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1
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What causes initial improvements in strength when youths engage in a resistance training program?

A

Neural adaptations

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An obese client who has been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD) should be advised to do which of the following?

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Strive for 20 to 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise daily.

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What BMI score is considered within normal limits?

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18.5 to 24.9

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Which disease is caused by a degeneration of cartilage within joints?

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Osteoarthritis

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A client with osteoporosis has been medically cleared to perform exercise. Which form of training can have the most impact on increasing the client’s bone mineral density?

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Walking

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What is the most appropriate gluteal strengthening exercise for a client with hypertension?

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Standing cable hip extension

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According to the text, what percentage of Americans older than the age of 20 years are either overweight or obese?

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72%

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What BMI score is considered overweight?

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25 to 29.9

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What is known as a sudden lack of blood supply to the brain, caused by either a blockage in an artery or a ruptured blood vessel?

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Stroke

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What blood pressure is reflective of stage 1 hypertension?

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A reading of 130 to 139 mm Hg systolic or 80 to 89 mm Hg diastolic

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Which statement is the most accurate reflection of exercise and physical activity as it relates to pregnancy?

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Exercise has beneficial effects on the physiology and health of both the mother and the developing fetus.

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What is the minimum weekly goal of energy expenditure from combined physical activity and exercise for obese clients?

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1,200 kcal

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13
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What is atherosclerosis?

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The processes by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow

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What is the leading cause of death and disability for both men and women?

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Coronary heart disease

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A client is taking prescription beta-blockers for hypertension. Which exercise is the safest for him to perform?

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Standing cobra

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What is the primary limiting factor for exercise in the client with PAD?

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Leg pain

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At what BMI threshold does a person’s chance for obesity-related health problems increase?

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30

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Which statement is an accurate reflection of exercise and physical activity as it relates to cancer?

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Self-myofascial techniques are not recommended for clients receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

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Which statement is an accurate reflection of exercise and physical activity as it relates to arthritis?

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Cardiorespiratory training should begin at a low to moderate intensity (40 to 65% HRmax).

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What is defined as the state of deficient glucose in the bloodstream?

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Hypoglycemia

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21
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What disease is a condition in which fibrous lung tissue results in a decreased ability to expand the lungs?

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Restrictive lung disease

22
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What causes coronary heart disease?

A

Atherosclerosis

23
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What disease is a condition of altered airflow through the lungs, generally caused by airway obstruction due to mucus production?

A

Chronic obstructive lung disease

24
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What type of diabetes occurs when cells are resistant to insulin, meaning that the insulin present cannot transfer adequate amounts of blood sugar into the cell?

A

Type 2

25
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Which disease is associated with normal aging and is attributable to a lower production of estrogen and progesterone, both of which are involved with regulating the rate at which bone is lost?

A

Type 1 (primary) osteoporosis

26
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What blood pressure is reflective of a hypertensive crisis?

A

A systolic reading greater than 180 mm Hg and/or a diastolic reading greater than 120 mm Hg

27
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Why are children at a disadvantage when participating in short-duration (10 to 90 second) high-intensity anaerobic activities?

A

Children produce less of the glycolytic enzymes that are required to support sustained anaerobic power.

28
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What type of diabetes occurs when specialized cells in the pancreas (called beta cells) stop producing insulin?

A

Type 1

29
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Clients with chronic lung disease often have shortness of breath, also known as which of the following?

A

Dyspnea

30
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For effective weight loss, how many calories should obese clients expend per exercise session?

A

200 to 300 kcal

31
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For which of the following populations is the floor bridge exercise contraindicated?

A

Clients who are in the third trimester of pregnancy

32
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What is a joint disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissue, causing an inflammatory response?

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

33
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In which population is type 1 osteoporosis most prevalent?

A

Postmenopausal women

34
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What must older adults complete prior to initiating an exercise program with a Certified Personal Trainer?

A

PAR-Q+

35
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What are common physical characteristics of those with emphysema?

A

Those with emphysema are frequently underweight and may exhibit hypertrophied neck muscles.

36
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Which structures of the body does osteoporosis commonly affect?

A

Neck of the femur and the lumbar (low-back) vertebrae

37
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What is a common cause of chronic hypertension?

A

Excess weight

38
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Approximately what percentage of Americans aged 20 years and older are obese?

A

40%

39
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Which resistance training system is most appropriate for hypertensive clients?

A

Peripheral heart action system

40
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What are the current physical activity recommendations for youth?

A

60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day

41
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What is defined as the state of elevated glucose in the bloodstream?

A

Hyperglycemia

42
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What is a metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot respond normally to the insulin that is made?

A

Diabetes

43
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What is defined as a consistently elevated blood pressure?

A

Hypertension

44
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What is a normal physiologic process of aging that results in arteries that are less elastic and pliable?

A

Arteriosclerosis

45
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Which core exercise is most appropriate for an obese client to maximize comfort and to avoid potential hypotensive or hypertensive reactions to the exercise?

A

Incline plank

46
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A hypertensive client is taking a beta-blocker medication. What is the most appropriate method to monitor exercise intensity?

A

The talk test

47
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How many minutes of vigorous exercise in hot, humid environments should children be restricted to (including frequent rest periods)?

A

30 minutes

48
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Which of the following is an appropriate assessment for a senior client who is sedentary?

A

Pushing test

49
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Which disease is caused by specific medical conditions or medications, including alcohol abuse, smoking, specific diseases, or particular medications, that disrupt normal bone reformation?

A

Type 2 (secondary) osteoporosis

50
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What is defined as shortness of breath or labored breathing?

A

Dyspnea

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