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CQXA

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A nurse at a senior center promotes activity by leading exercise programs. Which of the following is a benefit of such exercise?
 
  a. Improvement of mood
  b. Cardiovascular stress
  c. Painful and stiff joints
  d. Depression

Question 2

A 75-year-old female asks a nurse I know I should be moving, but how much is the right amount of exercise for me? The best response of the nurse is:
 
  a. You need to engage in 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise on at least 5 days a week.
  b. You need to engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every day of the week.
  c. Since you are 75, the recommendations are 30 minutes of moderate exercise three times a week.
  d. There are no specific recommendations for someone of your age; just keep mov-ing.


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huda

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Physical activity has many benefits including improvement of mood. Physical activity improves cardiovascular health, decreases depression, and helps decrease pain and increase flexibility in the joints.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Recommendations for all adults are participation in 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity for 5 or more days per week.


CQXA

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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