Question 1

What common medication taken by clients with end-stage renal disease requires careful management for those undergoing hemodialysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antihypertensive medication. 
B)  Lithium. 
C)  Cholestyramine. 
D)  Cromolyn sodium. 
A)  Antihypertensive medication. 
B)  Lithium. 
C)  Cholestyramine. 
D)  Cromolyn sodium.

Question 2

Which of the following would most appropriately assess a previously sedentary, 40-year-old female client's muscular strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a 30-pound (18-kg) barbell to perform biceps curls to fatigue. 
B)  Holding a handgrip dynamometer at 15 pounds (7 kg) to fatigue. 
C)  Performing modified curl-ups to fatigue. 
D)  U sing a 5-pound (2.2-kg) dumbbell to perform multiple sets of biceps curls to fatigue. 
A)  Using a 30-pound (18-kg) barbell to perform biceps curls to fatigue. 
B)  Holding a handgrip dynamometer at 15 pounds (7 kg) to fatigue. 
C)  Performing modified curl-ups to fatigue. 
D)  U sing a 5-pound (2.2-kg) dumbbell to perform multiple sets of biceps curls to fatigue.

Question 3

A sedentary lifestyle __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Has a risk similar to that of hypertension, high cholesterol, and cigarette smoking. 
B)  Increases HDL cholesterol. 
C)  Increases the sensitivity to insulin. 
D)  Has little influence on post-MI mortality rates. 
A)  Has a risk similar to that of hypertension, high cholesterol, and cigarette smoking. 
B)  Increases HDL cholesterol. 
C)  Increases the sensitivity to insulin. 
D)  Has little influence on post-MI mortality rates.

Question 4

Which of the following is a resistive lung disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asthma. 
B)  Tuberculosis. 
C)  Cystic fibrosis. 
D)  Emphysema. 
A)  Asthma. 
B)  Tuberculosis. 
C)  Cystic fibrosis. 
D)  Emphysema.

Question 5

Angular motion occurs when __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A force is applied off-center to a freely-moveable object. 
B)  A freely-movable object moves in a straight line when a force is applied on-center. 
C)  An object is free to move only in a linear path. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  A force is applied off-center to a freely-moveable object. 
B)  A freely-movable object moves in a straight line when a force is applied on-center. 
C)  An object is free to move only in a linear path. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

A male client is 42 years old. His father died of a heart attack at age 62. He has a consistent resting blood pressure (measured over 6 weeks) of 132/86 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 5.4 mmol/L. Based on his CAD risk stratification, which of the following activities is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising. 
B)  Sub maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising. 
C)  Vigorous exercise without a previous medical assessment. 
D)  Vigorous exercise without a previous physician-supervised exercise test. 
A)  Maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising. 
B)  Sub maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising. 
C)  Vigorous exercise without a previous medical assessment. 
D)  Vigorous exercise without a previous physician-supervised exercise test.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a feature of the metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyslipidemia (low HDL-C, elevated triglycerides). 
B)  Osteoporosis. 
C)  Insulin resistance. 
D)  Elevated blood pressure. 
A)  Dyslipidemia (low HDL-C, elevated triglycerides). 
B)  Osteoporosis. 
C)  Insulin resistance. 
D)  Elevated blood pressure.

Question 8

The appropriate exercise HR for an individual on-blocking medication would generally be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  75% of HRR. 
B)  30 bpm above the standing resting HR. 
C)  40% of HRR. 
D)  (220 − age) × 0.85. 
A)  75% of HRR. 
B)  30 bpm above the standing resting HR. 
C)  40% of HRR. 
D)  (220 − age) × 0.85.

Question 9

Theories are used in programs for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Giving individuals an exercise prescription. 
B)  Perceiving rewards of certain behaviors. 
C)  Self-reevaluation. 
D)  Providing a conceptual framework for behavioral assessment. 
A)  Giving individuals an exercise prescription. 
B)  Perceiving rewards of certain behaviors. 
C)  Self-reevaluation. 
D)  Providing a conceptual framework for behavioral assessment.

Question 10

For a client taking a 3-blocker who has lowered resting blood pressure and heart rate, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A submaximal test will provide the best estimate of the client's fitness. 
B)  A submaximal test may underestimate the client's fitness. 
C)  A submaximal test may overestimate the client's fitness. 
D)  The client should be tested only when not taking the medication. 
A)  A submaximal test will provide the best estimate of the client's fitness. 
B)  A submaximal test may underestimate the client's fitness. 
C)  A submaximal test may overestimate the client's fitness. 
D)  The client should be tested only when not taking the medication.

Question 11

Which energy source represents the largest potential energy store in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat. 
B)  Blood glucose. 
C)  Muscle glycogen. 
D)  Protein. 
A)  Fat. 
B)  Blood glucose. 
C)  Muscle glycogen. 
D)  Protein.

Question 12

Normal values for fasting blood sugar are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater than 140 mg/dL. 
B)  Between 60 and 140 mg/dL. 
C)  Less than 60 mg/dL. 
D)  Between 200 and 400 mg/dL. 
A)  Greater than 140 mg/dL. 
B)  Between 60 and 140 mg/dL. 
C)  Less than 60 mg/dL. 
D)  Between 200 and 400 mg/dL.

Question 13

People in which stage are at the greatest risk of relapse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Precontemplation. 
B)  Contemplation. 
C)  Preparation. 
D)  Action. 
A)  Precontemplation. 
B)  Contemplation. 
C)  Preparation. 
D)  Action.

Question 14

The deficiency of blood flow to the myocardium that results when oxygen demand exceeds oxygen supply is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Infarction. 
B)  Angina. 
C)  Ischemia. 
D)  Thrombosis. 
A)  Infarction. 
B)  Angina. 
C)  Ischemia. 
D)  Thrombosis.

Question 15

What is the optimal approach for long-term management of body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypocaloric diet. 
B)  Daily aerobic exercise. 
C)  Resistance training. 
D)  A low-fat, high-fiber diet and daily physical activity. 
A)  Hypocaloric diet. 
B)  Daily aerobic exercise. 
C)  Resistance training. 
D)  A low-fat, high-fiber diet and daily physical activity.

Question 16

How much weight will the woman lose in 26 weeks if she integrates a 1-mile walk, taken three times per week, into her weight loss program?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 pounds 
B)  6 pounds 
C)  11 pounds 
D)  15 pounds 
A)  3 pounds 
B)  6 pounds 
C)  11 pounds 
D)  15 pounds

Question 17

In cleaning the facility and equipment, what must an operator be aware of?

Accepted Answer

A)  That signs are written clearly. 
B)  That surfaces are brightly colored. 
C)  That solutions and cleaning materials are safe for the skin and hypoallergenic. 
D)  That disinfectants smell pleasant. 
A)  That signs are written clearly. 
B)  That surfaces are brightly colored. 
C)  That solutions and cleaning materials are safe for the skin and hypoallergenic. 
D)  That disinfectants smell pleasant.

Question 18

Slow conduction in the AV node is associated with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prolonged PR interval. 
B)  Prolonged QRS interval. 
C)  Shortened QT interval. 
D)  Elevated ST segment. 
A)  Prolonged PR interval. 
B)  Prolonged QRS interval. 
C)  Shortened QT interval. 
D)  Elevated ST segment.

Question 19

The potential benefits and risks of an exercise test should be written in what document?

Accepted Answer

A)  Description of services. 
B)  Safety plan. 
C)  Informed consent. 
D)  Exercise waivers. 
A)  Description of services. 
B)  Safety plan. 
C)  Informed consent. 
D)  Exercise waivers.

Question 20

A 143-pound woman regularly exercises on a treadmill at a speed of 5.5 mph and a 2% elevation. What is her caloric expenditure?

Accepted Answer

A)  6.78 kcal. min-1 
B)  11.58 kcal* min-1 
C)  20.85 kcal. min-1 
D)  25.47 kcal* min-1 
A)  6.78 kcal. min-1 
B)  11.58 kcal* min-1 
C)  20.85 kcal. min-1 
D)  25.47 kcal* min-1

What common medication taken by clients with end-stage renal disease requires careful management for those undergoing hemodialysis?

Which of the following would most appropriately assess a previously sedentary, 40-year-old female client's muscular strength?

A sedentary lifestyle __________.

Which of the following is a resistive lung disease?

Angular motion occurs when __________.

A male client is 42 years old. His father died of a heart attack at age 62. He has a consistent resting blood pressure (measured over 6 weeks) of 132/86 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 5.4 mmol/L. Based on his CAD risk stratification, which of the following activities is appropriate?

Which of the following is not a feature of the metabolic syndrome?

The appropriate exercise HR for an individual on-blocking medication would generally be __________.

Theories are used in programs for __________.

For a client taking a 3-blocker who has lowered resting blood pressure and heart rate, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which energy source represents the largest potential energy store in the body?

Normal values for fasting blood sugar are __________.

People in which stage are at the greatest risk of relapse?

The deficiency of blood flow to the myocardium that results when oxygen demand exceeds oxygen supply is known as __________.

What is the optimal approach for long-term management of body weight?

How much weight will the woman lose in 26 weeks if she integrates a 1-mile walk, taken three times per week, into her weight loss program?

In cleaning the facility and equipment, what must an operator be aware of?

Slow conduction in the AV node is associated with __________.

The potential benefits and risks of an exercise test should be written in what document?

A 143-pound woman regularly exercises on a treadmill at a speed of 5.5 mph and a 2% elevation. What is her caloric expenditure?

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What common medication taken by clients with end-stage renal disease requires careful management for those undergoing hemodialysis?

Which of the following would most appropriately assess a previously sedentary, 40-year-old female client's muscular strength?

A sedentary lifestyle __________.

Which of the following is a resistive lung disease?

Angular motion occurs when __________.

A male client is 42 years old. His father died of a heart attack at age 62. He has a consistent resting blood pressure (measured over 6 weeks) of 132/86 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 5.4 mmol/L. Based on his CAD risk stratification, which of the following activities is appropriate?

Which of the following is not a feature of the metabolic syndrome?

The appropriate exercise HR for an individual on-blocking medication would generally be __________.

Theories are used in programs for __________.

For a client taking a 3-blocker who has lowered resting blood pressure and heart rate, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which energy source represents the largest potential energy store in the body?

Normal values for fasting blood sugar are __________.

People in which stage are at the greatest risk of relapse?

The deficiency of blood flow to the myocardium that results when oxygen demand exceeds oxygen supply is known as __________.

What is the optimal approach for long-term management of body weight?

How much weight will the woman lose in 26 weeks if she integrates a 1-mile walk, taken three times per week, into her weight loss program?

In cleaning the facility and equipment, what must an operator be aware of?

Slow conduction in the AV node is associated with __________.

The potential benefits and risks of an exercise test should be written in what document?

A 143-pound woman regularly exercises on a treadmill at a speed of 5.5 mph and a 2% elevation. What is her caloric expenditure?

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