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Terms in this set (40)1. The patient is eager to begin his exercise program with a 2-mile jog. The nurse instructs the patient to warm up with
stretching exercises. The patient states that he is ready and does not want to waste time with a "warm-up." The nurse
explains that the warm-up
a. Allows the body to readjust gradually to baseline functioning.
b. Prepares the body and decreases the potential for injury .
c. Should not involve stretching exercises because they can lead to injury .
d. Should be performed with high intensity to prepare for the coming challenge
prepares the body and decreases the potential for injury
2. Isotonic, isometric, and resistive isometric are three categories of exercise. They are classified according to the type of
muscle contraction involved. Of the following exercises, which are considered isotonic?
a. Bicycling, swimming, walking, jogging, dancing
b. Tightening or tensing of muscles without moving body parts
c. Push-ups, hip lifting, pushing feet against a footboard on the bed
d. Quadriceps set exercises and contraction of the gluteal muscles
bicycling, swimming, walking, jogging, dancing
3. A nurse at community center is providing nutrition counseling for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following
information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply .)
a. Increase protein to 50% of daily calories.
b. The need for vitamins and minerals can increase.
c. Up to 35% of daily calories should come from fat.
d. At least 45% daily calories should come from carbohydrates.
e. Fruits and vegetables should make up one-third of each meal.
The need for vitamins and minerals can increase. Up to 35% of daily calories should be from fat. At least 45% daily calories should be from carbohydrates.
4. A nurse is advocating for local leaders to place a newly-approved community health clinic in an area of the city that has
fewer resources than other areas. The nurse is advocating for the leaders to uphold which of the following ethical
principles?
a. Distributive Justice
b. Fidelity
c. Respect for autonomy
d. Veracity
Distributive Justice
5. A patient was recently diagnosed with hypertension which of the following would you recommend to him to implement
the DASH Diet?
a. Recommend he eats full-fat yogurt
b. Recommend elimination of all meats
c. Recommend he substitutes his bread for whole wheat
d. Recommend limiting alcohol to three drinks a day
Recommend he substitutes his bread for whole wheat 6. Who would benefit from following the DASH Diet?
a. People with Hypertension
b. People with Heart Disease
c. People on Hemodialysis
d. All of the above
e. Both A & B
Both A & B
7. Multiple choice question one: A patient's potassium level is 3.0. Which foods would you encourage the patient to
consume?
a. Potatoes, bananas, and brussel sprouts
b. Apples, oatmeal, and blueberries
c. Pizza, mac and cheese, and peas
d. Peanuts, watermelon, and corn
Potatoes, bananas, and brussel sprouts
8. Multiple choice question two: Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypokalemia (potassium deficiency)?
a. Muscle cramps
b. Diarrhea
c. Weakness
d. Heart palpitations
Diarrhea
9. An active lifestyle is important for maintaining and promoting health. In developing an exercise program, the nurse
understands that:
a. Physical exercise is not recommended for patients with chronic illnesses.
b. Regular physical activity is beneficial only for the body part that is exercised.
c. Physical exercise has no ef fect on psychological well-being
d. Physical activity enhances functioning of all body systems
Physical activity enhances functioning of all body systems
10. The nurse is attempting to start an exercise program in a local community as a health promotion project. In explaining
the purpose of the project, the nurse explains to the community leaders that:
a. The recommended frequency of workouts should be twice a day .
b. A sedentary lifestyle contributes to the development of health-related problems.
c. An exercise prescription should incorporate aerobic exercise only .
d. The purpose of weight training is to bulk up muscles
A sedentary lifestyle contributes to the development of health-related problems.
11. A patient states they are fasting so they cannot eat. What is an appropriate statement to say to the patient?
a. You must eat to get better .
b. Can you drink fluids or have snacks during fasting?
c. Why would you continue to fast when you're ill?
d. Your healing process includes adequate nutrition.
Can you drink fluids or have snacks during fasting?
12. Which of the following foods does not apply to Islamic dietary standards?
a. Broccoli
b. jello
c. Eggs
d. Bread
Jello
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