The eating habits of an athlete involved in long distance running should differ from those of a sedentary individual of the same body weight in what way?

• A.There should be no change in calories.
• B.The athlete should have a greater intake of grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean sources of protein.
• C.The athlete should increase protein intake to threefold the RDA.
• D.The athlete should reduce fat intake to 10% of total calories.

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Differentiation between supraventricular and ventricular rhythm is made on the basis of the

• A.Amplitude of the U wave.
• B.Duration of the PR interval.
• C.Duration (width) of the QRS complex and the presence or absence of P waves.
• D.Appearance of the ST segment.

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All of the following are examples of aerobic exercise modalities EXCEPT

• A.Stair climbing.
• B.Bicycling.
• C.Weight training.
• D.Walking.

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An ideal weight-loss program should set a goal of _ pounds per week, with an energy intake of not less than _ kcal/day.

• A.1-2, 1,200.
• B.None of the above.
• C.3-5, 1,500.
• D.10, 1,600.

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A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus checks her fasting morning glucose level on her whole-blood glucose meter (fingerstick method), and the result of 253 mgldL (14 mmol/L). A urine test is positive for ketones before her exercise session. What action should you take?

• A.Not allow her to exercise this session, and notify her physician of the findings.
• B.Give her an extra carbohydrate snack, and wait 5 minutes before beginning exercise.
• C.Allow her to exercise as long as her glucose is not greater than 300 mgldL (17 mmol/L).
• D.Readjust her insulin regimen for the remainder of the day to compensate for the high morning glucose level.

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