MES Musculoskeletal Conditions & Special Populations 3

Question 1

Which balance training progression is most appropriate for a fall-risk older adult just beginning an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

Two-leg standing balance with eyes open on a stable surface

Answer

Single-leg tandem stance on foam with eyes closed

Answer

Bosu ball single-leg squats

Answer

Lateral hops on unstable surface

Question 2

Which type of exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of falls in older adults most effectively?

Accepted Answer

Multicomponent exercise including balance and strength

Answer

High-intensity cycling

Answer

Swimming only

Answer

Seated chair aerobics only

Question 3

A client with Parkinson's disease most benefits from which exercise characteristic to address bradykinesia?

Accepted Answer

Rhythmic auditory cueing and large-amplitude movements

Answer

Slow deliberate movements

Answer

Static posture holds

Answer

Passive range-of-motion only

Question 4

Which exercise consideration is MOST important when working with a client who has undergone recent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?

Accepted Answer

Avoid upper body exercises that stress the healing sternum for 6–8 weeks

Answer

Maximize upper body pushing exercises immediately

Answer

Begin running as soon as hospital discharge occurs

Answer

Focus exclusively on lower extremity plyometrics

Question 5

For a client with lymphedema following breast cancer treatment, which exercise precaution is most important?

Accepted Answer

Monitor limb girth and use compression garments during exercise

Answer

Avoid all upper extremity exercise

Answer

Perform only maximal effort training

Answer

Avoid any cardiovascular exercise

Question 6

Which functional assessment is most appropriate for measuring lower extremity strength and fall risk in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Timed Up and Go (TUG) test

Answer

1-repetition maximum leg press

Answer

Maximal oxygen uptake test

Answer

Handgrip dynamometry