Senior Seminar Practice Exam
1 mph = _____ m/min
* 26.8 *
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to exercise?
*Unstable angina*
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What is the upper limit for protein intake for strength athletes per kg/BW?
1.7 g/kg
The normal HR response to incremental exercise is to increase workloads at an HR of ( ) per 1 metabolic equivalent (MET)
10 bpm
Which of the following BP readings would be characterized as hypertension in an adult?
140/90mmHg
Ideal resistance train volume for most adults should be ( )
2-4 sets with 8-12 reps
The Queens College Step Test (aka. the McKardle Step Test) is performed for how long?
3 min
What is the frequency of combined aerobic exercise recommended for most adults?
3-5 days/week
The recommend exercise duration for a moderate exercise is
30-60min
What is the suggested work rate for a reconditioned female indivudla performing the astral rhyming cycle ergometer protocol?
300 or 450 kg/m/min
The queens college step test is performed for how long?
3min
Moderate exercise is considered to be
40-59%
What is the minimal recovery time recommend for a muscle group following a resistance training bout?
48h
According to the most recent ACSM guidelines in order to gain health benefits, it is recommended that moderate physical activity should be performed how many days per week?
5 days/week
The ACSM recommends a frequency of at least ( ) days of moderate exercise or at least ( ) days of vigorous exercise per week for aerobic exercise training
5, 3
What is the minimum recommended target volume for energy expenditure to promote overall health and well being in an ExRx?
500-1000 MET min/week
Which of the following percentages of HRR would classify as 'moderate' aerobic exercise intensity?
52%
When measuring regional body circumferences an average of duplicate measures is used provided that those measurements do not differ by more than
5mm
Vigorous exercise is considered to be
60-89% HRR or VO2
HR, BP, and ECG should be recorded regularly during the clinical exercise test and through at least ( ) recovery
6min
When using a pedometer how many steps should most individuals achieve?
7,000 steps
Which of the following are ACSM's guidelines for resistance training exercises in children?
8-15 reps; 2 times per week
Underweight is classified as a body mass index (BMI)
<18.5kg/m2
Which of the following represents the demarcation point of a very high health risk for young women when using waist to hip ratio (WHR)
>.86
All of the following are among the ACSM guidelines to determine 'maximal' effort during a graded exercise test except ( )
Achievement of age predicted HRmax
( ) involves holding the stretched position using the strength of the agonists muscle as is common in many forms of yoga.
Active static stretching
Which of the following medications is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels?
Antihyperlipidemics
Which of the following graded exercise protocols is most widely used in the US in a clinical setting?
Bruce Treadmill protocol
At minimum professions performing fitness assessments on others should possess which combo of the following?
CPR and ACSM EP-C
The optional ExRx should address which of the following?
Cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition and neuromtor fitness
Optimal ExRx should contain which of the following?
Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition and neuromotor fitness
Which of the following best describe PNF technique for stretching?
Contract for 30 seconds, stretch for 30 seconds
Which of the following are changes seen as a result of regular chronic exercise?
Decreased HR at rest Increased stroke volume at rest No change in cardiac output at rest * all of the above*
Which of the following is not part of the informed consent document?
Explanation of who to hold liable
What does the acronym FITT VP stand for?
Frequency, intensity, time, type, volume and progression
Which of the following variables is unique to the Rockport one mile fitness walking tests regression equation to estimate Vo2max?
Gender
Which of the following is considered a negative risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease?
HDL >60
From rest to maximal exercise, the SBP should _______ progressively with an increasing workload, while the DPB should ____________.
Increase; stay the same or decrease slightly
Which of the following muscle actions occurs when muscle tension increases but the length of the muscle does NOT change?
Isometric
Rotation of the anterior surface of a bone away from the midline of the body is called:
Lateral rotation
When estimating VO2 max using the YMCA cycle ergometer protocol, which fo the following best describes the relationship b/w HR >110 bmp and 85% age predicted HRmax or 70% HRR?
Linear
Which of the following is NOT part of an emergency plan?
Listing the schedule of each staff member so they can be accounted for
Which of the following methods is not recommended for estimating exercise intensity for exercise prescription?
Max HR percentage
Clinical exercise testing among adult patients with chronic heart failure should observe the following recommendations except ( )
Max exercise testing is not a realistic way to identify candidates for cardiac transplantation or other advanced treatments due to inherent risk of heart stress
Which of the following is considered the "gold standard" to objectively measure exercise capacity?
Maximal exercise test using metabolic cart (indirect calorimetry)
Which of the following is accepted as the criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness?
Maximal volume of oxygen consumed per unit time (VO2max)
muscular fitness refers to ( )
Muscular endurance, muscular power and muscular strength
The informed consent document ( )
Provides an explanation of the test to the client
( ) is not recommended because of the significant chance of injury, severe muscle soreness, and serious complications such as rhabdomyolysis can ensue.
Resistance training composted exclusively of eccentric contractions conducted at very high intensities
When performing a battery of tests in a single testing session, which of the following orders is most optimal for testing multiple health-related components of fitness?
Resting HR, Queens college step Test, ACSM push up test, sit and reach test
( ) is not a contraindication of maximal exercise testing in the clinical setting
Resting systolic blood pressure between 125 and 140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure between 60 and 75 mm Hg
The degenerative loss of muscle mass, and thus, strength due to reduced physical activity and aging is known as ________. (If you get this wrong, Dr. Arthur will come find you!)
Sarcopenia
The degernative loss of muscle mass and thus strength due to reduced physical activity and agin is known as?
Sarcopenia
( ) pertains to the ability to correctly identify patients who do not have a given condition.
Specificity
Which of the following is not true regarding the psychological benefits of regular exercise in the elderly?
Stimulate appetite
What is the planning tool that addresses the organization's short and long-term goals; identifies the steps needed to achieve the goals; and gives the time line, priority and allocation of resources of each goal?
Strategic plan
Whose legal responsibility is it to supervises clinical exercise laboratory and interpret all exercise testing results in a diagnostic setting?
Supervising physician
Which of the following should a pregnant woman avoid during her second and third trimester?
Supine crunches on the floor
The ( ) skinfold site is performed using a diagonal fold method
Suprailiac
Which of the following is not a purpose of physical fitness testing?
To bring in extra income to pay off other major expenses of the testing company
When exercise training older adults, one should:
Use a low initial workload Use small workload increments Be concerned of balance issues *All of the above *
RER is defined as:
VCO2/VO2
Where is the correct placement of the abdominal fold for skinfold assessment?
Vertical fold; 2 cm to right of the umbilicus
Which is NOT a muscular endurance test?
Vertical jump
Which of the following vitamins are we most likely to store in excess?
Vitamin A
Which of the following is not a valid test for muscular strength?
YMCA Bench press test
A MET is defined as:
a metabolic equivalent or the caloric consumption of an individual while at rest
Which statement is true regarding physical activity for children?
children should perform 30 min of moderate intensity and 30 min of vigorous intensity on most days of the week
Which of the following is not a general category for clinical exercise testing?
implementation
The purpose of the cool-down period following an exercise session includes all the following except
improvement in range of motion
A goal of risk stratification is to:
increase safety of the exercise prescription
Which of the following is considered the gold standard to objectively measure exercise capacity?
maximal exercise test using indirect calorimetry
In regards to the biomechanics of running, velocity is equal to:
stride length (cycle length) x stride rate (cycle rate)