Chapter 8 Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following requires a client to perform cardiorespiratory exercise at maximal effort while monitoring ventilation response?

a. VO2rest method
b. Karvonen method
c. Straight percentage method
d. Peak VO2 method

Answer 1

d. Peak VO2 method

Question 2

According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines, what is the minimum amount of time per week an individual should engage in physical activity if performed at a moderate-intensity level?

a. 100 min
b. 200 min
c. 250 min
d. 150 min

Answer 2

d. 150 min = (2.5 Hours)

Question 3

Which of the following best describes when a person is ready to move to stage II cardiorespiratory training from stage I?

a. Client can maintain a zone 1 heart rate for 30 minutes.
b. Client can maintain a zone 1 heart rate for 10 minutes.
c. Client can maintain a zone 1 heart rate for 20 minutes.
d. Client can maintain a zone 1 heart rate for 15 minutes.

Answer 3

a. Client can maintain a zone 1 heart rate for 30 minutes.

Question 4

A client has been performing cardiorespiratory exercise for four weeks. Which of the following physiologic adaptations should the personal trainer expect to observe in the client?

a. Decreased cardiac output
b. Improved ability of muscles to use oxygen
c. Decreased stroke volume
d. Increased resting heart rate

Answer 4

b. Improved ability of muscles to use oxygen

Question 5

For which of the following are Stage I cardiorespiratory training programs designed?

a. For clients with low-to-moderate cardiorespiratory fitness levels who are ready to begin training at higher intensity levels
b. To help clients improve anaerobic power and sprinting capabilities
c. To help improve cardiorespiratory fitness levels in apparently healthy sedentary clients
d. For advanced clients who have a moderately high cardiorespiratory fitness level base

Answer 5

c. To help improve cardiorespiratory fitness levels in apparently healthy sedentary clients

Question 6

Which method of cardio should be avoided for a client who demonstrates low-back arching as a movement compensation?

a. Group exercise classes
b. Elliptical trainers
c. Bicycles
d. Treadmills

Answer 6

c. Bicycles

Question 7

Which of the following is a technique used to express or validate how a client feels when he or she is working during exercise?
Select one:
a. Peak maximal heart rate (MHR) method
b. Peak metabolic equivalent (MET) method
c. Heart rate reserve (HRR) method
d. Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) method

Answer 7

d. Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) method

Question 8

Which of the following intensity ranges best describes someone just moving into a zone 3 cardiorespiratory training workout?

a. 86-90%
b. 80-85%
c. 75-79%
d. 66-70%

Answer 8

a. 86-90%

Question 9

Which of the following is a factor of the FITTE principle used to determine exercise training programs for each individual?

a. Efficiency
b. Tolerance
c. Fitness
d. Frequency

Answer 9

d. Frequency

Question 10

Which of the following is a benefit of integrated cardiorespiratory training?
Select one:
a. It decreases high-density lipoproteins.
b. It decreases glucose tolerance.
c. It decreases oxidative capacity of muscle.
d. It decreases resting heart rate.

Answer 10

d. It decreases resting heart rate.

Question 11

Which of the following intensity ranges best describes someone just moving into a zone 3 cardiorespiratory training workout?

a. 75-79%
b. 86-90%
c. 80-85%
d. 66-70%

Answer 11

b. 86-90%

Question 12

How long does NASM suggest the cardiorespiratory portion of the warm-up should last?

a. 3-5 minutes
b. 0-3 minutes
c. 5-10 minutes
d. 10-15 minutes

Answer 12

c. 5-10 minutes Correct

Question 13

Which of the following is a technique used to express or validate how a client feels when he or she is working during exercise?
Select one:
a. Heart rate reserve (HRR) method
b. Peak maximal heart rate (MHR) method
c. Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) method Correct
d. Peak metabolic equivalent (MET) method

Answer 13

c. Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) method

Question 14

Which of the following is a benefit of integrated cardiorespiratory training?

a. It decreases resting heart rate.
b. It decreases glucose tolerance.
c. It decreases oxidative capacity of muscle.
d. It decreases high-density lipoproteins.

Answer 14

a. It decreases resting heart rate.

Question 15

A client has been performing cardiorespiratory exercise for four weeks. Which of the following physiologic adaptations should the personal trainer expect to observe in the client?
Select one:
a. Decreased cardiac output
b. Increased resting heart rate
c. Improved ability of muscles to use oxygen
d. Decreased stroke volume

Answer 15

c. Improved ability of muscles to use oxygen

Question 16

Which of the following requires a client to perform cardiorespiratory exericse at maximal effort while monitoring ventilation response?
Select one:
a. VO2rest method
b. Peak VO2 method 
c. Straight percentage method
d. Karvonen method

Answer 16

b. Peak VO2 method Correct

Question 17

What is the focus in stage II of cardiorespiratory training?

a. Increasing capacity needed for Strength-Level exercise
b. Increasing capacity needed for Power-Level exercise
c. Reducing the speed, incline, or level
d. Reducing heart rate through interval training

Answer 17

a. Increasing capacity needed for Strength-Level exercise

Question 18

According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines, what is the minimum amount of time per week an individual should engage in physical activity if performed at a moderate-intensity level?

a. 150 min
b. 100 min
c. 250 min
d. 200 min

Answer 18

a. 150 min

Question 19

Which of the following have a linear relationship during dynamic exercise?

a. Blood pressure and oxygen release
b. Heart rate and carbon dioxide uptake
c. Blood pressure and carbon dioxide release
d. Heart rate and oxygen uptake

Answer 19

d. Heart rate and oxygen uptake