Question 1

Which type of bone contains an epiphysis at each end containing red bone marrow?

Accepted Answer

A) Long 
B) Short 
C) Flat 
D) Irregular 
A) Long 
B) Short 
C) Flat 
D) Irregular

Question 2

What is an abnormal curve of the spine that is an exaggerated anterior lumbar curvature?

Accepted Answer

A) Scoliosis 
B) Hyperlordosis 
C) Hyperkyphosis 
D) Xiphosis 
A) Scoliosis 
B) Hyperlordosis 
C) Hyperkyphosis 
D) Xiphosis

Question 3

What part of the appendicular skeleton is important for locating the proper placement of electrodes for ECG and defibrillation?

Accepted Answer

A) Scapulae 
B) Clavicle 
C) Sternum 
D) Femur 
A) Scapulae 
B) Clavicle 
C) Sternum 
D) Femur

Question 4

The inferior angle of the scapula is a landmark used for what purpose?

Accepted Answer

A) Locating correct placement for ECG electrodes 
B) As a skinfold site for body fat assessment 
C) To determine a client's frame size 
D) Provides structural support to ribs 
A) Locating correct placement for ECG electrodes 
B) As a skinfold site for body fat assessment 
C) To determine a client's frame size 
D) Provides structural support to ribs

Question 5

Which bones make up the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

A) Ilium, ischium, pubis, sacrum, and coccyx 
B) Ilium, ischium, sacrum, and femur 
C) Pubis, sacrum, coccyx, and femur 
D) Spine, hips, and upper thigh 
A) Ilium, ischium, pubis, sacrum, and coccyx 
B) Ilium, ischium, sacrum, and femur 
C) Pubis, sacrum, coccyx, and femur 
D) Spine, hips, and upper thigh

Question 6

What is the outer, fibrocartilaginous portion of intervertebral discs called?

Accepted Answer

A) Annulus fibrosus 
B) Nucleus pulposus 
C) Lumbar vertebra 
D) Xiphoid process 
A) Annulus fibrosus 
B) Nucleus pulposus 
C) Lumbar vertebra 
D) Xiphoid process

Question 7

What type of joint is necessary to accommodate circular movements?

Accepted Answer

A) Gliding 
B) Hinge 
C) Ball and socket 
D) Pivot 
A) Gliding 
B) Hinge 
C) Ball and socket 
D) Pivot

Question 8

Which of the following is not an anatomical part of the upper arm?

Accepted Answer

A) Humerus 
B) Medial epicondyle 
C) Lateral epicondyle 
D) Acromion process 
A) Humerus 
B) Medial epicondyle 
C) Lateral epicondyle 
D) Acromion process

Question 9

What movement is known as "pointing the toes" in laymen's terms?

Accepted Answer

A) Pronation 
B) Supination 
C) Plantarflexion 
D) Dorsiflexion 
A) Pronation 
B) Supination 
C) Plantarflexion 
D) Dorsiflexion

Question 10

What is the importance of the intercostal space between the true ribs?

Accepted Answer

A) Locates correct placement for electrocardiography electrodes 
B) Locates correct placement of hands during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation 
C) Locates correct placement for performing a tracheotomy 
D) This intercostal space has no more significance than the other intercostal spaces 
A) Locates correct placement for electrocardiography electrodes 
B) Locates correct placement of hands during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation 
C) Locates correct placement for performing a tracheotomy 
D) This intercostal space has no more significance than the other intercostal spaces

Question 11

At what point are the heart rate and blood pressure measured when conducting exercise testing?

Accepted Answer

A) Repeatedly before, during, and after testing 
B) Only before and after the testing 
C) At three minute intervals throughout the testing 
D) Before the test while at rest and then 30 seconds after the testing 
A) Repeatedly before, during, and after testing 
B) Only before and after the testing 
C) At three minute intervals throughout the testing 
D) Before the test while at rest and then 30 seconds after the testing

Question 12

Which movement can occur either towards or away from the body's midline?

Accepted Answer

A) Supination 
B) Pronation 
C) Circumduction 
D) Rotation 
A) Supination 
B) Pronation 
C) Circumduction 
D) Rotation

Question 13

What movement is the opposite of adduction?

Accepted Answer

A) Conduction 
B) Abduction 
C) Pronation 
D) Supination 
A) Conduction 
B) Abduction 
C) Pronation 
D) Supination

Question 14

A linear relationship exists between heart rate and which factor of exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Frequency 
B) Duration 
C) Variety 
D) Intensity 
A) Frequency 
B) Duration 
C) Variety 
D) Intensity

Question 15

When performing a military press (overhead), as the weight is being lowered back down to the starting position, what muscle action is being performed?

Accepted Answer

A) Concentric 
B) Eccentric 
C) Dorsimetric 
D) Isometric 
A) Concentric 
B) Eccentric 
C) Dorsimetric 
D) Isometric

Question 16

Which chamber of the heart collects the deoxygenated blood from its cycle after delivering oxygen throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Right atrium 
B) Left Atrium 
C) Right ventricle 
D) Left ventricle 
A) Right atrium 
B) Left Atrium 
C) Right ventricle 
D) Left ventricle

Question 17

What are the characteristics of Type II (fast twitch) muscle fibers?

Accepted Answer

A) Larger size 
B) More capillaries, mitochondria and myoglobin 
C) More force produced 
D) Answers A and C 
A) Larger size 
B) More capillaries, mitochondria and myoglobin 
C) More force produced 
D) Answers A and C

Question 18

Which treadmill test protocol is appropriate for a very deconditioned client?

Accepted Answer

A) Naughton 
B) Ellestad 
C) Bruce 
D) Archimedes 
A) Naughton 
B) Ellestad 
C) Bruce 
D) Archimedes

Question 19

What is the name for a grouping of disease symptoms including unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death?

Accepted Answer

A) Acute coronary syndrome 
B) Cardiovascular disease 
C) Atherothrombotic diseases 
D) Restrictive lung disease 
A) Acute coronary syndrome 
B) Cardiovascular disease 
C) Atherothrombotic diseases 
D) Restrictive lung disease

Question 20

What is the best method for the client to determine their resting heart rate?

Accepted Answer

A) Check their heart rate three mornings in a row, and take the average 
B) Make an appointment to visit healthcare provider for readings 
C) Compare heart before and after strenuous physical activity 
D) Calculate it based on body temperature and number of calories consumed the previous day 
A) Check their heart rate three mornings in a row, and take the average 
B) Make an appointment to visit healthcare provider for readings 
C) Compare heart before and after strenuous physical activity 
D) Calculate it based on body temperature and number of calories consumed the previous day

Which type of bone contains an epiphysis at each end containing red bone marrow?

What is an abnormal curve of the spine that is an exaggerated anterior lumbar curvature?

What part of the appendicular skeleton is important for locating the proper placement of electrodes for ECG and defibrillation?

The inferior angle of the scapula is a landmark used for what purpose?

Which bones make up the pelvic girdle?

What is the outer, fibrocartilaginous portion of intervertebral discs called?

What type of joint is necessary to accommodate circular movements?

Which of the following is not an anatomical part of the upper arm?

What movement is known as "pointing the toes" in laymen's terms?

What is the importance of the intercostal space between the true ribs?

At what point are the heart rate and blood pressure measured when conducting exercise testing?

Which movement can occur either towards or away from the body's midline?

What movement is the opposite of adduction?

A linear relationship exists between heart rate and which factor of exercise?

When performing a military press (overhead), as the weight is being lowered back down to the starting position, what muscle action is being performed?

Which chamber of the heart collects the deoxygenated blood from its cycle after delivering oxygen throughout the body?

What are the characteristics of Type II (fast twitch) muscle fibers?

Which treadmill test protocol is appropriate for a very deconditioned client?

What is the name for a grouping of disease symptoms including unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death?

What is the best method for the client to determine their resting heart rate?

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Exam 5: Initial Client Consultation and Assessment

Which type of bone contains an epiphysis at each end containing red bone marrow?

What is an abnormal curve of the spine that is an exaggerated anterior lumbar curvature?

What part of the appendicular skeleton is important for locating the proper placement of electrodes for ECG and defibrillation?

The inferior angle of the scapula is a landmark used for what purpose?

Which bones make up the pelvic girdle?

What is the outer, fibrocartilaginous portion of intervertebral discs called?

What type of joint is necessary to accommodate circular movements?

Which of the following is not an anatomical part of the upper arm?

What movement is known as "pointing the toes" in laymen's terms?

What is the importance of the intercostal space between the true ribs?

At what point are the heart rate and blood pressure measured when conducting exercise testing?

Which movement can occur either towards or away from the body's midline?

What movement is the opposite of adduction?

A linear relationship exists between heart rate and which factor of exercise?

When performing a military press (overhead), as the weight is being lowered back down to the starting position, what muscle action is being performed?

Which chamber of the heart collects the deoxygenated blood from its cycle after delivering oxygen throughout the body?

What are the characteristics of Type II (fast twitch) muscle fibers?

Which treadmill test protocol is appropriate for a very deconditioned client?

What is the name for a grouping of disease symptoms including unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death?

What is the best method for the client to determine their resting heart rate?

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