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Exercise for older people with frailty quiz

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Exercise for older people quiz

Question 1 of 13

1

Approximately what percentage of women over 50 do not participate in enough physical activity to benefit their health?

Select one of the following:

  • 83%

  • 73%

  • 63%

  • 53%

Explanation

Question 2 of 13

1

Older adults are least likely to benefit from physical activity.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 13

1

Lack of physical activity can lead to:

Select one of the following:

  • Increased number of trips to the doctors

  • More hospitalisations

  • Increased use of medicines for a variety of illnesses

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 4 of 13

1

The goal for older people is to build up to ____ of endurance exercise on most days of the week?

Select one of the following:

  • 10 minutes

  • 20 minutes

  • 30 minutes

  • 60 minutes

Explanation

Question 5 of 13

1

Which of these activities is ideal for older people with frailty?

Select one of the following:

  • Gardening

  • Swimming

  • Walking

  • All of the above

  • None of the above

Explanation

Question 6 of 13

1

Which of these types of exercise is best to help maintain strong bones?

Select one of the following:

  • Aerobics

  • Weight-bearing exercise

  • Resistance exercise

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 7 of 13

1

What percentage of your maximum heart rate should older people aim for when performing moderate intensity exercise?

Select one of the following:

  • 30-40%

  • 40-50%

  • 50-70%

  • 80-95%

Explanation

Question 8 of 13

1

An older person's exercise programme should include activities that develop flexibility, balance, strength, and endurance.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 13

1

Aerobic/endurance exercise can be just as effective as medications for treating severe depression in older people.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 13

1

Which of the following exercises will NOT help build bone and prevent fractures?

Select one of the following:

  • Swimming

  • Tennis

  • Walking

  • Weight lifting

Explanation

Question 11 of 13

1

Which condition usually makes it impossible to engage in regular exercise?

Select one of the following:

  • Arthiritis

  • Diabetes

  • High Blood Pressure

  • All of the above

  • None of the above

Explanation

Question 12 of 13

1

Many exercises can be done from a wheelchair.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 13

1

Approximately what percentage of adults aged >65 years fall each year?

Select one of the following:

  • 20%

  • 30%

  • 40%

  • 50%

Explanation