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You are using a plumb line to monitor your client’s static posture when you notice an excessive lordotic curve. In which plane would a lordotic curve be in?
a. Transverse
b. Sagittal
c. Frontal
d. Rotational
b. Sagittal
Explanation: The sagittal plane is the longitudinal plane that divides the body into left and right sides. Your client would need to be between the plumb line and the wall, facing sideways in order to view the lordotic curve in the sagittal view. Rotation is a component of the transverse plane and the frontal plane is referred to as lateral plane, so they are incorrect.
Amy is a new client who works at a computer for her job and is complaining of neck soreness and stiffness. While performing a basic postural assessment you determine that Amy has a forward-head position. What muscles are suspected to be tight because of this altered position?
a. Upper trapezius, levator scapula and rhomboids
b. Pectoralis major, cervical spine flexors and serratus anterior
c. Cervical spine extensors, levator scapula and shoulder adductors
d. Cervical spine extensors, levator scapulae and upper trapezius
d. Cervical spine extensors, levator scapulae and upper trapezius
Explanation: To observe the presence of this imbalance, use the sagittal view. A forward-head position represents tightness in the cervical spine extensors, upper trapezius, and levator scapulae. Given the many awkward postures and repetitive motions of daily life, a forward-head position is very common.
You notice your client having dyspnea (difficult or labored breath) during a light aerobic warm-up. Which health condition could be affecting his physical activity?
a. Atherosclerosis
b. Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease
c. Atrophy
d. Diabetes
b. Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease
Explanation: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects the lung making it difficult for them to deliver oxygen to the body’s tissues. Similar diseases such as bronchitis and asthma should be cleared by the client’s physician before beginning or continuing an exercise program.
Which of the following is not a part of muscular endurance testing?
a. Push-up test
b. Body-weight test
c. Vertical jump test
d. Curl-up test
c. Vertical jump test
Explanation: The vertical jump test evaluates human power. This test is valuable when assessing the vertical jump height in athletes.
Your client is recovering from elbow tendinitis and has been cleared for exercise. Which of the following should be incorporated into the exercise programming?
a. Full extension on each exercise
b. Low repetition exercises
c. High repetition exercises
d. Avoid all upper body exercises
b. Low repetition exercises
Explanation: As the client recovers from elbow tendinitis, they should not perform any high repetition work around the elbow or wrist. The client should start with low weight and repetitions.
What questions should you ask a victim of a fall who is conscious?
a. Medical history
b. Spouse’s name and phone number
c. If they would like you to call someone to pick them up
d. Their age and weight
a. Medical history
Explanation: A person’s medical history is pertinent and logical information to ascertain in a medical emergency.
Which of the following statements is true about open-kinetic chain movements (OKC)?
a. OKC movements are generally considered more functional, as they closely mimic daily activities.
b. OKC exercises load and compress joints, increasing kinesthetic awareness.
c. OKC exercises are usually too challenging for deconditioned individuals.
d. OKC movements are used to improve control and movement efficiency.
d. OKC movements are used to improve control and movement efficiency.
Explanation: Open-kinetic chain movements are used to improve control and movement efficiency and increase kinesthetic awareness.
Which of the following is not an example of a closed kinetic chain exercise?
a. Squats
b. Deadlifts
c. Lunges
d. Leg extension
d. Leg extension
Explanation: In a closed-chain movement, the distal end of the extremity is fixed, emphasizing joint compression and, in turn, stabilizing the joints. Leg extension is an example of an open-chain kinetic movement.
closed-chain is working against an immovable force.
Which of the following is an example of a Muscle Imbalance?
a. Poor exercise technique
b. Low energy level
c. Compromises in the mobility-stability relationship
d. Altered neurological properties
a. Poor exercise technique
Explanation: Poor exercise technique is an example of an initial muscular imbalance which sets the stage for neurological alterations and compromises in the mobility-stability relationship. Muscular imbalances are always physical and generally simple, like repetitive motion.
Which of the following is not a health-related parameter when assessing the detailed needs of your client?
a. Aerobic capacity
b. Balance
c. Flexibility
d. Muscular strength
b. Balance
Explanation: Balance is a skill-related parameter. Other skill-related parameters include power, speed, agility, coordination and reactivity
Which of the following muscles are not included in the outermost layer of the core?
a. Rectus abdominis and erector spinae
b. Interspinal and transverse abdominis
c. External and internal obliques
d. Iliopsoas and latissimus dorsi
b. Interspinal and transverse abdominis
Explanation: The outermost layer of the core consists of larger, more powerful muscles. Muscles in this region include rectus abdominis, erector spinae, external and internal obliques, iliopsoas, and latissimus dorsi
When designing a program that is focused on improving the production of muscular force and power, which of the following type of exercises will be implemented?
a. Plyometric exercises
b. Speed exercises
c. Agility exercises
d. Endurance exercises
a. Plyometric exercises
Explanation: Plyometric exercise incorporates quick, powerful movements. Plyometric training can be programmed specifically for either the lower body or upper body.
The force-generating capacity of a muscle based on the relationship between the contractile proteins of a sarcomere refers to which movement principle?
a. Neural Control
b. Force-couple Relationships
c. Length-tension Relationships
d. Reciprocal Inhibition
c. Length-tension Relationships
Explanation: The length-tension relationship refers to sarcomere length and the relationship between the contractile proteins actin and myosin, which determine the force production of a muscle fiber.
Your client is walking on a treadmill at 4.0 mph and on a grade of 5%. Fifteen minutes into the workout, you are asking her questions about how she is feeling. Your client can only answer you with 3-4 words comfortably. What training zone is she likely in?
a. Training zone 1
b. Training zone 2
c. Training zone 3
d. Between zone 1 and 2
c. Training zone 3
Explanation: If your client can talk comfortably, she is training in zone 1. If she cannot talk comfortably while training, she is working in zone 3.
Using the progressive-repetition approach in body-weight training, how long would it take for the strength-building stimulus to diminish in a bodyweight exercise set?
a. 30 seconds
b. 60 seconds
c. 100 seconds
d. 90 seconds
c. 100 seconds
Explanation: Body-weight exercise progression is accomplished by performing more repetitions rather than adding resistance. Once the exercise set exceeds 100 seconds, the strength-building stimulus diminishes.
