Question 1

Relative contraindications for exercise testing are conditions for which __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A physician should be present during the testing procedures. 
B)  Exercise testing should not be performed until the condition improves. 
C)  Exercise testing will not provide accurate assessment of health-related fitness. 
D)  Professional judgment about the risks and benefits of testing should determine whether to conduct an assessment. 
A)  A physician should be present during the testing procedures. 
B)  Exercise testing should not be performed until the condition improves. 
C)  Exercise testing will not provide accurate assessment of health-related fitness. 
D)  Professional judgment about the risks and benefits of testing should determine whether to conduct an assessment.

Question 2

Initial training sessions for a person with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease most likely would NOT include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous cycling activity at 70% of V02 max for 30 minutes. 
B)  Use of dyspnea scales, RPE scales, and pursed-lip breathing instruction. 
C)  Intermittent bouts of activity on a variety of modalities (exercise followed by short rest). 
D)  Encouraging the client to achieve an intensity either at or above the anaerobic threshold. 
A)  Continuous cycling activity at 70% of V02 max for 30 minutes. 
B)  Use of dyspnea scales, RPE scales, and pursed-lip breathing instruction. 
C)  Intermittent bouts of activity on a variety of modalities (exercise followed by short rest). 
D)  Encouraging the client to achieve an intensity either at or above the anaerobic threshold.

Question 3

What is the best test to help determine ejection fraction at rest and during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angiography. 
B)  Thallium stress test. 
C)  Single-proton emission computer tomography. 
D)  MUGA (blood pool imagery) study. 
A)  Angiography. 
B)  Thallium stress test. 
C)  Single-proton emission computer tomography. 
D)  MUGA (blood pool imagery) study.

Question 4

The three principal mechanisms for increasing venous return during dynamic exercise are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A decrease in SV, HR, and compliance of the vascular system. 
B)  Venoconstriction, pumping action of muscle, and the pumping action of the respiratory system. 
C)  An increase in vascular resistance, increase in HR, and decrease in blood pressure. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  A decrease in SV, HR, and compliance of the vascular system. 
B)  Venoconstriction, pumping action of muscle, and the pumping action of the respiratory system. 
C)  An increase in vascular resistance, increase in HR, and decrease in blood pressure. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about emergency equipment is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each piece of equipment should be painted a specific color for easy identification. 
B)  Use of emergency equipment should be practiced routinely. 
C)  Emergency equipment should include pencils, not pens. 
D)  Emergency equipment should be kept clean at all times. 
A)  Each piece of equipment should be painted a specific color for easy identification. 
B)  Use of emergency equipment should be practiced routinely. 
C)  Emergency equipment should include pencils, not pens. 
D)  Emergency equipment should be kept clean at all times.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment activity for inpatient rehabilitation of a client on the second day after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limit activities as tolerated to the development of self-care activities, ROM for extremities, and low-resistance activities. 
B)  Limit upper body activities to biceps curls, horizontal arm adduction, and overhead press using 5-pound weights while sitting on the side of the bed. 
C)  Progress all activities performed from supine to sitting to standing. 
D)  Measure vital signs, symptoms, RPE, fatigue, and skin color and perform electrocardiography before, during, and after treatments to assess activity tolerance. 
A)  Limit activities as tolerated to the development of self-care activities, ROM for extremities, and low-resistance activities. 
B)  Limit upper body activities to biceps curls, horizontal arm adduction, and overhead press using 5-pound weights while sitting on the side of the bed. 
C)  Progress all activities performed from supine to sitting to standing. 
D)  Measure vital signs, symptoms, RPE, fatigue, and skin color and perform electrocardiography before, during, and after treatments to assess activity tolerance.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding cooldown is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The emphasis should be large muscle activity performed at a low to moderate intensity. 
B)  Increasing venous return should be a priority during cool-down. 
C)  The potential for improving flexibility may be improved during cool-down as compared with warm-up. 
D)  Between 1 and 2 minutes are recommended for an adequate cool-down. 
A)  The emphasis should be large muscle activity performed at a low to moderate intensity. 
B)  Increasing venous return should be a priority during cool-down. 
C)  The potential for improving flexibility may be improved during cool-down as compared with warm-up. 
D)  Between 1 and 2 minutes are recommended for an adequate cool-down.

Question 8

Running is a locomotor activity similar to walking but with some differences. In comparison to walking, running requires greater __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Balance. 
B)  Muscle strength. 
C)  Range of motion. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Balance. 
B)  Muscle strength. 
C)  Range of motion. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

Which the following statements regarding intensity of resistance training are FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of repetitions to volitional fatigue will vary inversely with resistance. 
B)  It is necessary to determine the 1-RM to establish training intensity. 
C)  Exercise to volitional fatigue is not dangerous from a musculoskeletal standpoint provided that good exercise form is maintained. 
D)  Exercise intensity should be similar for males and females. 
A)  The number of repetitions to volitional fatigue will vary inversely with resistance. 
B)  It is necessary to determine the 1-RM to establish training intensity. 
C)  Exercise to volitional fatigue is not dangerous from a musculoskeletal standpoint provided that good exercise form is maintained. 
D)  Exercise intensity should be similar for males and females.

Question 10

Angina that occurs at rest is termed __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Silent. 
B)  Stable. 
C)  Variant. 
D)  Typical. 
A)  Silent. 
B)  Stable. 
C)  Variant. 
D)  Typical.

Question 11

Which muscle protein contains many cross-bridges?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myofibril. 
B)  Sarcomere. 
C)  Troponin. 
D)  Myosin. 
A)  Myofibril. 
B)  Sarcomere. 
C)  Troponin. 
D)  Myosin.

Question 12

Which eating disorder is marked by an overwhelming fear of becoming fat, a distorted body image, and extreme restrictive eating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bulimia. 
B)  Anorexia nervosa. 
C)  Chronic dieting. 
D)  Yo-yo dieting. 
A)  Bulimia. 
B)  Anorexia nervosa. 
C)  Chronic dieting. 
D)  Yo-yo dieting.

Question 13

Verbal encouragement, material incentives, self-praise, and use of specific contingency contracts are examples of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Shaping. 
B)  Reinforcement. 
C)  Antecedent control. 
D)  Setting goals. 
A)  Shaping. 
B)  Reinforcement. 
C)  Antecedent control. 
D)  Setting goals.

Question 14

In a rested, well-fed athlete, most of the carbohydrate used as a substrate during exercise comes from __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle glycogen stores. 
B)  Blood glucose. 
C)  Liver glycogen stores. 
D)  Glycogen stored in fat cells. 
A)  Muscle glycogen stores. 
B)  Blood glucose. 
C)  Liver glycogen stores. 
D)  Glycogen stored in fat cells.

Question 15

Transitional care exercise and rehabilitation programs are NOT appropriate for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Clients with functionally limiting chronic disease. 
B)  Clients with comorbid disease states. 
C)  Asymptomatic clients with a functional capacity of 10 MET. 
D)  Clients at 1 week after CABG surgery. 
A)  Clients with functionally limiting chronic disease. 
B)  Clients with comorbid disease states. 
C)  Asymptomatic clients with a functional capacity of 10 MET. 
D)  Clients at 1 week after CABG surgery.

Question 16

In a budget for a clinical exercise rehabilitation program, all of the following are examples of variable expenses EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ECG electrodes. 
B)  Temporary wages. 
C)  Rental fees for the facility space. 
D)  Consultant fees. 
A)  ECG electrodes. 
B)  Temporary wages. 
C)  Rental fees for the facility space. 
D)  Consultant fees.

Question 17

Functions of bone include all of the following EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Support for the body. 
B)  Protection of organs and tissues. 
C)  Production of red blood cells. 
D)  Production of force. 
A)  Support for the body. 
B)  Protection of organs and tissues. 
C)  Production of red blood cells. 
D)  Production of force.

Question 18

Fire, bloodborne pathogens, and power outage should all be included in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Facility insurance. 
B)  Safety plans. 
C)  Maintenance plans. 
D)  Testing by the facility and staff. 
A)  Facility insurance. 
B)  Safety plans. 
C)  Maintenance plans. 
D)  Testing by the facility and staff.

Question 19

If total daily caloric consumption is 2,400 kcal and the total fat in that diet is 30%, how many grams of fat per day would be consumed?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 
B)  70 
C)  90 
D)  75 
A)  80 
B)  70 
C)  90 
D)  75

Question 20

Which of the following conditions can prolong the QT interval?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypokalemia and hypercalcemia. 
B)  Hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia. 
C)  Hypocalcemia and hypokalemia. 
D)  Hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia. 
A)  Hypokalemia and hypercalcemia. 
B)  Hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia. 
C)  Hypocalcemia and hypokalemia. 
D)  Hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia.

Relative contraindications for exercise testing are conditions for which __________.

Initial training sessions for a person with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease most likely would NOT include __________.

What is the best test to help determine ejection fraction at rest and during exercise?

The three principal mechanisms for increasing venous return during dynamic exercise are __________.

Which of the following statements about emergency equipment is MOST important?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment activity for inpatient rehabilitation of a client on the second day after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?

Which of the following statements regarding cooldown is FALSE?

Running is a locomotor activity similar to walking but with some differences. In comparison to walking, running requires greater __________.

Which the following statements regarding intensity of resistance training are FALSE?

Angina that occurs at rest is termed __________.

Which muscle protein contains many cross-bridges?

Which eating disorder is marked by an overwhelming fear of becoming fat, a distorted body image, and extreme restrictive eating?

Verbal encouragement, material incentives, self-praise, and use of specific contingency contracts are examples of __________.

In a rested, well-fed athlete, most of the carbohydrate used as a substrate during exercise comes from __________.

Transitional care exercise and rehabilitation programs are NOT appropriate for __________.

In a budget for a clinical exercise rehabilitation program, all of the following are examples of variable expenses EXCEPT __________.

Functions of bone include all of the following EXCEPT __________.

Fire, bloodborne pathogens, and power outage should all be included in __________.

If total daily caloric consumption is 2,400 kcal and the total fat in that diet is 30%, how many grams of fat per day would be consumed?

Which of the following conditions can prolong the QT interval?

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Relative contraindications for exercise testing are conditions for which __________.

Initial training sessions for a person with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease most likely would NOT include __________.

What is the best test to help determine ejection fraction at rest and during exercise?

The three principal mechanisms for increasing venous return during dynamic exercise are __________.

Which of the following statements about emergency equipment is MOST important?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment activity for inpatient rehabilitation of a client on the second day after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?

Which of the following statements regarding cooldown is FALSE?

Running is a locomotor activity similar to walking but with some differences. In comparison to walking, running requires greater __________.

Which the following statements regarding intensity of resistance training are FALSE?

Angina that occurs at rest is termed __________.

Which muscle protein contains many cross-bridges?

Which eating disorder is marked by an overwhelming fear of becoming fat, a distorted body image, and extreme restrictive eating?

Verbal encouragement, material incentives, self-praise, and use of specific contingency contracts are examples of __________.

In a rested, well-fed athlete, most of the carbohydrate used as a substrate during exercise comes from __________.

Transitional care exercise and rehabilitation programs are NOT appropriate for __________.

In a budget for a clinical exercise rehabilitation program, all of the following are examples of variable expenses EXCEPT __________.

Functions of bone include all of the following EXCEPT __________.

Fire, bloodborne pathogens, and power outage should all be included in __________.

If total daily caloric consumption is 2,400 kcal and the total fat in that diet is 30%, how many grams of fat per day would be consumed?

Which of the following conditions can prolong the QT interval?

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