MES Pathophysiology & Chronic Disease Management 3

Question 1

Which exercise precaution is MOST important for a client with uncontrolled hypertension (resting BP >180/110 mmHg)?

Accepted Answer

Defer vigorous exercise until BP is controlled medically

Answer

Limit to light stretching only

Answer

Avoid all physical activity permanently

Answer

Encourage high-intensity interval training

Question 2

Autonomic neuropathy in diabetic clients may cause which specific exercise complication?

Accepted Answer

Inability to achieve target heart rate

Answer

Hypoglycemia after meals

Answer

Excessive muscle cramps

Answer

Elevated post-exercise blood glucose

Question 3

Which type of exercise has the strongest evidence for improving insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic training

Answer

Flexibility training

Answer

Breath work

Answer

Static stretching

Question 4

For a client with osteoporosis, which activity carries the HIGHEST fracture risk and should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

High-impact spinal flexion exercises

Answer

Walking

Answer

Tai chi

Answer

Swimming

Question 5

A client with congestive heart failure (CHF) should be monitored closely for which symptom during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Dyspnea at rest or with minimal exertion

Answer

Mild perspiration

Answer

Slight elevation in heart rate

Answer

Mild increase in perceived exertion

Question 6

Which blood glucose range is generally considered safe for initiating exercise in a client with type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

70–250 mg/dL

Answer

Below 70 mg/dL

Answer

251–300 mg/dL

Answer

Above 300 mg/dL