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Women and Exercise: Clinical Implications and Considerations - OT (non-live) - 3 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS

You will need to answer 7 questions correctly to pass the test.

1. Which of the following statements is true regarding female adolescent muscle strength according to literature presented?

(A) Knee flexor strength increases relative to body mass

(B) Knee extensor strength increases relative to body mass

(D) Hamstring-to-quad strength ration increases

2. Which of the following is defined as the absence of menarche by 15 years old?

(A) Primary amenorrhea

(B) Secondary amenorrhea

(D) None of the above

3. Which of the following performance variables have been associated with low energy availability?

(A) Decreased training response, decreased endurance performance, and depression

(B) Irritability, depression, and insomnia

(D) Increased coordination, improved concentration, and increased endurance

4. Which of the following is an anatomical change commonly associated with pregnancy?

(A) Increased posterior pelvic tilt

(B) Increased genu valgus

(D) Increased pes cavus

5. Which of the following is the most appropriate method for monitoring exercise intensity in the pregnant population?

(A) Heart rate

(B) Subjective rating of perceived exertion

(D) VO2 max

6. Which of the following is a potential risk of positioning a pregnant women supine after 20 weeks gestation?

(A) Decreased venous return

(B) Decreased uterine blood flow

(D) All the above

7. How long postpartum does the current literature suggest there are structural, strength, and endurance consequences for the abdominal muscles?

(A) 2 weeks

(B) 6 weeks

(D) >6 months

8. Which of the following has been associated with postmenopausal reduction in muscle strength and impaired functional capacity?

(A) Increased risk of falls

(B) Increased fasting glucose

(D) Decreased reaction times

9. According to the World Health Organization criteria, osteoporosis is defined as a bone mineral density that lies at least how many standard deviations below the average value for young healthy women?

(A) 1

(B) 1.5

(D) 2.5

10. Which of the following exercise conditions should be avoided in women with osteoporosis?

(A) Isometric hip exercises

(B) Balance training

(D) Weight bearing exercises

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Women and Exercise: Clinical Implications and Considerations - OT (non-live) - 3 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS