ATI - NURSE'S TOUCH. WELLNESS & SELF-CARE: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A nurse is presenting a program on safe and effective exercise for older adults who have RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis). 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. Correct 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). Correct 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. Correct Answer C. Sustain the target range for at least 20 mins. A nurse is giving a presentation at a family-oriented red center about getting children involved in physical activities. The nurse should explain that children develop exercise-related abilities and preferences during which age? Correct Answer 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 Correct Answer B. Working out on an elliptical trainer