A 72-year-old woman fell in her bathtub and fractured her hip.  In viewing the fracture, X-ray revealed osteoporotic changes in her bone as well.  After reduction of the fracture, and immobilizing the bones with internal pins, what type of exercise would the doctor have advised her to do as soon as she was able in addition to prescribing calcium supplements to improve her bone mass? walking swimming vigorous aerobic exercise sit-ups

Which of the following interventions can be used to minimize fractures and serious injury as a result of a fall?A. Vitamin DB. CalciumC. Hip ProtectorsD. All of the Above

5. Which of the following statements regarding bone health are INCORRECT?I. Calcium forms crystals, hydroxyapatite, which gives strength andrigidity to maturing bones.II. Both calcium and phosphorous are needed to increase bone mass.III. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become porous and fragile dueto loss of Vitamin K.IV. Osteoporosis occurs only in females.a) I and IIb) II and IIIc) III and IVd) II, III and IV

Select the nutrient dense foods that she could add to her diet to help meet her calcium needs. Select the single best response.Group of answer choicesA variety of fruits and vegetablesMilk, cheese, fish with soft bones, or tofuChicken and porkNuts and seeds

Exercises strengthen bone because they stimulate the work of osteoblasts instead of osteoclasts. True False

Item111points Time Remaining 1 hour 55 seconds01:00:55Item 11 Time Remaining 1 hour 55 seconds01:00:55What Would Be the Effect on Bone Growth of Insufficient Dietary Calcium?What would be the effect on bone growth of insufficient dietary calcium?Multiple ChoiceThe epiphyseal plates would ossify earlier in development.The bone matrix would be softer.The bone would be less flexible.The formation of spongy bone would be increased.