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Exercise for older people quiz
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1Approximately what percentage of women over 50 do not participate in enough physical activity to benefit their health?
- A83%
- B73%
- C63%
- D53%
2Older adults are least likely to benefit from physical activity.
- ATrue
- BFalse
3Lack of physical activity can lead to:
- AIncreased number of trips to the doctors
- BMore hospitalisations
- CIncreased use of medicines for a variety of illnesses
- DAll of the above
4The goal for older people is to build up to ____ of endurance exercise on most days of the week?
- A10 minutes
- B20 minutes
- C30 minutes
- D60 minutes
5Which of these activities is ideal for older people with frailty?
- AGardening
- BSwimming
- CWalking
- DAll of the above
- ENone of the above
6Which of these types of exercise is best to help maintain strong bones?
- AAerobics
- BWeight-bearing exercise
- CResistance exercise
- DAll of the above
7What percentage of your maximum heart rate should older people aim for when performing moderate intensity exercise?
- A30-40%
- B40-50%
- C50-70%
- D80-95%
8An older person's exercise programme should include activities that develop flexibility, balance, strength, and endurance.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9Aerobic/endurance exercise can be just as effective as medications for treating severe depression in older people.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Which of the following exercises will NOT help build bone and prevent fractures?
- ASwimming
- BTennis
- CWalking
- DWeight lifting
11Which condition usually makes it impossible to engage in regular exercise?
- AArthiritis
- BDiabetes
- CHigh Blood Pressure
- DAll of the above
- ENone of the above
12Many exercises can be done from a wheelchair.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Approximately what percentage of adults aged >65 years fall each year?
- A20%
- B30%
- C40%
- D50%
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- Exercise for older people with frailty quiz
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- sarah.ritchie
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