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EXERCISE THERAPY PTR253, ISSA PTR253 EXERCISE THERAPY
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Which of the following is a good outside-class activity to reduce stress? A. Developing a good nutritional program B. Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation C. Individual counseling D. Therapeutic massage E. All of the above - ANSWER-E. All of the above True or False: Asthma is classified as a reversible obstructive airway disease. - ANSWER-True Which of the following is true for clients with hypertension? A. If BP > 160/90mm Hg, consult with client's physician prior to exercise B. Avoid heavy resistance training
C. Instruct Clients to hold their breath, as this lowers blood pressure D. A and B E. All of the above - ANSWER-D. A and B True or False: High blood pressure is called hypotension. - ANSWER-False Bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema are common conditions grouped under which disease? A. Heart disease B. Hypertension C. COPD (Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease) D. Hypotension E. None of the Above - ANSWER-C. COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) True or False: When working with an individual with hypertension, emphasize muscular endurance versus strength. - ANSWER-True
E. None of the above - ANSWER-C. Feet Which of the following is not a type of heart disease? A. Angina Pectoris B. Hypotension C. Atherosclerosis D. Congestive heart failure E. None of the above - ANSWER-B. Hypotension True or False: It is better to do 5 minutes of gentle exercise daily pain free than to do 30 minutes of hard vigorous exercise three times a week and be sore. - ANSWER-True Which of the following is a common health problem seen in the cardiovascular system among older adults? A. Hypertension B. Angina
C. Congestive heart failure D. Arteriosclerosis E. All of the above - ANSWER-E. All of the above Which of the following is a common social benefit of exercise? A. Enjoyable activity B. An opportunity to make new friends C. Improved compliance and adherence to the program D. A healthy, positive way to spend time. E. All of the above F. A and B - ANSWER-E. All of the above True or False: Parkinson's Disease affects motor function but not cognitive abilities. - ANSWER-True True or False: When lending aide to someone experiencing a grand mal seizure, it is wise to attempt to restrain the convulsions. - ANSWER-False
C. Quadraplegia D. Hemoplegia E. None of the above - ANSWER-B. Hemiplegia Which of the following is a factor that provokes seizure? A. Emotional stress B. Flashing strobe lights C. Excessive fatigue D. Edema E. All of the above F. A, C, and D - ANSWER-E. All of the above Which of the following is a progressive condition where the brain and the spinal cord lose their protective covering? A. Multiple sclerosis B. Parkinson's disease
C. PVD
D. Hemiplegia E. None of the above - ANSWER-A. Multiple sclerosis Which of the following is an appropriate exercise for the neurologically impaired? A. Elbow flexion/extension B. weight shifting C. pelvic mobility D. Achilles tendon stretch E. All of the above - ANSWER-E. All of the above True or False: For persons with a head injury, a significant portion of time exercise should be spend focusing on safe and functional balance activities.
- ANSWER-True True or False: Handicaps can be situation-specific - ANSWER-True __________results from disruption of the normal balance between rest and physical activity, thereby decreasing the optimal functional capacity.
True or False: more than four out of five people over the age of 65 have at least one chronic condition or ailment. - ANSWER-True Which of the following is not a benefit of increased physical activity? A. Increased flexibility B. Improved sleep C. makes ADLs more difficult D. Improvement in cardiovascular function - ANSWER-C. makes ADLs more difficult The role of a therapeutic exercise program should strive to improve, restore, or even maintain all of the following except: A. Balance B. Muscular Strength C. Mobility and flexibility D. functional skills E. None of the above - ANSWER-E. none of the above
Improved ______ is the primary goal of a fitness therapy session for a client with a disability. A. mobility B. Fitness C. Self-efficacy D. Fat loss E. B and D F. A, B, and C - ANSWER-F. A, B, and C True or False: More so than with any other client, not knowing what you're doing for clients with disabilities can have serious ramifications. - ANSWER- True A person has ____________ if he or she encounters impediments or disadvantages that limit success in a given situation. A. A handicap B. A disability C. A functional limitation
D. improves heart and lung function E. A and D F. All of the above - ANSWER-E. A and D Which of the following is NOT an effect of sedentary lifestyle? A. Muscle hypertrophy B. Mental depression C. Osteoporosis D. Contracture of connective tissue E. None of the above - ANSWER-A. Muscle hypertrophy True or False: There is promising evidence that regular physical activity can improve mental acuity and decrease depression. - ANSWER-True True or False: Specialists in Exercise therapy should diagnose conditions and prescribe therapy. - ANSWER-False Which of the following diseases does exercise help prevent? A. diabetes (Type 1)
B. Rheumatoid arthritis C. congestive heart failure D. A and B E. All of the above - ANSWER-C. Congestive heart failure True or False: According to the principle of disuse, "if you don't use it, you lose it." - ANSWER-True True or False: As a trainer, it's fine to use the same protocol for all of your clients since they will all learn and progress exactly the same. - ANSWER- False When working with a diabetic client, which of the following should NOT be beneficial to carry in case of a drop in blood sugar? A. Orange Juice B. Candy Bar C. Sugar free gum D. Fruit juice
D. principle of practice and repetition E. Principle of vigor - ANSWER-C. Principle of pleasurable effect Shrugs, up-right rows, and power cleans are all exercises that primarily work what muscle? A. Triceps B. Trapezius C. Chest D. Biceps E. Calves - ANSWER-B. Trapezius True or False: While lifting a load, it is most beneficial to the health of the back to keep the load close to your body. - ANSWER-True Which of the following factors should be considered when designing a fitness therapy program? A. Safety of location B. Communication skills of and with the client
C. Medications that client is taking and potential side effects D. All of the above E. A and C only - ANSWER-D. All of the Above True or False: According to the exercise participation flowchart, if a client is found to have asthma, you should inform the physician, but the client may participate. - ANSWER-True What does DNR stand for? A. Daily nutrition recommendations B. Do not resuscitate C. Department of natural resources D. do not recommend E. None of the above - ANSWER-B. Do not resuscitate True or False: Effective fitness therapy educators remember that a client's self-esteem is more important than any exercise or activity. - ANSWER-True
What instructional strategies should be utilized if the client learns best withing the visual domain? A. Provide corrective skill feedback B. Use diagrams C. Maintain eye contact when speaking D. Tap the body part to facilitate movement in correct direction E. All of the above F. B and C - ANSWER-F. B and C True or False: someone who has hemiplegia is paralyzed on one side of the body. - ANSWER-True The Cervical curve of the spine refers to which anatomical area? A. lower back B. neck C. middle back
D. upper middle back E. None of the above - ANSWER-B. Neck True or False: There are three preferred styles of learning, which include visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning. - ANSWER-True True or False: A contraindicated exercise is one that is appropriate and recommended. - ANSWER-False Which of the following is a key to proper functional exercise? A. Simple before complex B. Slow before fast C. Two legs before single leg D. Low force before high force E. All of the above - ANSWER-E. All of the above Proper usage of this movement is key when developing a sound functional exercise routine. A. Concentric
