Special Population Considerations Flashcards
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Which type of exercise has been shown to be MOST effective at improving insulin sensitivity in clients with type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Combined aerobic and resistance training
A combination of aerobic and resistance training produces greater improvements in glycemic control than either modality alone.
A trainer notices a client with obesity has a waist circumference of 42 inches. This measurement places the client at:
Answer: Substantially increased risk for metabolic disease
A waist circumference >40 inches in men (>35 in women) is associated with substantially increased risk for metabolic syndrome and CVD.
When training a client who is legally blind, what is the MOST important adaptation the trainer should make?
Answer: Use clear verbal cueing and physical guidance to communicate movement
Clients who are visually impaired rely on verbal and tactile cues rather than visual demonstrations to learn and correct movements.
A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 wants to begin resistance training. What protein intake guidance should the trainer provide?
Answer: Advise the client to consult their nephrologist about protein intake
Excess protein can accelerate kidney function decline in CKD, so dietary recommendations must come from the client's medical team.
Which of the following describes the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale modification most appropriate for clients with cognitive impairments?
Answer: Use a simplified pictorial or FACES scale
Pictorial or simplified scales like the FACES scale are easier for clients with cognitive impairments to understand and use accurately.
What is the primary reason static stretching should be modified for clients with hypermobility disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
Answer: Excessive joint laxity increases risk of subluxation or dislocation
In hypermobility disorders, connective tissue is already lax, making aggressive stretching dangerous and increasing joint instability risk.
A client with depression is starting an exercise program. Which exercise approach has the most evidence supporting mood improvement?
Answer: Aerobic exercise performed at moderate intensity for at least 30 minutes
Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise consistently shows antidepressant effects, likely through endorphin release and neuroplasticity mechanisms.