010-111 Online Practice Questions and Answers

An exercise prescription for your pregnant client should include _____.

A. exercise occurring no more than three times per week

B. avoidance of moderate intensity resistance training

C. dynamic, rhythmic activities that use the large muscle groups

D. team sports such as basketball, soccer, and racquet sports

Which of the following circumference sites are used to compute a waist-to-hip ratio?

A. Abdomen, suprailiac

B. Midaxillary, hips/thigh

C. Waist, buttocks/hips

D. Midaxillary, suprailiac

Proper spotting technique for the forward step lunge when using a barbell involves positioning yourself ______.

A. behind the client, placing your hands on their waist if balance starts to become compromised

B. behind the client, placing your hands on the bar if balance starts to become compromised

C. in front of the client, placing your hands on their waist before the client begins the exercise

D. in front of the client, placing your hands on the bar before the client begins the exercise

Which structure is responsible for maintaining atrio-ventricular valve closure in the heart?

A. Purkinje Fibers

B. Foramen Ovale

C. Papillary muscle

D. Cardiac myocyte

Your client has discovered she is pregnant through a home pregnancy test. She wants to continue to exercise during her pregnancy and is seeking your help. What is the best recommendation?

A. Encourage her to continue with her current exercise program with minimal modification until the second trimester.

B. Decrease the work volume for each workout session.

C. Encourage her to consult with her physician for any possible limitations.

D. Encourage her to continue exercising at 50% of her age-predicted maximal heart rate.

In what plane does the lower leg move during the seated knee extension?

A. Sagittal

B. Frontal

C. Transverse

D. Median

Individuals who have recently had a hip fracture or hip replacement surgery are usually instructed to avoid which motion of the hip?

A. Abduction

B. Extension

C. Internal rotation

D. External rotation

According to the self-determination theory, a personal trainer would be most effective in helping a new client engage in an exercise regimen by ______.

A. instructing him/her to walk/jog 3 days per week for 20-30 minutes at his/her training heart rate

B. instructing him/her to bicycle 5 miles to work and back 5 days per week at a moderate pace

C. encouraging him/her to take a 45 minute step-aerobics class 3 days per week in a supportive group environment

D. encouraging him/her to choose a favorite mode of exercise in a supportive group environment that meets regularly

As the intensity of dynamic exercise increases, which acute responses occurs?

A. Heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure increase.

B. Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, diastolic pressure remains unchanged.

C. Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, stroke volume and cardiac output remain the same.

D. Stroke volume decreases, heart rate and cardiac output increase.

What factors should be taken into account when determining appropriate exercise test mode?

A. Age, health history, current physical activity level

B. Age, health history, gender

C. Health history, occupation, gender

D. Health history, gender, current physical activity level