Author Question: What benefit is there for an older adult to participate in balance training? a. Increase ... (Read 61 times)

serike · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What benefit is there for an older adult to participate in balance training?

a. Increase peripheral circulation
b. Increase strength
c. Decrease the incidence of falls
d. Eliminate the need for ambulatory assistive devices

Question 2

An older adult is performing isometric and isotonic exercises. What should the nurse suggest in order to prevent an accidental Valsalva maneuver?

a. Hold the breath during an exercise cycle.
b. Breathe through the mouth.
c. Breathe deeply and rhythmically during an exercise cycle.
d. Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth.

ciecieme · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Balance training is important for older adults to reduce falls.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Breathing through the mouth makes it impossible to hold the breath, and bearing down cannot be performed. The Valsalva maneuver increases blood pressure and may cause cardiac overload.