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Question # 36

A 70-year-old client with arthritis experiences joint stiffness in the mornings. What is the BEST strategy for exercise scheduling?

Options:

A.

Schedule sessions in the morning before stiffness subsides

B.

Schedule sessions later in the day when joints are less stiff

C.

Avoid exercise to prevent aggravating stiffness

D.

Prescribe only high-intensity activities to overcome stiffness

Question # 37

Why might clients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience early fatigue during exercise?

Options:

A.

Uremic toxin buildup impairs muscle metabolism

B.

Excessive bone density restricts thoracic expansion

C.

Overproduction of insulin lowers glucose availability

D.

Increased lung capacity dilutes oxygen supply

Question # 38

What is the FIRST action if a client reports new chest pain during exercise?

Options:

A.

Stop the session immediately and activate EMS if symptoms persist

B.

Reduce intensity but allow them to continue

C.

Offer water and rest for 10 minutes before resuming

D.

Document symptoms but finish the session

Question # 39

A client expresses guilt about not being active for many years. What is the BEST consultation response?

Options:

A.

Normalize their experience and focus on positive steps forward

B.

Emphasize their past inactivity as a failure

C.

Avoid discussing the issue

D.

Suggest exercise is too late to be beneficial

Question # 40

A client with osteoporosis and history of vertebral fracture asks about safe resistance training. Which exercise is MOST appropriate?

Options:

A.

Seated row with neutral spine and light-to-moderate resistance

B.

Weighted sit-ups with spinal flexion

C.

Explosive medicine ball rotations

D.

High-impact jumping exercises

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