GEM 2024

Which of the following is not an exercise?

• climbing 2 storeys to get to work

• cycling 15 minutes leisurely

• skipping rope 1 minute x 5 times

• playing badminton once a week

What is the ideal blood glucose range prior to starting exercise?

• 4 - 16.7

• 4.6-16.7

• 5 - 16.7

• 5.6-16.7

Which of the following is true about the physical activity guidelines for older adults?

• Stretch all major muscle groups daily

• 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week

• Engage in strengthening at moderate loads once a week

What corresponds to moderate exercise intensity?

• Can talk and sing

• Cannot sing and talk

• Can talk but cannot sing

Mr John's blood glucose reading is 5.0. He should not start exercise until he eats something. True or False?

• True

• False

Mdm Jane's BP is 150/77. Is it true that she can go out for a walk?

• True

• False

What is the most ideal BP range prior to exercise?

• 80/60 to 170/100

• 90/60 to 179/99

• 90/60 to 140/90

• 140/90 to 179/99