RUHS BSC NURSING MAIN EXAM IMPORTANT
QUESTUONSRUHS BSC MENTAL HEALTH
According to scientific evidence, which of the following substances may improve the
performance of non-endurance athletes such as weightlifters?
Calcium pyruvate
Creatine
Freeze-dried liver flakes
Chromium - ANSWER: Creatine
Which of the following physical activities metabolizes the most fat?
Running for two hours
Walking for an hour
Hard cycling for 1 hour
Performing 200-meter hurdles during competition - ANSWER: Walking for an hour
The National Collegiate Athletic Association bans ________ and limits the amount of
the substance that athletes can have in their bodies during competition.
beta-hydroxy-beta methylbutyrate (HMB)
caffeine
high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
pyruvate - ANSWER: Caffeine
People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of ________.
type 2 diabetes
cystic fibrosis
megaloblastic anemia
celiac disease - ANSWER: Type 2 diabetes
Curtis is a competitive endurance athlete who weighs 85 kg. He would like to plan a
nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his
weight and glycogen stores during the 1 to 3 hours that he spends while training
daily. According to expert recommendations, he should consume ________ grams of
carbohydrate daily while in training.
510 to 850
820 to 1000
735 to 950
620 to 900 - ANSWER: 510 to 850
The liver supplies glucose for muscles and other cells by breaking down _________.
phosphocreatine
ATP
glycogen
cholesterol - ANSWER: Glycogen
An athlete who weighs 75 kg should consume ________ g of protein daily.
, 75 to 100
60 to 110
90 to 150
150 to 250 - ANSWER: 90 to 150
Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized for ATP production?
Iron
Fat
Pantothenic acid
Vitamin D - ANSWER: Fat
Which of the following features is a characteristic of a physically fit person?
Interest in sports
Self-esteem
Flexibility
High maximum heart rate - ANSWER: Flexibility
Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?
Playing golf
Cycling
Gardening
Stretching - ANSWER: Cycling
Matthew is a healthy 25-year-old man who lifts weights to strengthen his muscles
and exercises vigorously to improve his endurance. According to recommendations
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, he should perform ________
minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity each week.
150
200
100
75 - ANSWER: 75
What is physical activity?
Movement that results from any muscular contraction.
Muscular activity that is planned and conducted for improving health.
Movement that results from contracting skeletal muscles.
Muscular activity of vital organs, especially the heart and lungs. - ANSWER:
Movement that results from contracting skeletal muscles.
Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?
Running
Playing golf
Bowling
Stretching - ANSWER: Running
Excess fluid consumption can result in a condition called_________.
idiopathic rehydration
QUESTUONSRUHS BSC MENTAL HEALTH
According to scientific evidence, which of the following substances may improve the
performance of non-endurance athletes such as weightlifters?
Calcium pyruvate
Creatine
Freeze-dried liver flakes
Chromium - ANSWER: Creatine
Which of the following physical activities metabolizes the most fat?
Running for two hours
Walking for an hour
Hard cycling for 1 hour
Performing 200-meter hurdles during competition - ANSWER: Walking for an hour
The National Collegiate Athletic Association bans ________ and limits the amount of
the substance that athletes can have in their bodies during competition.
beta-hydroxy-beta methylbutyrate (HMB)
caffeine
high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
pyruvate - ANSWER: Caffeine
People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of ________.
type 2 diabetes
cystic fibrosis
megaloblastic anemia
celiac disease - ANSWER: Type 2 diabetes
Curtis is a competitive endurance athlete who weighs 85 kg. He would like to plan a
nutritionally adequate diet that provides enough carbohydrate to maintain his
weight and glycogen stores during the 1 to 3 hours that he spends while training
daily. According to expert recommendations, he should consume ________ grams of
carbohydrate daily while in training.
510 to 850
820 to 1000
735 to 950
620 to 900 - ANSWER: 510 to 850
The liver supplies glucose for muscles and other cells by breaking down _________.
phosphocreatine
ATP
glycogen
cholesterol - ANSWER: Glycogen
An athlete who weighs 75 kg should consume ________ g of protein daily.
, 75 to 100
60 to 110
90 to 150
150 to 250 - ANSWER: 90 to 150
Which of the following nutrients can be metabolized for ATP production?
Iron
Fat
Pantothenic acid
Vitamin D - ANSWER: Fat
Which of the following features is a characteristic of a physically fit person?
Interest in sports
Self-esteem
Flexibility
High maximum heart rate - ANSWER: Flexibility
Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?
Playing golf
Cycling
Gardening
Stretching - ANSWER: Cycling
Matthew is a healthy 25-year-old man who lifts weights to strengthen his muscles
and exercises vigorously to improve his endurance. According to recommendations
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, he should perform ________
minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity each week.
150
200
100
75 - ANSWER: 75
What is physical activity?
Movement that results from any muscular contraction.
Muscular activity that is planned and conducted for improving health.
Movement that results from contracting skeletal muscles.
Muscular activity of vital organs, especially the heart and lungs. - ANSWER:
Movement that results from contracting skeletal muscles.
Which of the following activities is generally classified as aerobic?
Running
Playing golf
Bowling
Stretching - ANSWER: Running
Excess fluid consumption can result in a condition called_________.
idiopathic rehydration
