A nurse is presenting a program on safe and effective exercise for older adults who
have RA. Which of the following instructions should she recommend for this client
population? Select all that apply.
Exercise every day
Exercise with a companion or group.
Consider a regular program of walking.
Get up and stretch regularly throughout the day.
Use exaggerated movements during daily activities. - Answer B. exercise with a
companion.
C. consider a regular program
D. Get up and stretch regularly
E. Use exaggerated movements during daily activities.
A nurse is counseling a client who is 48years old and is about to start a physical activity
program. Calculate the upper range of the client's heart rate. (Round to nearest whole
number). - Answer 146
Target heart rate: max heart rate by subtracting age from 220=172. Obtain heart rate as
60%-85%.
60%=103.2; 85%=146.2.
Target heart rate = 103-146
A nurse is teaching a client who is starting an exercise program to calculate his target
heart rate. The nurse should include which of the following instructions?
Challenge himself to exceed the target range for brief periods.
Find the target rate by subtracting his age from 200.
Sustain the target range for at least 20 mins. - Answer C. Sustain the target range
A nurse is giving a presentation at a family-oriented rec center about getting children
involved in physical activities. The nurse should explain that children develop exercise-
related abilities and preferences during which of the following stages? - Answer C.
School Age
A nurse is counseling a client who has multiple risk factors for osteoporosis. Which of
the following exercise strategies should the nurse recommend to help the client
maintain bone density?
Using a seated rowing machine
Working out on an elliptical trainer
Taking a water aerobics class - Answer B. Working out on an elliptical trainer
A fitness trainer who is giving a presentation on weight training is pointing out the
dangers of using androgenic anabolic steroids to build muscle strength. Which of the