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030-444 Questions and Answers

Question # 6

Controlling pool water temperature (83-88°F), avoiding jarring and weight- bearing activities, and avoiding movement in swollen, inflamed joints are special considerations for exercise in

A.

Clients after atherectomy.

B.

Clients with angina.

C.

Clients with osteoporosis.

D.

Clients with arthritis.

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Question # 7

If total daily caloric consumption is 2,400 kcal and the total fat in that diet is 30%, how many grams of fat per day would be consumed?

A.

80.

B.

70.

C.

90.

D.

75.

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Question # 8

Which the following statements regarding intensity of resistance training is FALSE?

A.

The number of repetitions to volitional fatigue will vary inversely with resistance.

B.

It is necessary to determine the 1- RM to establish training intensity.

C.

Exercise to volitional fatigue is not dangerous from a musculoskeletal standpoint provided that good exercise form is maintained.

D.

Exercise intensity should be similar for males and females.

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Question # 9

A 62-year-old, obese factory worker complains of pain in his right shoulder on arm abduction; on evaluation, decreased ROM and strength are noted. You also notice that he is beginning to use accessory muscles to substitute movements and to compensate. These symptoms may indicate

A.

A referred pain from a herniated lumbar disk.

B.

Rotator cuff strain or impingement.

C.

angina.

D.

Advanced stages of multiple sclerosis.

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Question # 10

The eating habits of an athlete involved in long distance running should differ from those of a sedentary individual of the same body weight in what way?

A.

The athlete should reduce fat intake to 10% of total calories.

B.

The athlete should increase protein intake to threefold the RDA.

C.

The athlete should have a greater intake of grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean sources of protein.

D.

There should be no change in calories.

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Question # 11

Athletes who exercise in the heat and humidity have a special need for fluid replacement.

Current guidelines suggest that athletes should

A.

Consume 16 to 24 fluid ounces of water for every pound of weight lost.

B.

Drink nothing but alcoholic beverages after engaging in exercise.

C.

Avoid drinking water after exercise because of the danger of cramps.

D.

Eat salt tablets with every meal during the hot summer months.

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Question # 12

Which of the following is a fixed expense?

A.

Office supplies.

B.

Salaries.

C.

Utilities (e.g., telephone).

D.

Laboratory charge backs for blood work.

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Question # 13

The P wave on the ECG can be

A.

Negative

B.

Positive

C.

Isoelectric

D.

Either positive or negative

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Question # 14

Abnormally tall and peaked T waves suggest which of the following?

A.

Hyperkalemia.

B.

Acute pericarditis.

C.

Acute MI.

D.

Hypokalemia.

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Question # 15

A 110-pound female pedals a Monark cycle ergometer at 50 rpm against a resistance of 2.5 kiloponds. Calculate her absolute Yo2.

A.

300 mL . min-1

B.

750 mL . min-1

C.

1.25 L . min-1

D.

1.7 L. min-1

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Question # 16

A 143-pound woman regularly exercises on a treadmill at a speed of 5.5 mph and a 2% elevation. How much weight will she lose weekly if she exercises for a duration of 45 minutes per session, with a frequency of three sessions per week?

A.

1.5 kg.

B.

2.07 kg.

C.

0.25 pounds.

D.

0.45 pounds.

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Question # 17

What do effective program administration and management create and/or reduce?

A.

They create problems with staff egos.

B.

They reduce memberships.

C.

They create successful programs and reduce problems.

D.

They create more work for the staff and reduce feedback.

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Question # 18

Which one of the following statements concerning a needs assessment is NOT true?

A.

The needs and/or program assessment is a useful tool for gathering data and

support for program implementation.

B.

The needs and/or program assessment often must be a creative tool developed inhouse

to meet the program's specific needs.

C.

Given that the needs assessment may be developed in-house without the benefit

of external validity, generalizing the results may be difficult.

D.

Program planning is an essential step before needs assessment can be performed.

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Question # 19

Right-axis deviation may be caused by

A.

Acute pericarditis.

B.

Right atrial enlargement.

C.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

D.

Cardiomyopathy.

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Question # 20

Budgets are designed to

A.

Make management happy.

B.

Determine if a program is viable.

C.

Save money.

D.

Teach managers about cost analysis.

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Question # 21

In response to various stimuli, movements of ions occur, causing the rapid loss of the internal negative potential. This process is known as

A.

Polarization.

B.

Repolarization.

C.

Automaticity.

D.

Depolarization.

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Question # 22

In the ECG strip shown below, which arrhythmia is present?

A.

Premature ventricular contractions.

B.

Ventricular tachycardia.

C.

Ventricular trigeminy.

D.

Ventricular bigeminy.

(From Goldberger AL: Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach, 6th ed. 51.

Louis, Mosby, 1999, p 167.)

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Question # 23

A 143-pound woman regularly exercises on a treadmill at a speed of 5.5 mph and a 2% elevation. What is her caloric expenditure?

A.

6.78 kcal . min-1

B.

11.58 kcal· min-1

C.

20.85 kcal. min-1

D.

25.47 kcal· min-1

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Question # 24

According to the AACVPR, elements of successful adult education include all of the

following EXCEPT

A.

Goal setting.

B.

Rewards.

C.

Contracts.

D.

Knowledge testing.

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Question # 25

A physician's clearance

A.

Is not necessary if the client completes the medical history questionnaire.

B.

Is a communication tool with little exercise value?.

C.

Provides information about the physician's attitude regarding your club.

D.

Provides a medical opinion about a client's risk with exercise.

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Question # 26

What is a subject's work rate in watts if he pedals on a Monark cycle ergometer at 50 rpm at a resistance of 2.0 kiloponds?

A.

50W.

B.

100W.

C.

200W.

D.

300W.

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Question # 27

A 55-kilogram woman trains on a cycle ergometer by pedaling at 60 rpm against a resistance of 1.5 kiloponds. What is her absolute Yo2?

A.

1.36 L . min-1

B.

2.47 L . min-1

C.

3.62 L . min-1

D.

3600 mL . min-1

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Question # 28

Why would a fitness instructor have an interest in tort laws?

A.

Negligence is breaking a tort law and can ruin an instructor's career.

B.

State taxes often are related to profit, which is governed by tort laws.

C.

Tort laws are related to worker's compensation regulations.

D.

They relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Question # 29

Examples of program records include

A.

Client progress and outcomes.

B.

Member needs.

C.

Performance of clients on selected exercises.

D.

Member suggestions and any actions taken regarding them.

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Question # 30

Informed consent is best described as

A.

A legal form.

B.

A process that is backed up by a form.

C.

Something that only a lawyer can provide to an exercise program.

D.

Being an informed consumer to ensure that one undertakes the proper exercise program.

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Question # 31

A 150-pound male sets the treadmill speed at 5.0 mph and a 5.2% grade. Calculate his MET value.

A.

36.57 METs.

B.

10.45 METs.

C.

12.25 METs.

D.

Not enough information to answer the question.

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Question # 32

Women are likely to be deficient in both calcium and iron, because

A.

They tend to consume less overall energy than men.

B.

They tend to consume less dairy products.

C.

They tend to consume less protein from meat sources.

D.

All of the above.

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Question # 33

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment activity for inpatient rehabilitation of a client on the second day after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?

A.

Limit activities as tolerated to the development of self-care activities, ROM for extremities, and low-resistance activities.

B.

Limit upper body activities to biceps curls, horizontal arm adduction, and overhead press using 5-pound weights while sitting on the side of the bed.

C.

Progress all activities performed from supine to sitting to standing.

D.

Measure vital signs, symptoms, RPE, fatigue, and skin color and perform electrocardiography before, during, and after treatments to assess activity tolerance.

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Question # 34

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digestible (e.g., it will pass through the digestive system without being absorbed). The NCEP ATPIII guidelines recommend that soluble (viscous) fiber be included in the diet for the prevention and treatment of elevated blood lipid concentrations. Sources of soluble (viscous) fibers include

A.

Fruits, beans, and oats.

B.

Meat and dairy foods.

C.

Wheat bran and whole wheat products.

D.

All of the above.

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Question # 35

Which of the following medications have been shown to be most effective in preventing or reversing exercise-induced asthma?

A.

β2-Agonists.

B.

β-Blockers.

C.

Diuretics.

D.

Aspirin.

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Question # 36

Many clients have WI-mode programmed pacemakers. Which of the following is TRUE regarding exercise programming with WI pacemakers?

A.

Persons with WI pacemakers may be chronotropically (HR) competent with exercise but require longer warm-up and gradual increase in intensity during the initial exercise portion of their session.

B.

Persons who are chronotropically competent are tachycardic at rest and should not exercise at low intensities.

C.

BP response is not a good marker of intensity effort in those with WI pacemakers and need not be evaluated during an exercise session.

D.

Persons with WI pacemakers must avoid exercise on the bicycle ergometer because of the location of the ventricular lead wire and potential for displacement.

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Question # 37

Which of the following situations indicates progression to independent and unsupervised exercise for a client after CABG surgery in an outpatient program?

A.

The client exhibits mild cardiac symptoms of angina, occurring intermittently during exercise and sometimes at home while reading.

B.

The client has a functional capacity of greater than 8 MET with hemodynamic responses appropriate to this level of exercise.

C.

The client is noncompliant with smoking cessation and weight loss intervention programs.

D.

The client is unable to palpate HR, deliver RPEs, or maintain steady workload intensity during activity.

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Question # 38

According to the most recent National Institutes of Health's Clinical Guidelines for the

Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults, recommendations for practical clinical assessment include

A.

Determining total body fat through the BMI to assess obesity.

B.

Determining the degree of abdominal fat and health risk through waist circumference.

C.

Using the waist-to-hip ratio as the only definition of obesity and lean muscle mass.

D.

Both A and B.

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Question # 39

The goal for the obese exercise participant should be to

A.

Sweat as much as possible.

B.

Exercise at 85% of HRR.

C.

Perform resistance exercise three to five times per week.

D.

Expend 300 to 500 calories per exercise session.

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Question # 40

A specific benefit of regular exercise for patients with angina is

A.

Improved ischemic threshold at which angina symptoms occur.

B.

Increased myocardial oxygen demand at the same submaximallevels.

C.

Eradication of all symptoms.

D.

Elevation of BP.

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Question # 41

All of the following are examples of aerobic exercise modalities EXCEPT

A.

Weight training.

B.

Walking.

C.

Bicycling.

D.

Stair climbing.

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Question # 42

Which of the following is not a feature of the metabolic syndrome?

A.

Dyslipidemia (low HDL-C, elevated triglycerides).

B.

Osteoporosis.

C.

Insulin resistance.

D.

Elevated blood pressure.

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Question # 43

A comprehensive patient care plan is necessary for effective program management, because it

A.

Is required by federal law.

B.

Provides a "road map" for interventions.

C.

Is a requirement for insurance reimbursement.

D.

Provides raw data for analysis in CQI or outcomes assessment.

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Question # 44

When determining the intensity level, the RPE is a better indicator than percentage of maximal HR for all of the following groups EXCEPT

A.

Individuals on -blockers.

B.

Aerobic classes that involve excessive arm movement.

C.

Individuals older than 65 years.

D.

Individuals involved in high-intensity exercise.

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Question # 45

One important aspect of staff competency is ensuring that staff members are well trained and kept up to date. Which of the following organizations has recently launched the Registry for Clinical Exercise Physiologists?

A.

AACVPR.

B.

American College of Physicians.

C.

American Heart Association.

D.

ACSM.

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Question # 46

In the ECG strip shown below, which arrhythmia is indicated?

A.

Atrial flutter.

B.

Atrial fibrillation.

C.

Premature atrial contractions.

D.

Atrial tachycardia.

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Question # 47

What should the manager's involvement be in developing fitness programs?

A.

The manager should maintain a hands-off approach.

B.

The manager should be involved only in the budgeting and final approval.

C.

The manager should be the only person involved in program development.

D.

The manager should be active as a program developer as well as a resource,

supporter, and critic for programs developed by other staff.

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Question # 48

What is the relative Y02 of running on a treadmill at 6.5 mph and a 0% grade?

A.

34.84 mL . kg-1. min-1

B.

34.48 mL . kg-1. min-1

C.

38.34 mL . kg-1. min-1

D.

43.83 mL . kg-1. min-1

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