Question 1

Which description below indicates CORRECT form and function while using exercise equipment?

Accepted Answer

A) Holding the support bars on the stair master for better balance 
B) Leaning forward while walking on the treadmill with a very high level of incline for better calorie burn 
C) Running the treadmill at as fast a rate as possible for better intensity 
D) Sitting upright with straight shoulders on the stationary bike 
A) Holding the support bars on the stair master for better balance 
B) Leaning forward while walking on the treadmill with a very high level of incline for better calorie burn 
C) Running the treadmill at as fast a rate as possible for better intensity 
D) Sitting upright with straight shoulders on the stationary bike

Question 2

Which of the following is not an age-related consideration when choosing exercise test protocols for elderly clients?

Accepted Answer

A) Maximal heart rate 
B) Body mass index 
C) Flexibility 
D) Vital capacity 
A) Maximal heart rate 
B) Body mass index 
C) Flexibility 
D) Vital capacity

Question 3

During what point in an exercise session should flexibility training be conducted?

Accepted Answer

A) Warm-up 
B) Cardiovascular training 
C) Resistance training 
D) Cool-down 
A) Warm-up 
B) Cardiovascular training 
C) Resistance training 
D) Cool-down

Question 4

Reduced lung elastic recoil, increased dead space in the lungs, and more limited diffusion of gas exchange are all pulmonary symptoms associated with what?

Accepted Answer

A) Emphysema 
B) Aging 
C) Asthma 
D) COPD 
A) Emphysema 
B) Aging 
C) Asthma 
D) COPD

Question 5

The benefits of exercise in helping to build bone mass in children do not occur if what condition exists?

Accepted Answer

A) Malnutrition 
B) Insufficient calcium intake 
C) Early menstruation 
D) Eating disorders 
A) Malnutrition 
B) Insufficient calcium intake 
C) Early menstruation 
D) Eating disorders

Question 6

When performing exercise testing for cardiovascular function on children, which modality is preferred?

Accepted Answer

A) Cycle ergometer 
B) Treadmill 
C) Caliper 
D) Recumbent cycle 
A) Cycle ergometer 
B) Treadmill 
C) Caliper 
D) Recumbent cycle

Question 7

For the sake of energy expenditure measurement, what two values are considered to be equivalent?

Accepted Answer

A) METs and resting relative oxygen consumption (3.5mL∙kg-1∙min-1) 
B) METs and kcal expended 
C) Watts and kcal 
D) METs and watts 
A) METs and resting relative oxygen consumption (3.5mL∙kg-1∙min-1) 
B) METs and kcal expended 
C) Watts and kcal 
D) METs and watts

Question 8

What is capping?

Accepted Answer

A) The decision to switch to a maintenance training program for a particular goal in order to focus on another goal 
B) The decision that a certain client can no longer benefit from an exercise program 
C) The practice of putting weighted caps on equipment to increase resistance 
D) The practice of encouraging clients to wear colored caps that represent the progress they have made in your program 
A) The decision to switch to a maintenance training program for a particular goal in order to focus on another goal 
B) The decision that a certain client can no longer benefit from an exercise program 
C) The practice of putting weighted caps on equipment to increase resistance 
D) The practice of encouraging clients to wear colored caps that represent the progress they have made in your program

Question 9

What is a valid reason for lowering the intensity of exercise at higher altitudes?

Accepted Answer

A) Exposure to higher altitudes causes a decrease in pulmonary ventilation and heart rate 
B) High altitudes cause a decrease in cardiac output at submaximal workloads 
C) High altitudes cause an increase in pulmonary ventilation, heart rate, and cardiac output at submaximal workloads 
D) The angina threshold is lower due to a 25% reduction in maximal oxygen consumption 
A) Exposure to higher altitudes causes a decrease in pulmonary ventilation and heart rate 
B) High altitudes cause a decrease in cardiac output at submaximal workloads 
C) High altitudes cause an increase in pulmonary ventilation, heart rate, and cardiac output at submaximal workloads 
D) The angina threshold is lower due to a 25% reduction in maximal oxygen consumption

Question 10

In order to achieve weight loss, the recommendation by the Department of Health and Human Services for moderate intensity activity are what?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 minutes most days 
B) 30-60 minutes most days 
C) 30-60 minutes 5-6 days per week 
D) 60-90 minutes most days 
A) 30 minutes most days 
B) 30-60 minutes most days 
C) 30-60 minutes 5-6 days per week 
D) 60-90 minutes most days

Question 11

What is the recommended range of intensity for exercising?

Accepted Answer

A) 20-30% of max heart rate 
B) 30-45% of max heart rate 
C) 45-65% of max heart rate 
D) 55-90% of max heart rate 
A) 20-30% of max heart rate 
B) 30-45% of max heart rate 
C) 45-65% of max heart rate 
D) 55-90% of max heart rate

Question 12

When there is weakness in the gluteus maximus, what affect can be seen in the walking gait?

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior lean of the upper body at heel strike 
B) Lateral shift of the pelvis 
C) Reduced step length 
D) Hyperextension of the knee joint 
A) Anterior lean of the upper body at heel strike 
B) Lateral shift of the pelvis 
C) Reduced step length 
D) Hyperextension of the knee joint

Question 13

A pulmonary function test result with a postbronchodilator ratio of less than or equal to 0.7 indicates nonreversible airflow limitation associated with what condition?

Accepted Answer

A) COPD 
B) Asthma 
C) Restrictive lung disease 
D) Secondary cardiovascular dysfunction 
A) COPD 
B) Asthma 
C) Restrictive lung disease 
D) Secondary cardiovascular dysfunction

Question 14

What is represented by an ECG with a regular HR, ectopic P waves, a PR interval that may be normal, and a QRS complex that is normal?

Accepted Answer

A) Atrial fibrillation 
B) Supraventricular tachycardia 
C) Sinus tachycardia 
D) Junctional arrhythmia 
A) Atrial fibrillation 
B) Supraventricular tachycardia 
C) Sinus tachycardia 
D) Junctional arrhythmia

Question 15

What is the field of study focusing on the principles of physics in relation to energy and force as applicable to the human body's movements?

Accepted Answer

A) Biophysics 
B) Biomechanics 
C) Biocompatibility 
D) Biostatistics 
A) Biophysics 
B) Biomechanics 
C) Biocompatibility 
D) Biostatistics

Question 16

Troponin and tropomyosin are regulatory filaments responsible for what process within the myofiber?

Accepted Answer

A) Storing calcium to stimulate contraction 
B) Causing electrical stimulation of the fiber 
C) Triggering the contractile event 
D) Providing ATP to the oxidative pathway 
A) Storing calcium to stimulate contraction 
B) Causing electrical stimulation of the fiber 
C) Triggering the contractile event 
D) Providing ATP to the oxidative pathway

Question 17

Which represents the correct sequence of exercises?

Accepted Answer

A) Small muscle groups before large muscle groups 
B) Single-joint exercises before multi-joint exercises 
C) Alternating push and pull exercises 
D) Strong areas before weak areas 
A) Small muscle groups before large muscle groups 
B) Single-joint exercises before multi-joint exercises 
C) Alternating push and pull exercises 
D) Strong areas before weak areas

Question 18

Which type of muscle fiber is used during low intensity, long duration exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Type I 
B) Type II 
C) Type IIA 
D) Type IIB 
A) Type I 
B) Type II 
C) Type IIA 
D) Type IIB

Question 19

Which is not a trait of multi-joint exercises?

Accepted Answer

A) Greater hormonal response 
B) Greater metabolic response 
C) Time efficient 
D) Quick to learn 
A) Greater hormonal response 
B) Greater metabolic response 
C) Time efficient 
D) Quick to learn

Question 20

What degree of change in blood pressure should indicate an immediate termination of exercise because it indicates possible cardiovascular failure?

Accepted Answer

A) A sudden, significant rise in systolic pressure 
B) Diastolic pressure increasing by more than 15mmHg 
C) A sudden, significant drop in diastolic pressure 
D) Systolic pressure increasing by more than 15mmHg 
A) A sudden, significant rise in systolic pressure 
B) Diastolic pressure increasing by more than 15mmHg 
C) A sudden, significant drop in diastolic pressure 
D) Systolic pressure increasing by more than 15mmHg

Which description below indicates CORRECT form and function while using exercise equipment?

Which of the following is not an age-related consideration when choosing exercise test protocols for elderly clients?

During what point in an exercise session should flexibility training be conducted?

Reduced lung elastic recoil, increased dead space in the lungs, and more limited diffusion of gas exchange are all pulmonary symptoms associated with what?

The benefits of exercise in helping to build bone mass in children do not occur if what condition exists?

When performing exercise testing for cardiovascular function on children, which modality is preferred?

For the sake of energy expenditure measurement, what two values are considered to be equivalent?

What is capping?

What is a valid reason for lowering the intensity of exercise at higher altitudes?

In order to achieve weight loss, the recommendation by the Department of Health and Human Services for moderate intensity activity are what?

What is the recommended range of intensity for exercising?

When there is weakness in the gluteus maximus, what affect can be seen in the walking gait?

A pulmonary function test result with a postbronchodilator ratio of less than or equal to 0.7 indicates nonreversible airflow limitation associated with what condition?

What is represented by an ECG with a regular HR, ectopic P waves, a PR interval that may be normal, and a QRS complex that is normal?

What is the field of study focusing on the principles of physics in relation to energy and force as applicable to the human body's movements?

Troponin and tropomyosin are regulatory filaments responsible for what process within the myofiber?

Which represents the correct sequence of exercises?

Which type of muscle fiber is used during low intensity, long duration exercise?

Which is not a trait of multi-joint exercises?

What degree of change in blood pressure should indicate an immediate termination of exercise because it indicates possible cardiovascular failure?

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Exam 4: Exercise Programming and Implementation

Which description below indicates CORRECT form and function while using exercise equipment?

Which of the following is not an age-related consideration when choosing exercise test protocols for elderly clients?

During what point in an exercise session should flexibility training be conducted?

Reduced lung elastic recoil, increased dead space in the lungs, and more limited diffusion of gas exchange are all pulmonary symptoms associated with what?

The benefits of exercise in helping to build bone mass in children do not occur if what condition exists?

When performing exercise testing for cardiovascular function on children, which modality is preferred?

For the sake of energy expenditure measurement, what two values are considered to be equivalent?

What is capping?

What is a valid reason for lowering the intensity of exercise at higher altitudes?

In order to achieve weight loss, the recommendation by the Department of Health and Human Services for moderate intensity activity are what?

What is the recommended range of intensity for exercising?

When there is weakness in the gluteus maximus, what affect can be seen in the walking gait?

A pulmonary function test result with a postbronchodilator ratio of less than or equal to 0.7 indicates nonreversible airflow limitation associated with what condition?

What is represented by an ECG with a regular HR, ectopic P waves, a PR interval that may be normal, and a QRS complex that is normal?

What is the field of study focusing on the principles of physics in relation to energy and force as applicable to the human body's movements?

Troponin and tropomyosin are regulatory filaments responsible for what process within the myofiber?

Which represents the correct sequence of exercises?

Which type of muscle fiber is used during low intensity, long duration exercise?

Which is not a trait of multi-joint exercises?

What degree of change in blood pressure should indicate an immediate termination of exercise because it indicates possible cardiovascular failure?

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