Question 1

Which of the following formulae is used for determining workload on a bicycle ergometer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Belt length x resistance x grade. 
B)  Belt length x resistance x revolutions pedaled per minute. 
C)  Resistance x distance flywheel traveled per revolution x revolutions per minute. 
D)  Resistance x distance flywheel traveled per revolution. 
A)  Belt length x resistance x grade. 
B)  Belt length x resistance x revolutions pedaled per minute. 
C)  Resistance x distance flywheel traveled per revolution x revolutions per minute. 
D)  Resistance x distance flywheel traveled per revolution.

Question 2

End-diastolic volume is highest when measured with the client in which position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recumbent. 
B)  Sitting. 
C)  Standing. 
D)  Supine. 
A)  Recumbent. 
B)  Sitting. 
C)  Standing. 
D)  Supine.

Question 3

Body fat appears to be most dangerous when __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight for height exceeds 20% above recommended. 
B)  It exceeds 25% for males and 30% for females. 
C)  Central (android) obesity is present. 
D)  The BMI exceeds 25. 
A)  Weight for height exceeds 20% above recommended. 
B)  It exceeds 25% for males and 30% for females. 
C)  Central (android) obesity is present. 
D)  The BMI exceeds 25.

Question 4

Which age group is the fastest-growing segment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preadolescents. 
B)  Adolescents. 
C)  Adults aged 65 to 85 years. 
D)  Adults older than 85 years. 
A)  Preadolescents. 
B)  Adolescents. 
C)  Adults aged 65 to 85 years. 
D)  Adults older than 85 years.

Question 5

Standard sites for the measurement of skinfolds include the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medial thigh. 
B)  Biceps. 
C)  Infra iliac. 
D)  Forearm. 
A)  Medial thigh. 
B)  Biceps. 
C)  Infra iliac. 
D)  Forearm.

Question 6

The anaerobic threshold occurs at the onset of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxidative phosphorylation. 
B)  Maximal oxygen consumption. 
C)  Metabolic acidosis. 
D)  Aerobic metabolism. 
A)  Oxidative phosphorylation. 
B)  Maximal oxygen consumption. 
C)  Metabolic acidosis. 
D)  Aerobic metabolism.

Question 7

Why would a fitness instructor have an interest in tort laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negligence is breaking a tort law and can ruin an instructor's career. 
B)  State taxes often are related to profit, which is governed by tort laws. 
C)  Tort laws are related to worker's compensation regulations. 
D)  They relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act (AD
A) . 
A)  Negligence is breaking a tort law and can ruin an instructor's career. 
B)  State taxes often are related to profit, which is governed by tort laws. 
C)  Tort laws are related to worker's compensation regulations. 
D)  They relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act (AD
A) .

Question 8

How many calories will a 110-pound woman expend if she pedals on a Monark cycle ergometer at 50 rpm against a resistance of 2.5 kiloponds for 60 minutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  12.87 calories. 
B)  31.28 calories. 
C)  510 calories. 
D)  3,500 calories. 
A)  12.87 calories. 
B)  31.28 calories. 
C)  510 calories. 
D)  3,500 calories.

Question 9

The most common site used for measurement of the pulse during exercise is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Popliteal. 
B)  Femoral. 
C)  Radial. 
D)  Dorsalis pedis. 
A)  Popliteal. 
B)  Femoral. 
C)  Radial. 
D)  Dorsalis pedis.

Question 10

Osteoporosis is more prevalent in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Women who have never been pregnant. 
B)  African-American women. 
C)  Women who are involved in activities that place stress on the wrists, hips, or lumbosacral region. 
D)  Postmenopausal women. 
A)  Women who have never been pregnant. 
B)  African-American women. 
C)  Women who are involved in activities that place stress on the wrists, hips, or lumbosacral region. 
D)  Postmenopausal women.

Question 11

What is the relative Y02 of walking on a treadmill at 3.5 mph and a 0% grade?

Accepted Answer

A)  9.38mL. kg-1 . min-1 
B)  12.88mL . kg-1l . min-1 
C)  18.76mL . kg-1 . min-1 
D)  22.26mL . kg-1 . min-1 
A)  9.38mL. kg-1 . min-1 
B)  12.88mL . kg-1l . min-1 
C)  18.76mL . kg-1 . min-1 
D)  22.26mL . kg-1 . min-1

Question 12

Capital budgets __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reflect the costs of implementing a program. 
B)  Reflect the costs to operate a program. 
C)  Are not necessary with fitness programs. 
D)  Are part of the balance sheet in financial reports. 
A)  Reflect the costs of implementing a program. 
B)  Reflect the costs to operate a program. 
C)  Are not necessary with fitness programs. 
D)  Are part of the balance sheet in financial reports.

Question 13

Which of the following is characteristic of running versus walking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less vigorous arm action. 
B)  Decreased stride length. 
C)  Period of nonsupport. 
D)  Period of double-support. 
A)  Less vigorous arm action. 
B)  Decreased stride length. 
C)  Period of nonsupport. 
D)  Period of double-support.

Question 14

A 62-year-old, obese factory worker complains of pain in his right shoulder on arm abduction; on evaluation, decreased ROM and strength are noted. You also notice that he is beginning to use accessory muscles to substitute movements and to compensate. These symptoms may indicate __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  A referred pain from a herniated lumbar disk. 
B)  Rotator cuff strain or impingement. 
C)  Angina. 
D)  Advanced stages of multiple sclerosis. 
A)  A referred pain from a herniated lumbar disk. 
B)  Rotator cuff strain or impingement. 
C)  Angina. 
D)  Advanced stages of multiple sclerosis.

Question 15

Which of the following is considered to be a "ball-and-socket" joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ankle. 
B)  Elbow. 
C)  Knee. 
D)  Hip. 
A)  Ankle. 
B)  Elbow. 
C)  Knee. 
D)  Hip.

Question 16

The primary effects of chronic exercise training on lipid values are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased triglycerides and increased HDL. 
B)  Decreased TC and LDL. 
C)  Decreased HDL and increased LDL. 
D)  Decreased TC and increased HDL. 
A)  Decreased triglycerides and increased HDL. 
B)  Decreased TC and LDL. 
C)  Decreased HDL and increased LDL. 
D)  Decreased TC and increased HDL.

Question 17

Which of the following manifestations would be an indication for stopping an exercise test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low cholesterol «125 mol). 
B)  Diastolic BP greater than 105 mm Hg. 
C)  Intermittent premature ventricular contractions. 
D)  Low blood sugar «100 mg/dL). 
A)  Low cholesterol «125 mol). 
B)  Diastolic BP greater than 105 mm Hg. 
C)  Intermittent premature ventricular contractions. 
D)  Low blood sugar «100 mg/dL).

Question 18

All of the following factors are important to consider when determining exercise intensity EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  An individual's level of fitness. 
B)  The risk of cardiovascular or orthopedic injury. 
C)  Any previous history participating in organized sports. 
D)  Individual preference and exercise objectives. 
A)  An individual's level of fitness. 
B)  The risk of cardiovascular or orthopedic injury. 
C)  Any previous history participating in organized sports. 
D)  Individual preference and exercise objectives.

Question 19

A cardiac patient is taking a l3-blocker medication. During an exercise test, you would expect

Accepted Answer

A)  A radioisotope (e.g.,Cardiolite) to be administered, because l3-blockers depress the ST segment on the resting ECG. 
B)  An increase in the angina threshold compared to a test without the medication. 
C)  N a change in heart rate or blood pressure compared to a test without the medication. 
D)  A slight decrease or no effect on blood pressure compared to a test without the medication. 
A)  A radioisotope (e.g.,Cardiolite) to be administered, because l3-blockers depress the ST segment on the resting ECG. 
B)  An increase in the angina threshold compared to a test without the medication. 
C)  N a change in heart rate or blood pressure compared to a test without the medication. 
D)  A slight decrease or no effect on blood pressure compared to a test without the medication.

Question 20

A client taking a calcium-channel blocker most likely will exhibit which of the following responses during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertensive response. 
B)  Increased ischemia. 
C)  Improved anginal thresholds. 
D)  Severe hypotension. 
A)  Hypertensive response. 
B)  Increased ischemia. 
C)  Improved anginal thresholds. 
D)  Severe hypotension.

Which of the following formulae is used for determining workload on a bicycle ergometer?

End-diastolic volume is highest when measured with the client in which position?

Body fat appears to be most dangerous when __________.

Which age group is the fastest-growing segment?

Standard sites for the measurement of skinfolds include the __________.

The anaerobic threshold occurs at the onset of __________.

Why would a fitness instructor have an interest in tort laws?

How many calories will a 110-pound woman expend if she pedals on a Monark cycle ergometer at 50 rpm against a resistance of 2.5 kiloponds for 60 minutes?

The most common site used for measurement of the pulse during exercise is the __________.

Osteoporosis is more prevalent in __________.

What is the relative Y02 of walking on a treadmill at 3.5 mph and a 0% grade?

Capital budgets __________.

Which of the following is characteristic of running versus walking?

A 62-year-old, obese factory worker complains of pain in his right shoulder on arm abduction; on evaluation, decreased ROM and strength are noted. You also notice that he is beginning to use accessory muscles to substitute movements and to compensate. These symptoms may indicate __________.

Which of the following is considered to be a "ball-and-socket" joint?

The primary effects of chronic exercise training on lipid values are __________.

Which of the following manifestations would be an indication for stopping an exercise test?

All of the following factors are important to consider when determining exercise intensity EXCEPT __________.

A cardiac patient is taking a l3-blocker medication. During an exercise test, you would expect

A client taking a calcium-channel blocker most likely will exhibit which of the following responses during exercise?

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Which of the following formulae is used for determining workload on a bicycle ergometer?

End-diastolic volume is highest when measured with the client in which position?

Body fat appears to be most dangerous when __________.

Which age group is the fastest-growing segment?

Standard sites for the measurement of skinfolds include the __________.

The anaerobic threshold occurs at the onset of __________.

Why would a fitness instructor have an interest in tort laws?

How many calories will a 110-pound woman expend if she pedals on a Monark cycle ergometer at 50 rpm against a resistance of 2.5 kiloponds for 60 minutes?

The most common site used for measurement of the pulse during exercise is the __________.

Osteoporosis is more prevalent in __________.

What is the relative Y02 of walking on a treadmill at 3.5 mph and a 0% grade?

Capital budgets __________.

Which of the following is characteristic of running versus walking?

A 62-year-old, obese factory worker complains of pain in his right shoulder on arm abduction; on evaluation, decreased ROM and strength are noted. You also notice that he is beginning to use accessory muscles to substitute movements and to compensate. These symptoms may indicate __________.

Which of the following is considered to be a "ball-and-socket" joint?

The primary effects of chronic exercise training on lipid values are __________.

Which of the following manifestations would be an indication for stopping an exercise test?

All of the following factors are important to consider when determining exercise intensity EXCEPT __________.

A cardiac patient is taking a l3-blocker medication. During an exercise test, you would expect

A client taking a calcium-channel blocker most likely will exhibit which of the following responses during exercise?

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