NURS 101 Chapter 19: Activity and Exercise Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition

1. What are the effects of decreased speed impulses in the older adult? a. A “scrambled” message in the brain b. Longer time required to complete an activity c. Increased confusion d. Forget how to complete an activity ANS: B 2. Why is a patient with arthritis less likely to exercise? a. Fragility of the bones puts the patient at risk for fractures. b. Numbness in the feet and legs puts the patient at risk for a fall. c. Stiffened ligaments and tendons put the patient at risk for reduced flexibility. d. Moving heavy edematous limbs puts the patient at risk for fatigue. ANS: C 3. What action by the 75-year-old would indicate that an appropriate action has been taken to combat reduced stamina? a. Moving his home office to a downstairs location b. Using public transportation rather than driving his own car c. Tilling the garden plot with a motor-driven tiller d. Visiting the senior center twice in 1 week to play dominoes ANS: A 4. What is the focus of aerobic exercises such as walking and biking? a. Improve cardiovascular function b. Build muscle mass c. Improve dexterity d. Enhance balance ANS: A 5. A 70-year-old woman with painful arthritic joints asks the nurse what would be the most benefici