk?

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A woman is going for a 2-hour hike in the Grand Canyon and she asks the nurse how much fluid she should take along with her. Which of the following recommendations should be given by the nurse?

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During a home visit, a nurse notes that a person with hypertension lives on the third floor of a subsidized housing project on a busy road with no sidewalks and few street lights. Which of the following would be the best recommendation for exercise for the nurse to make to the person?

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Which of the following statements about exercise is true?

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A nurse is providing care for a 10-year-old child with a BMI at the 80th percentile. Which of the following best describes this child?

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During an office visit, a nurse provides counseling to a 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis who is otherwise very healthy. Which of the following information should the nurse provide to the woman?

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The nurse is discussing an exercise prescription with a person. To help him determine the appropriate intensity, the nurse tells him that he should monitor his rate of perceived exertion. Which of the following should the nurse tell the man he should experience while exercising?

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A nurse is providing care to a person who has lower back pain. Which of the following exercises would the nurse recommend to assist with pain reduction?

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A nurse is discussing exercise intensity with a client. Which of the following medications that the client is taking may limit the usefulness of heart rate as an indicator of exercise intensity?

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A nurse is educating a 35-year-old woman about the best exercises to engage in to prevent bone loss. Which of the following exercises would the nurse recommend?

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During an office visit, a nurse meets with a woman who states she does not have time to exercise. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

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According to the physical activity and fitness section of the Healthy People 2020 report, what percentage of adults 18 years of age or older report no leisure-time physical activity?

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