exam 1 quiz questions exercise testing
The difference between acetaminophen and an NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti inflammatory) is/are:
Acetaminophen manages pain, but does not also reduce swelling like NSAIDs
What is the recommendation from the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans regarding muscle-strengthening activity?
Adults should do some kind of muscular-strengthening activity at least 2 d · wk-1.
Most research relating physical activity and minority groups focuses on which population in the United States?
African American women and latinos
What is a medical procedure used to diagnose atherosclerosis?
Angiogram
Underlying risk factors for cardiovascular disease include all of the following
Answers: Smoking Poor Diet Hypertension Obesity
What is the category of blood vessel hardening diseases that affect small blood vessels?
Arteriosclerosis
What is the umbrella term meaning "hardening of the arteries"?
Arteriosclerosis
Type I diabetes is caused by the following issue:
Autoimmune Disorder - The body's immune system attacks its own cells.
Treatments for Hypertension include all of the following except:
Drinking less water
Individuals with diabetes may potentially experience low blood sugar during exercise, known as hypoglycemia. Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
Hunger Dizziness Confusion Weakness
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis?
Hypertension Increasing Age Smoking
Which of the following is not true concerning the PAR-Q+?
It results in a higher rate of referral to a physician compared to the PAR-Q.
What is the goal of ATP III when it comes to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease?
LDL cholesterol <100
The symptom of chest pain caused by a heart attack will often radiate down:
Left arm and jaw
Factors acting as barriers to physical activity in individuals of low socioeconomic status may include which of the following
Less access to facilities Less time to engage in recreational activities Lower levels of education Higher levels of stress
Underserved populations (racial/ethnic minorities, low socioeconomic status, physically disabled) are:
Less likely to engage in physical activity
Which of the following has been identified as the target for lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease when addressing issues of lipids and lipoproteins?
Lowering LDL cholesterol
An individual has known cardiovascular and/or metabolic disease if a physician has diagnosed all but which of the following conditions? Answers: A. Cerebrovascular disease B. Peripheral vascular disease CorrectC. Meningococcal disease D. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Meningococcal disease
What are the basic guidelines set forth by the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans "for substantial health benefits"?
Moderate-intensity, aerobic physical activity should be performed for a minimum of 150 min/week or vigorous-intensity, aerobic physical activity should be performed for a minimum of 75 min/week, or an equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous physical activity.
Type II diabetes is characterized as:
A disease state in which cells become insulin resistance
In regards to the safety of medications, the term "Contraindicated" means:
A drug that is not recommended and deemed "Unsafe"
What is an embolism?
A mobile blood clot
A class of drugs known as Statins, a lipid medication, are indicated for the reduction of high cholesterol levels in the blood. Which of the following is a potential negative side effect associated with the use of statins?
Occasional, but persistent muscle soreness, discomfort, or weakness that could lead to severe issues.
For most individuals taking a medication, what is the most common form of delivery for Prescription (Rx) or over the counter (OTC) drugs?
Oral
Which of the following is an example of a self-guided screening for physical activity?
PAR-Q+
Which of the following are demonstrated to enhance the participation of minorities in physical activity:
Partnership with local community health centers serving minorities Hiring staff and volunteers with similar cultural backgrounds
Which of the following is a specific barrier that limits individuals with disabilities from engaging in physical activity?
Presence of co-morbidities (multiple diseases) requiring very skilled exercise professionals for supervision. High incidence of fatigue, pain, and weakness resulting from disabilities. Limitations in equipment to accommodate individuals with disabilities
What is a main function of the endothelium?
Protecting the vessel wall
Which of the following group of diseases is not considered during the exercise preparticipation health screening process?
Pulmonary disease
Which of the following does not contribute to the make up of Plaque?
Red blood cells
Which of the following are NOT a symptom associated with atherosclerosis?
Stroke-like symptoms Chest pain (angina) Renal Failure
Which of the following is not a symptom of coronary artery disease?
Swollen hands
Isolated Diastolic hypertension is when:
Systolic blood pressure is normal and diastolic blood pressure is high
Which of the following agencies ensures the safety and efficacy of medications in the United States?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What is the definition of diastolic blood pressure?
The arterial pressure when the heart is in the relaxing phase
What is the definition of Pharmacology?
The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects and modes of action of drugs
Which of the following statements is true regarding the informed consent?
The consent form should be verbally explained and include a statement indicating that the patient has been given an opportunity to ask questions about the procedure and has sufficient information to give informed consent.
Self-guided screening for physical activity can be best described as
a self-report medical history or health risk appraisal that should be done by all people wishing to initiate a physical activity program and is completed with little or no input or supervision from an exercise or health/fitness professional.
Which of the following is not a component of the informed consent process?
age and ethnicity
Dyspnea can be defined as
an abnormally uncomfortable awareness of breathing.
Medical clearance is defined as
approval from a health care professional to engage in exercise.
Diabetes demonstrates strong evidence as a risk factor for increasing the development of the following disease
coronary artery disease
An individual who participates in regular vigorous intensity aerobic exercise feels discomfort in their chest and neck. That person should
discontinue exercise and seek medical clearance.
Orthopnea refers to
dyspnea occurring at rest in the recumbent position.
True or False? An individual who has Type 2 diabetes and does not participate in regular exercise does not need medical clearance prior to engaging in moderate intensity aerobic exercise.
false
True or false? According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the dose of exercise needed to achieve "additional and more extensive health benefits" is at least 300 min/week of moderate physical activity or 150 min/week of vigorous physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous physical activity.
false
True or false? Muscular endurance is the ability of the muscle to perform activities that require high levels of muscular forc
false
True or false? Physical fitness is independent of genetics and based only on an individual's exercise habits.
false
True or false? There is little benefit to exceeding the recommended activity guidelines set forth by the ACSM.
false
The symptom Polyphagia is simply defined as:
hunger
Which hormone is instrumental in reducing blood glucose levels and moving glucose into the cells?
insulin
Which of the following terms describes a lack of oxygen being supplied to a tissue (ie myocardium)?
ischemia
Which organ is most commonly associated with secondary hypertension?
kidneys
Blockage of which artery is the most common cause of heart attacks
left anterior descending
What chamber of the heart is most affected by heart attacks?
left ventricle
Diagnosis of Type I or Type II diabetes is carried out by:
measuring the amount of glucose in the blood
Muscle strength and muscle endurance are often combined into one component of Health Related Physical Fitness known as __________________.
muscle fitness
Maximal force that can be generated by a specific muscle or muscle group is _________________.
muscular strength
Those individuals with the highest levels of physical fitness have both _______________ and _____________.
optimal genetic makeup; maximized exercise training
Potential exercise program participants should be screened for the presence and/or signs and symptoms of various cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal diseases to
optimize safety during exercise participation.
The exercise preparticipation health screening process is based on
physical activity level; signs and symptoms of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease; presence of known cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease.
Body weight, resting blood pressure, auscultation of the lungs, palpation of the lower extremities, tests of neurologic function, and apical pulse rate and rhythm are all components of
physical examination
Appropriate components of the medical history do not include
questions about social support mechanisms.
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is defined as
shortness of breath brought that usually begins 2-5 h after the onset of sleep.
Discomfort ( e.g., pressure, tingling, pain, heaviness, burning, tightness, squeezing, numbness) in the chest, jaw, neck, back, or arms is referred to as
symptoms
Which of the following is defined as a loss of consciousness?
synope
Intermittent claudication is defined as
the pain that occurs in a muscle with inadequate blood supply.
The hormones related to control of blood glucose, glucagon and insulin, are produced in the following location:
the pancreas
True or False? A sedentary 35-year-old female with controlled Type 2 diabetes mellitus and no signs or symptoms should get medical clearance prior to starting a moderate intensity exercise program.
true
True or false? One way to decrease error in testing is to calibrate equipment before each testing session.
true
Clinical decisions regarding blood pressure should be based on the average of
two or more properly measured, seated blood pressure readings recorded during each of two or more office visits
Roughly 90% of all cases of diabetes are associated with which type of diabetes?
type II
Which of the following blood glucose levels is the threshold for diagnosing diabetes during a fasted blood glucose test:
126 mg/dl
What percentage of the adult population currently takes three or more prescription drugs?
20%
Which of the following lipids and lipoproteins is strongly and inversely associated with the risk for cardiovascular disease?
HDL cholesterol
Which of the following is a negative risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
HDL cholesterol of 62 mg · dL-1 (1.57 mmol · L-1)
Primary Hypertension:
Has no clear cause
Antihypertensive drugs treat hypertension by altering which of the following:
Contractile force of the myocardium Electrical activity and rate of the heart Blood volume Dilation ability of vessels
Blockage of which type of arteries are the main cause of a heart attack
Coronary arteries
How does health-related physical fitness differ from skill related physical fitness?.
It focuses on the specific components of physical fitness that have a relationship with good health.
According to the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, a "normal" blood pressure is
<120 mm Hg systolic and <80 mm Hg diastolic.
What value is considered to be normal for systolic blood pressure?
<120 mmHg
What is the build-up of foam cells referred to as?
A Fatty-Streak
What stiffens the walls of the arteries?
Calcium
he "ability of the circulatory and the respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity" is a definition of
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Which components are included in health-related physical fitness.
Cardiorespiratory fitness Body Composition Flexibility Muscular Strength Muscular endurance
Which of the following individuals has a cardiovascular disease risk factor?
Cigarette smoker who quit 3 mo ago
Components of a medical history may include
-recent illnesses. -fasting serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. -medication use.
Which of the following is not a cardiovascular disease risk factor?
Blood pressure of 138/82 mm Hg
Which artery are blood pressure measurements taken from?
Brachial Artery
A consideration for enhancing education and access to physical activity in minority racial/ethnic groups could potentially be:
Educational material appropriate for a non-English speaker. Exercise programming that considers differences in cultures (clothing, religious beliefs, gender roles) Perception of acceptance and inclusion in a community
The damaged cells in the artery associated with a heart attack are:
Endothelial cells
What is the name of the cells effected in hypertension?
Endothelial cells
Which of the following is not a CVD risk factor?
Ethnicity
What is plaque?
Fatty-streak & Fibrous Cap
Recommendations to assist asthmatic individuals accommodate exercise include
Include purposeful and specific warm-ups and cool-downs Limit exercise in the presence of cold-like symptoms If asthma symptoms develop, immediately stop and use a short acting medications
Stimulants, such as caffeine, can impact exercise in the following manner.
Increase acute (short term, single session) heart rate responses to exercise
What is an inverse dose response relationship between physical activity and health outcomes?
Increased physical activity decreases negative health outcomes.
These forms of communications and advertisements to enhance participation in individuals with low socioecomic status often present challenges:
Internet based communication Applications designed for smartphones
Atherosclerosis is defined as:
The narrowing and hardening of an artery
Exercise professionals should have a thorough knowledge of all but which of the following when doing the exercise preparticipation health screening?
The pathologic sequencing of the disease
Which of the following are reasons to measure health-related physical fitness.
To individualize exercise programs To evaluate exercise progress To motivate individuals toward goals
