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1
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What lipid/lipoprotein is strongly and inversely associated with the risk for CVD?

A

HDL cholesterol (High Density Lipoprotein)

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2
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One MET =

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3.5 ml/kg/min

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3
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Preferred method of prescribing exercise intensity?

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% heart rate reserve (measured)

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4
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Define cardiorespiratory fitness.

A

The ability of the circulatory and the respiratory systems to provide oxygen to muscles

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5
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What is the target for lowering the risk of CVD when addressing issues of lipids and lipoproteins?

A

Lowering LDL cholesterol

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6
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What is diminished with obstructive airway diseases?

A

The FEV1.0/FVC ratio

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7
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The Krebs cycle

A

Produces ATP with protein, glucose and fat

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8
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How should an exercise program be progressed?

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By gradually adjusting each of the components of the FITT principle

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9
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Murmurs, clicks, and gallop rhythms come from the ______.

A

Heart

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10
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Wheezes, takes, and crackles come from the ____.

A

Lungs

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11
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Absolute contraindications for exercise testing:

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  • Recent significant change in resting ECG suggesting significant ischemia
  • Recent myocardial infarction (w/in 2 days)
  • Unstable angina
  • Uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic compromise
  • Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis
  • Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure
  • Acute pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction
  • Acute myocarditis or pericarditis
  • Suspected or known dissecting aneurysm
  • Acute systemic infection, accompanied by fever, body aches, or swollen lymph glands
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12
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Relative contraindications for exercise testing:

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  • Left main coronary stenosis
  • Moderate stenosis valvular heart disease
  • Electrolyte abnormalities
  • Severe arterial hypertension
  • Tachydysrhythmia or bradydysrhythmia
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and other forms of outflow tract obstruction
  • Neuromotor, musculoskeletal, or rheumatoid disorders that are exacerbated by exercise
  • High-degree artioventricular block
  • Ventricular aneurysm
  • Uncontrolled metabolic disease
  • Chronic infectious disease
  • Mental or physical impairment leading to inability to exercise adequately
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13
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“Moderate intensity” aerobic exercise frequency:

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5 days/week

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14
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What principle of training states exercise below a minimum intensity, or threshold, will not challenge the body sufficiently to result in changes in physiologic parameters?

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Overload

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15
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Restrictive airway diseases:

A

Pulmonary fibrosis, kyphoscoliosis, neuromuscular disease, or other interstitial lung diseases

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16
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Obstructive airway diseases:

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  • Asthma
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Emphysema
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
17
Q

To determine the true peak of cardiorespiratory fitness, a fitness assessment should:

A

Require maximal effort

18
Q

Older adults can greater benefit by holding a stretch for __________ seconds.

A

30-60

19
Q

The most popular type of resistance training is:

A

Dynamic

20
Q

“Muscular fitness” refers to:

A

The combination of muscular strength, endurance, and power

21
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“Muscular strength” refers to the ability of the muscle to

A

Exert force

22
Q

Benefits of resistance training?

A
  • Improved blood glucose levels
  • Fewer cardiovascular disease events
  • Increased lean body mass
23
Q

Type II muscle fibers are best for:

A

Strength and power activities

24
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“Muscular fitness” definition

A

The ability to perform large-muscle, dynamic, moderate to high intensity exercise for prolonged periods

25
Q

True or false: muscle fiber and muscle cell generally refer to the same aspect of the muscle

A

True

26
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Most individuals can perform about _____ reps using 75% of 1RM

A

10

27
Q

When regarding rest intervals:

A

Longer rest accompanies muscular strength training

28
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Periodization is best defined as:

A

Alternating between high and low intensities, and high and low reps

29
Q

The optimal combination of sets and reps for resistance training is:

A

There is no optimal number

30
Q

What is the smallest contractile unit within a muscle?

A

Sarcomere

31
Q

What are the components of a muscle that provide information about muscle tension?

A

Golgi tendon organs (GTO’s)

32
Q

What are the components of a muscle that provide information about the rate of change in muscle length?

A

Muscle spindles

33
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Best time to perform ROM exercise:

A

When a muscle is warm, such as after a warm-up or activity

34
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What’s the minimum frequency of training needed for increasing ROM?

A

2-3 days/week

35
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What is the optimal duration for each flexibility movement?

A

60 seconds

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