Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 3
Wellness concepts are demonstrated through individuals being responsible and able to make good decisions regarding areas such as nutrition, physical activity, safety issues, stress management, emotional growth and well-being, and health care issues in general. Sexual abstinence or use of a condom during sexual intercourse demonstrates responsibility and good decision-making skills in regards to sexual and reproductive health. Menu planning should include appropriate rather than large portions of food from each of the food groups in order to practice good nutrition. Decreasing the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day from three to one and a half will not significantly lower the health risks of smoking. Walking at a pace of 3 to 4.5 mph is considered moderate physical activity; walking this pace for 15 minutes three times per week does not meet the CDC recommended 2 hours and 30 minutes per week for moderate physical activity.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 4
The CDC recommends that older adults follow the same guidelines for physical activity as adults (moderate intensity physical activity at least 2 hours and 30 minutes per week or 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous activity, or a combination of moderate and vigorous physical activity per week); if chronic conditions cause limitations, older adults should participate in as much physical activity as their condition allows. Swimming would place the least amount of strain on the hip joints affected by the osteoarthritis, and 15 minutes per day 5 days per week is moderate physical activity that would help maintain joint mobility. The options of bicycling, jogging, and walking at the paces described would be considered vigorous physical activity and would place strain on the client's hips.