040-444 Online Practice Questions and Answers

An abnormal curve of the spine with lateral deviation of the vertebral column is called

A. Lordosis.

B. Scoliosis.

C. Kyphosis.

D. Primary curve.

Stroke volume is defined as

A. The product of cardiac output and total peripheral resistance.

B. The difference between EDV and ESV.

C. The product of preload and HR.

D. The product of cardiac output andarteriovenous oxygen difference.

People in which stage are at the greatest risk of relapse?

A. Precontemplation.

B. Contemplation.

C. Preparation.

D. Action.

In cleaning the facility and equipment, what must an operator be aware of?

A. That signs are written clearly.

B. That surfaces are brightly colored.

C. That solutions and cleaning materials are safe for the skin and hypoallergenic.

D. That disinfectants smell pleasant.

Which of the following statements true regarding exercise leadership is FALSE?

A. The exercise leader should be fit enough to exercise with any of his or her participants.

B. Most people are not bored by exercise and can easily find time to participate in an exercise program.

C. The exercise leader should adjust the exercise intensity based on individual differences in fitness.

D. Periodic fitness assessment may provide evidence of improvement in fitness for some participants.

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.

Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is a systematic process of program evaluation that involves all of the following steps EXCEPT

A. Data analysis.

B. Goals assessment.

C. Outcomes assessment.

D. Budget assessment.

Why should a fitness operator be concerned with state practice laws?

A. State laws help to identify illegal aliens who may apply for a job in your club.

B. State laws may control the number of minority employees working at your club.

C. State laws may affect how much can be charged for a membership.

D. Many states have practice acts that control the behavior and actions of fitness instructors.

What is the relative Yo2 of walking on a treadmill at 3.5 mph and a 10% grade?

A. 181.72mL . kg-1 . min-1

B. 18.17mL. kg-1 . min-1

C. 29.76mL . kg-1 . min-1

D. 27.96mL . kg-1 . min-1

In the ECG strip shown below, what abnormality is indicated?

A. LBBB.

B. Posterior wall MI.

C. RBBB.

D. LVH. (From Goldberger AL: Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach, 6th ed. St. Louis, Mosby, 1999, p 70.)