ACSM Domain 1

a female client is 55 years old and has HDL of 70 mg dL^-1. based on this profile, how many total risk factors does she have? a.) 1 b.) 0 c.) -1 d.) 2

0 why? 55 years or older is a risk factor for women so it's 1 risk factor total so far HDL greater than or equal to 60 is a negative risk factor so this subtracts a risk factor 1-1 = 0

Which of the following forms may be used if a health/medical history evaluation form is not readily available? a.) health fitness assessment b.) PAR-Q+ c.) personal trainer - client agreement d.) informed consent

PAR-Q+

the shoulder girdle refers to which specific joint? a.) scapulothoracic b.) sternoclavicular c.) acromioclavicular d.) glenohumeral

a.) scapulothoracic

the DXA technique of body composition analysis is currently considered to be the most accurate available, with a standard error of: a.) +/- 1.7% b.) +/- 2.5% c.) +/- 3.5% d.) +/- 5%

a.) +/- 1.7%

which of the following would be considered a positive risk factor for dyslipidemia? a.) HDL 35 mg/dL b.) total cholesterol 180 mg/dL c.) triglycerides 200 mg dL^-1 d.) LDL 125 mg dL^-1

a.) HDL 35 mg/dL

what type of blood pressure response to acute exercise is seen in children that is different when compared with adults? a.) SBP decreases and DBP decreases b.) SBP increases and DBP decreases c.) SBP increases and DBP increases d.) SBP decreases and DBP increases

a.) SBP decreases and DBP decreases

when performing a skinfold assessment, the ACSM-EP should firmly grasp the skinfold between the _____ and _______ of the _______ hand, 1 cm above the site to be measured a.) Thumb, index finger, left b.) Thumb, index finger, right c.) Thumb, middle finger, left d.) Thumb, middle finger, right

a.) Thumb, index finger, left

Which of the following is TRUE for a client who wishes to participate in moderate physical activity? a.) a medical exam is not necessary to get started b.) a medical exam is recommended c.) a physician should supervise the exercise test d.) a diagnostic exercise test is required

a.) a medical exam is not necessary to get started

which of the following is associated with a higher risk of cardiometabolic disease? a.) android obesity b.) gynoid obesity c.) overweight d.) BMI of 25-29

a.) android obesity

Which of the following is utilized to obtain critical client information? a.) client intake forms b.) certified exercise physiologist - client agreement c.) PAR Q+ d.) medical clearance form

a.) client intake forms

Lordosis is defined as: a.) convexity of the spinal curve that is anterior b.) convexity of the spinal curve that is posterior c.) convexity of the spinal curve that is lateral d.) convexity of the spinal curve that is medial

a.) convexity of the spinal curve that is anterior

for high school and college athletes, preparticipation screening primarily functions to: a.) detect potential cardiac issues b.) assess joint integrity c.) detect muscle weakness and imbalance d.) assess functional capacity

a.) detect potential cardiac issues (found pg. 20)

Which of the following is a sign or symptom suggestive of CVD? a.) discomfort in the neck and jaw after carrying a heavy suitcase for several minutes b.) dizziness after quickly moving from a lying to a standing position c.) dull pain in the low back while touching the toes d.) shortness of breath after climbing several flights of stairs

a.) discomfort in the neck and jaw after carrying a heavy suitcase for several minutes (found pg. 46) why? pain or discomfort in the neck and jaw after carrying something is a sign/symptom of CVD

which of the following is considered a cardiovascular disease risk factor? a.) fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL b.) BMI ≥25 c.) LDL cholesterol <40 mg/dL d.) Systolic blood pressure ≥130 mm Hg

a.) fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL

Movement toward the midline in the transverse plane describes which term? a.) horizontal adduction b.) adduction c.) horizontal abduction d.) abduction

a.) horizontal adduction

bioelectrical impedance analysis is based on the theory that ______ is a good conductor of electrical current, while _______ is a poor conductor a.) lean tissue, fat tissue b.) bone, skin c.) fat tissue, lean tissue d.) skin, bone

a.) lean tissue,, fat tissue

Which of the following is the gold standard for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness? a.) open circuit spirometry during graded exercise to fatigue b.) cooper 12-minute walk/run test c.) 1.5 mile walk/run test d.) astrand-rhyming cycle ergometer test

a.) open circuit spirometry during graded exercise to fatigue

which of the following allows for a self-guided screening prior to physical activity? a.) physical activity readiness questionnaire-plus b.) jenkins activity survey c.) global physical activity questionnaire d.) minnesota leisure time activity survey

a.) physical activity readiness questionnaire-plus

the frequency of breathing multiplied by the volume of air moved per breath, per minute, is known as: a.) pulmonary ventilation b.) tidal volume c.) respiratory rate d.) ventilatory threshold

a.) pulmonary ventilation LEARN THESE (found p. 67)

the function of the right ventricle is to: a.) pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygen loading and carbon dioxide unloading b.) pump deoxygenated blood through the ascending aorta and into the lower extremity c.) pump oxygenated blood through the descending aorta and into the upper extremity d.) pump oxygenated blood out of its chamber and through the vasculature

a.) pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygen loading and carbon dioxide unloading RIGHT --> deoxygenated

to minimize error in assessing blood pressure, the client must: a.) refrain from smoking cigarettes or ingesting caffeine for at least 30 minutes preceding the measurement b.) allow the EP-C to inflate the cuff to 40 mmHg above the first Korotkoff sound c.) let the arm that is being measured hang completed relaxed by their side d.) lie down quietly for at least five minutes before the measurement

a.) refrain from smoking cigarettes or ingesting caffeine for at least 30 minutes preceding the measurement

Which of the following is a positive risk factor? a.) regular exposure to tobacco smoke b.) high-density lipoprotein 55 mg/dL c.) women ≥50 years d.) men ≥ 40 years

a.) regular exposure to tobacco smoke

a feature of cardiac disease symptoms that are ischemic in origin is: a.) squeezing burning pain b.) pain aggravated by respiration c.) dull aching pain d.) sharp stabbing pain

a.) squeezing burning pain ischemic means low oxygen supply

Which of the following hemodynamic variables have a linear relationship and are heavily influenced by one another during exercise? a.) systolic blood pressure and cardiac output b.) mean arterial pressure and peak VO2 c.) mean arterial pressure and cardiac output d.) systolic blood pressure and peak VO2

a.) systolic blood pressure and cardiac output

You are performing a submaximal treadmill test for your client in which you are gradually increasing the speed and grade. You observe a normal response to heart rate and blood pressure during the first several stages. During the next increase in speed and grade, you observe that SBP drops about 12 mm Hg. You should: a.) terminate the assessment b.) return to the previous speed and grade c.) return to the previous speed only d.) return to the previous grade only

a.) terminate the assessment (found p. 92) "drop in SBP of greater than or equal mm Hg with an increase in work rate, or if SBP decreases below the value obtained in the same position before testing" causes an exercise test to be terminated

During an initial meeting with a new client, the client reports meeting the minimal physical activity requirements, being a diagnosed Type I diabetic, but not having any signs or symptoms of CMR disease. Using the ACSM preparticipation screening algorithm, what is the recommended course of action? a.) the client may participate in moderate-intensity physical activity b.) the client may participate in vigorous-intensity physical activity c.) the client should seek medical clearance d.) the client should participate in a maximal, graded exercise test

a.) the client may participate in moderate-intensity physical activity why? this is because the client has no known signs/symptoms of CMR disease!

Hydrostatic, or underwater, weighing directly measures body density and is possible due to the fact that: a.) the density of muscle and bone are higher than the density of water b.) the density of fat is higher than the density of water c.) the density of muscle and bone is the same as the density of water d.) the density of fat is the same as the density of water

a.) the density of muscle and bone are higher than the density of water

Which of the following activites requires the creatine phosphagen system to be utilized? a.) the long jump b.) 400-meter sprint c.) 800-meter sprint d.) 100 repetitions maximum bench press

a.) the long jump (found pg. 63)

after assessing blood pressure in both arms, you notice the reading is much higher in one arm, you should: a.) use the higher pressure b.) use the lower pressure c.) reassess in the right arm only d.) reassess in the left arm only

a.) use the higher pressure

a heart murmur that is clinically significant may be indicative of: a.) valvular heart disease b.) shortness of breath c.) anemia d.) hypertension

a.) valvular heart disease

The skinfold technique of body composition assessment is based on the assumption that approximately __________ of total body fat is located subcutaneously a.) two-thirds b.) one-third c.) one-fourth d.) one-half

b.) one-third

Which of the following common characteristics is reported by those experiencing symptoms consistent with coronary artery disease? a.) "light-headed" b.) "heaviness" c.) "pounding" d.) "beating"

b.) "heaviness" (found pg. 46) why? signs/symptoms of CVD

in reviewing your client's medical history, you not that she is on lipid-lowering medication and her high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is 62 mg * dL^-1. Based on her profile, how many total risk factors does she have? a.) 2 b.) 0 c.) -1 d.) 1

b.) 0 (found pg. 53) look at risk factors page I feel like this shouldn't be 0?

A weight loss of what percent is associated with a reduction in health risks? a.) 20% b.) 10% c.) 5% d.) 15%

b.) 10% (found pg. 217)

over the past five decades, it has been estimated that occupational energy expenditure declined by approximately how many calories per day? a.) 50 b.) 100 c.) 250 d.) 500

b.) 100 (found pg. 4)

a male client is 45 years old and has high-density lipoprotein of 35 mg * dL^1-1. He spends 30 minutes a day walking to and from work. Based on this profile, how many total risk factors does he have? a.) 1 b.) 2 c.) -1 d.) 0

b.) 2 (found pg. 53) age 45 or older for males is a risk factor HDL less than 40 mg is considered displidemia

once a blood pressure cuff is inflated, pressure should be released at a rate equal to: a.) 6-8 mm Hg per second b.) 2-5 mm Hg per second c.) 10 mm Hg per second d.) 1 mm Hg per second

b.) 2-5 mm Hg per second

A female client who is 150 pounds and 5 feet, 8 inches tall would have a BMI of: a.) 20.4 b.) 22.8 c.) 24.2 d.) 26.8

b.) 22.8 (found pg. 202) how? BMI = weight (kg)/height (m^2) 150 lbs/2.2kg = 68.18kg 68in x 0.0254m = 1.731772m (1.731772)^2 = 2.999 68.18kg/2.999 = 22.8BMI MIGHT BE HELPFUL TO KNOW THIS CALCULATION

which of the following identifies clients who are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease? a.) health/fitness assessment b.) PAR-Q+ c.) health history evaluation d.) ACSM atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factor assessment

b.) PAR-Q+

Waist circumference alone can be used as an indicator of health risk because it reflects the level of: a.) gynoid obesity b.) abdominal obesity c.) android obesity d.) metabolic syndrome risk

b.) abdominal obesity

Which of the following is the correct transition of blood flow throughout the vasculature? a.) arteries, arterioles, capillaries, veins, and venules b.) arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins c.) arterioles, arteries, capillaries, venules, and veins d.) arteries, capillaries, arterioles, venules, and veins

b.) arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins

How can the total amount of energy expenditure associated with physical activity be determined? a.) by considering the duration of the activity b.) by determining the amount of muscle mass producing bodily movements and the intensity, duration, and frequency of muscular contractions c.) by considering the intensity of the activity d.) by considering the frequency of the muscular contractions involved in the activity

b.) by determining the amount of muscle mass producing bodily movements and the intensity, duration, and frequency of muscular contractions

Which of the following BEST describes shoulder impingement? a.) increased shoulder pain when moving into shoulder horizontal abduction b.) compression of the tendons in the subracromial space with shoulder joint motion c.) increased shoulder pressure on the superior aspect of the acromion process d.) crushing of only the supraspinatus tendon and bursa in the suprahumeral space

b.) compression of the tendons in the subacromial space with shoulder joint motion

which of the following is a recommended procedure for administering a 1-RM strength test? a.) use an initial weight of approximately 80-90% of the client's perceived capacity b.) conduct a familiarization period of three to four practice sessions c.) obtain the 1-RM within seven sets d.) rest about eight to 10 minutes between attempts

b.) conduct a familiarization period of three to four practice sessions (found pg. 109)

For individuals younger than 30 years of age, the most common cause(s) of sudden cardiac death is/are: a.) head and cervical spine trauma b.) congenital and hereditary abnormalities c.) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease d.) coronary artery disease

b.) congenital and hereditary abnormalities

which movement occurs in the frontal plane? a.) supination of the wrist b.) elevation of the scapula c.) flexion at the elbow d.) extension at the hip

b.) elevation of the scapula why? supination is transverse flexion/extension is sagittal plane

precise measurement of which of the following is critical when performing submaximal cardiorespiratory tests in order to predict aerobic capacity? a.) blood pressure b.) heart rate c.) rate pressure product d.) VO2 max

b.) heart rate (found pg. 71)

what is the MOST significant disadvantage of using BMI to assess body composition? a.) it only provides a single number for comparison b.) it has a very high margin of error c.) it is inaccurate for very short and very tall individuals d.) it doesn't correlated well with body fat percentage

b.) it has a very high margin of error

the _______ is responsible for collecting blood from the lungs and pumping it to the body a.) right atrium and right ventricle b.) left atrium and left ventricle c.) left atrium and right ventricle d.) right atrium and left ventricle

b.) left atrium and left ventricle (found pg. 61)

dyspnea that occurs at rest in a recumbent position and is relieved upon sitting upright or standing is called a.) syncope b.) orthopnea c.) edema d.) obstructive pulmonary disease

b.) orthopnea (found p. 47)

A client with a calculated BMI of 26.7 would classify as: a.) underweight b.) overweight c.) obese d.) normal weight

b.) overweight

the right and left atria act to provide support to their respective ventricles by: a.) serving as reservoir of blood that eventually moves into the aorta b.) serving as a reservoir of blood that eventually moves into the ventricles c.) serving as a reservoir of blood that eventually moves into the pulmonary artery d.) serving as a reservoir of blood that eventually moves into the pulmonary artery

b.) serving as a reservoir of blood that eventually moves into the ventricles

joints between bones, along with bones and ligaments, collectively make up what system? a.) the muscular system b.) the articular system c.) the nervous system d.) the skeletal system

b.) the articular system

how many ATP molecules are produced when glycogen is broken down into pyruvate? a.) one b.) three c.) two d.) four

b.) three

During graded exercise, which of the following occurs due to large muscle vasodilation? a.) diastolic blood pressure will increase b.) total peripheral resistance may drop slightly c.) systolic blood pressure will decrease d.) total peripheral resistance may increase exponentially to compensate

b.) total peripheral resistance may drop slightly (found pg. 68) drops because of large muscle vasodilation

during the concentric phase of a hamstring curl, the hamstrings are ____________ a.) extended b.) adducted c.) flexed d.) abducted

c.) flexed

A lateral lunge is performed in which plane of movement? a.) sagittal b.) transverse c.) frontal d.) horizontal

c.) frontal (found pg. 114)

How many risk factors are present for this 54-year-old female? Family history: Mother had myocardial infarction at the age of 60 Nonsmoker Blood pressure: 134/85 mm Hg Total cholesterol: 230 mg · dL−1 HDL-C: 46 mg · dL−1 Fasting blood glucose: 82 mg · dL−1 BMI: 27.3 Sedentary lifestyle a.) 1 b.) 2 c.) 3 d.) 4

c.) 3 - family history of heart disease - total cholesterol is higher than 200 mg - sedentary lifestyle

which of the following individuals are often at risk for other chronic diseases and may need additional medical screening? a.) fasting HDL cholesterol of 60 mg/dL b.) fasting blood glucose of 98 mg dL^-1 c.) BMI rating of 35 d.) resting blood pressure of 130/85 mmHg

c.) BMI rating of 35 this is very high!

muscular strength is defined as: a.) the ability to apply a force repeatedly over time b.) the amount of motor units recruited in 8 to 12 reps c.) a one-time maximal force that may be exerted and is localized to a joint or muscle group d.) the number of muscle spindles recruited during a maximal contraction

c.) a one-time maximal force that may be exerted and is localized to a joint or muscle group

Given the following complete health and medical history, which client has one risk factor? a.) a 32-year-old male with family history of heart disease and prediabetes b.) a 21-year-old female who has slight scoliosis with tightness on left hip abductors c.) a physically active 55-year-old female d.) a 46-year-old male with cholesterol of 208mg/dL who desires to begin training for his first marathon

c.) a physically active 55-year-old female (found pg. 53) "Clients age of 45 years or older for males and 55 years or older for females" are at risk for CVD

To demonstrate outstanding customer service during your initial client contact, you should: a.) speak respectively to the client b.) dress appropriately and professionally c.) arrive early or on time d.) be prepared for the appointment

c.) arrive early and on time

exchange of blood gases and other nutrients within various tissues occurs in the ___________ a.) arteries b.) veins c.) capillaries d.) arterioles

c.) capillaries

Which of the following would be a risk factor threshold for hypertension? a.) 138/88 mmHg b.) 130/85 mmHg c.) currently taking antihypertensive medication d.) currently taking folic acid

c.) currently taking antihypertensive medication (found pg. 53) "hypertension refers to having a resting bp ≥130mmHg systolic or ≥ 80mmHg diastolic, or if the client is currently taking any antihypertensive medication"

Which of the following is considered a normal hemodynamic response to exercise? a.) total peripheral resistance will increase slightly b.) systolic blood pressure will increase exponentially with workload c.) diastolic blood pressure will remain the same or slightly decrease d.) diastolic blood pressure will increase slightly

c.) diastolic blood pressure will remain in the same or slightly decrease

Which of the following would take place in the sagittal plane? a.) opposition of the thumb b.) pronation of the forearm c.) dorsiflexion of the ankle d.) depression of the scapulae

c.) dorsiflexion of the ankle

which of the following is one of the principle symptoms of both cardiac and pulmonary disease? a.) ischemia b.) syncope c.) dyspnea d.) tachycardia

c.) dyspnea both have shortness of breath

Which of the following is an example of an enarthrodial joint? a.) acromioclavicular b.) radioulnar c.) glenohumeral d.) carpal-metacarpal

c.) glenohumeral enarthrodial joint?: a freely moving joint where the sphere on the head of one of the bones fits into a rounded cavity in another bone

which of the following joints favor mobility over stability? a.) knee b.) ankle c.) glenohumeral d.) thoracic spine

c.) glenohumeral why? the knee, ankle, and spine helps with stabilization

Which of the following is the most common risk factor that is associated with exercise? a.) injuries at the lumbar spine b.) strain of the rotator cuff c.) injuries at the knee or foot d.) sprain of the shoulder joint

c.) injuries at the knee or foot

the client screening process can be broken down into three phases comprising risk classification, health history evaluation and related assessments, and: a.) body composition measurement b.) informed consent c.) medical clearance or referral (if needed) d.) prior exercise history

c.) medical clearance or referral (if needed)

the upper respiratory tract consists of: a.) trachea, larynx, and lungs b.) pharynx, larynx, and lungs c.) nasal cavity, nose, and pharynx d.) pharynx, larynx, and nasal cavity

c.) nasal cavity, nose, and pharynx

which energy system is primarily responsible for resynthesizing ATP during submaximal exercise lasting longer than three minutes? a.) creatine phosphate b.) anaerobic glycolysis c.) oxidative phosphorylation d.) aerobic glycolysis

c.) oxidative phosphorylation (found pg. 63)

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of cardiovascular disease? a.) diaphoresis due to lifting objects overhead b.) tachycardia response to walking across the room c.) pain or discomfort in the neck, jaw, or arms while standing d.) increased respiratory rate when climbing the stairs

c.) pain or discomfort in the neck, jaw, or arms while standing

appropriate assessments to measure client fitness level include: a.) hip, waist, and limb circumference measures b.) calculation of BMI c.) resting and exercise heart rate d.) body weight and height measurement

c.) resting and exercise heart rate

deviations in which plan are referred to as hyperlordosis? a.) transverse b.) frontal c.) sagittal d.) horizontal

c.) sagittal

Which of the following is NOT considered a true joint? a.) sternovlavicular b.) glenohumeral c.) scapulothoracic d.) acromioclavicular

c.) scapulothoracic

when looking at postural alignment from a lateral view, the vertical plumb line should be: _________ a.) slightly posterior to external auditory meatus b.) slightly posterior to the axis of the knee joint c.) slightly anterior to the lateral malleolus d.) through the mid-thoracic vertebral bodies

c.) slightly anterior to the lateral malleolus

individuals who are short in stature may not be good candidates for which type of testing? a.) ventilatory threshold tests b.) treadmill test c.) step tests d.) cycle ergometer tests

c.) step tests

Which of the following is NOT an anatomical alignment checkpoint used when performing the basic plumb line static postural assessement in the sagittal plane? a.) tibial tuberosity b.) acromioclavicular joint c.) sternum d.) greater trochanter of the femur

c.) sternum (found pg. 184)

When meeting with a client for the initial consultation, the client reports not being physically active (fails to meet minimum requirements). The client does not possess any diagnosed CMR diseases, nor does the client present with any signs/symptoms of CMR disease. What is the recommended course of action according to the ACSM preparticipation screening algorithm? a.) the client may begin a vigorous-intensity exercise program b.) the client should participate in an ACSM-EP supervised diagnostic exercise test c.) the client may begin a light/moderate-intensity exercise program d.) the client should discontinue and seek medical clearance

c.) the client may begin a light/moderate-intesnity exercise program why? this is because the client has no known signs/symptoms of CMR disease!

One of the MOST important reasons for assessment of your client's body composition is: a.) to determine client fitness level b.) to provide a baseline for goal setting c.) the correlation between obesity and increased chronic disease risk d.) so that percentage body fat can be factored into design

c.) the correlation between obesity and increased chronic disease risk

which of the following is a criterion used to determine if an individual could be classified as sedentary/physically inactive? a.) The performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, on at least five days per week, performed for at least three months. b.) The performance of at least 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity, on at least two days per week, performed for at least three months. c.) The performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, on at least five days per week, performed for at least one month. d.) The performance of at least 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity, on at least three days per week, performed for at least one month.

c.) the performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, on at least five days per week, performed for at least one month

The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire-Plus (PAR-Q+) is more effective in identifying: a.) those at low risk b.) those with poor activity tolerance c.) those at high risk d.) those with high activity tolerance

c.) those at high risk

The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute is defined as a.) systolic blood pressure b.) diastolic blood pressure c.) stroke volume d.) cardiac output

cardiac output (found pg. 66)

Which of the following activities require anaerobic glycolysis as an energy source? a.) 100-meter hurdles b.) 1-RM squat c.) discus throw d.) 200-meter sprint

d.) 200-meter sprint (found pg. 63)

which of the following best describes the scapular or scaption plane? a.) 30 degrees lateral to the sagittal plane b.) in line with the frontal plane c.) in line with the sagittal plane d.) 30 degrees anterior to the frontal plane

d.) 30 degrees anterior to the frontal plane

syncope is defined as: a.) dizziness during exercise b.) low heart rate c.) low blood pressure postexercise d.) a loss of consciousness/fainting

d.) a loss of consciousness/fainting

hormones that cause new protein production are referred to as __________, while those that influence protein breakdown are __________ a.) catabolic; anabolic b.) catabolic; metabolic c.) metabolic; anabolic d.) anabolic; catabolic

d.) anabolic; catabolic

So that clients do not call at the last minute to let you know they will not be able to make a session, the Certified Exercise Physiologist-Client Agreement must include clear language with respect to the: a.) scheduling b.) refund policy c.) payment policy d.) cancellation policy

d.) cancellation policy

Which of the following hemodynamic variables have an inverse relationship and are heavily influenced by one another during exercise? a.) systolic blood pressure and heart rate b.) diastolic blood pressure and mean arterial pressure c.) systolic blood pressure and total peripheral resistance d.) diastolic blood pressure and total peripheral resistance

d.) diastolic blood pressure and total peripheral resistance

When using the ACSM preparticipation screening algorithm, the ACSM-EP must determine is the client has a diagnosed CMR disease. Which of the following would NOT classify as a diagnosed CMR disease? a.) presence of a pacemaker b.) type 2 diabetes c.) renal failure d.) emphysema

d.) emphysema definition: lung condition that causes shortness of breath (found pg. 46)

which of the following is TRUE of training and its effect on heart rate? a.) exercise training increases maximal heart rate until age 20 b.) exercise training decreases heart rate at maximal workload c.) exercise training increases exercise heart rate at a given submaximal workload d.) exercise training has little impact on maximal heart rate

d.) exercise training has little impact on maximal heart rate

a posterior pelvic tilt produces lumbar _____ and an anterior pelvic tilt produces a lumbar _______ a.) extension; flexion b.) flexion; flexion c.) extension; extension d.) flexion; extension

d.) flexion; extension posterior pelvic tilt - rotate pelvis backwards flexing the abdominals (can feel the flex) anterior pelvic tilt - rotate pelvis forwards extending the abdominals

which of the following requires a more thorough medical history or examination? a.) dizziness b.) shortness of breath during exercise c.) unusual fatigue d.) heart murmur

d.) heart murmur (found pg. 48)

Which of the following indicates a client has diabetes? a.) family history of early-onset diabetes b.) fasting blood glucose of 115 mg/dL on at least two separate occasions c.) family history of neuropathy in the feet d.) oral glucose tolerance test of 250 mg/dL on at least two separate occasions

d.) oral glucose tolerance test of 250 mg/dL on at least two separate occasions

intermittent claudication refers to: a.) fluid buildup around the ankle joints while bearing weight b.) pedal pulse pressures that vacillate between strong and weak c.) a constant pain that is felt in the anterior compartment of the lower leg d.) pain that occurs in the lower extremities during walking and disappears after stopping

d.) pain that occurs in the lower extremities during walking and disappears after stopping

a manifestation of coronary artery disease is: a.) tightness of the muscles between both scapulae during overhead activities b.) jaw discomfort that occurs first thing in the morning c.) a dull ache in the low back that occurs with movement d.) pain that occurs with exertion or exercise

d.) pain that occurs with exertion or exercise

which of the following muscles inserts on the humerus a.) pectoralis minor b.) biceps brachii c.) rhomboid major d.) pectoralis major

d.) pectoralis major

the final and critical last step in professionally supervised initial client screening is to: a.) complete a health history questionnaire b.) determine if a medical evaluation is necessary c.) complete an informed consent d.) refer the client to a physician if warranted

d.) refer the client to a physician if warranted

pronation of the radioulnar joint occurs in: a.) the frontal plane b.) multiple planes c.) the sagittal plane d.) the transverse plane

d.) the transverse plane why? because this is a rotational movement

The most common dietary fats are: a.) polyunsaturated fats b.) solid at room temperature c.) short-chain fatty acids d.) triglycerides

d.) triglycerides

Which of the following profiles is considered a risk factor with respect to obesity? a.) waist of 38 inches for males b.) body fat percent of 25% for males c.) body fat percent of 25% for females d.) waist of 36 inches for females

d.) waist of 36 inches for females

which of the following profiles is considered a risk factor with respect to obesity? a.) BMI greater than 25 for males b.) BMI of 28 for females c.) waist of 32 inches for females d.) waist of 40 inches for males

d.) waist of 40 inches for males

which of the following is a positive risk factor? a.) low-density lipoprotein 120 mg/dL b.) sudden death of mother at 70 years of age c.) fasting plasma glucose 80 * mg dL^-1 d.) walking to and from work three days a week, for 20 minutes, for the past two months

d.) walking to and from work three days a week, for 20 minutes, for the past two months

When a client takes the PAR-Q+ test, she should be referred to her doctor if she answers: a.) yes to three or more questions on page 1 b.) no to any questions c.) yes to two or more questions on page 1 d.) yes to any of the follow-up questions on pages 2 and 3

d.) yes to any of the follow-up questions on pages 2 and 3 (found pg. 32)

the primary advantage in conducting a step test to assess cardiorespiratory fitness is that: a.) it provides friendly competition and motivation for those being assessed b.) it is relatively easy to palpate the radial artery and count the postexercise heart rate c.) individuals who are shorter are able to work at the same intensity as individuals who are taller d.) it allows for assessment of a large group

it allows for assessment of a large group

The study of the mechanics of human movement is called a.) biomechanics b.) kinesiology c.) biology d.) kinematics

kinesiology

A muscle that produces low force and has a high contractile rate is classified as a __________ muscle a.) unipennate b.) multipennate c.) longitudinal d.) bipennate

longitudinal

a male client is 45 years old and has high-density lipoprotein of 35 mg dL^-1. he spends 30 minutes a day walking to and from work. based on this profile, how many total risk factors does he have? a.) 1 b.) 0 c.) 2 d.) -1

males 45 or older is a risk factor HDL less than 40 is a risk factor for dyslipidemia 2 risk factors

what movements are in the transverse plane?

opposition, pronation, and supination

Which of the following is considered a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease? a.) HDL = 70 b.) sedentary lifestyle c.) woman, age 45 d.) BMI of 27

sedentary lifestyle (found pg. 53)