ExRx Exam 2

Which of the following is not a component of a comprehensive health/fitness assessment?
A. Informed consent and exercise preparticipation health screening
B. Preexercise evaluation
C. Measurement of reaction time
D. Measurement of CRF
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Which of the following is not a component of a comprehensive health/fitness assessment?
A. Informed consent and exercise preparticipation health screening
B. Preexercise evaluation
C. Measurement of reaction time
D. Measurement of CRF
C. Measurement of reaction time
A minimal recommendation for pretest instructions is the completion of

A. a 12-h fast.
B. blood tests that include cardiac enzymes.
C. a complete physical examination administered by a physician regardless of age.
D. the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire+.
D. the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire+.
The information obtained from health-related physical fitness testing, in combination with the individual's health and medical information, is used by the health and fitness professional to

A. diagnose specific cardiovascular diseases.
B. prepare a patient for surgery.
C. uncover otherwise unknown disease processes that may hinder the exercise program.
D. enable an individual to achieve specific health/fitness goals.
D. enable an individual to achieve specific health/fitness goals.
Test anxiety, emotional problems, food in the stomach, bladder distention, room temperature, and ventilation should be

A. controlled as much as possible, but nothing can be done to control all of these factors.
B. a consideration when testing someone for physical fitness but not necessary to completely control.
C. increased as much as possible.
D. considered a threat to physical fitness testing validity and reliability.
D. considered a threat to physical fitness testing validity and reliability.
Which of the following is a purpose of health-related fitness testing?

A. Comparing a 50-yr-old male with a 30-yr-old of the same gender to determine how much deterioration has gone on in 20 yr
B. Collecting baseline data only for the purpose of gender and age comparisons
C. Educating participants about their present health-related fitness status relative to health-related standards and age- and sex-matched norms
D. Creating a social support network so that the patient or client will feel compelled to exercise regularly
C. Educating participants about their present health-related fitness status relative to health-related standards and age- and sex-matched norms
An ideal health-related physical fitness test is

A. complicated to administer.
B. developed especially for the individual without regard to comparative norms.
C. inexpensive to the point of not costing anything to the client or patient.
D. valid and reliable.
D. valid and reliable.
Which of the following is the appropriate room temperature and humidity for a health-related fitness test?

A. 68° to 72° F (20° to 22° C) and humidity of <60%
B. 58° to 68° F (14° to 20° C) and humidity of <60%
C. 75° to 80° F (24° to 27° C) and humidity of >60%
D. Depends on where the person lives
A. 68° to 72° F (20° to 22° C) and humidity of <60%
Which of the following is false regarding the components of health-related physical fitness?

A. They are associated with a lower prevalence of chronic disease and health conditions and their risk factors.
B. They can predict high levels of athletic performance.
C. They have a strong relationship with good health.
D. They are characterized by an ability to perform daily activities with vigor.
B. They can predict high levels of athletic performance.
Android obesity is characterized by

A. more fat on the trunk (abdominal fat).
B. fatty deposits under the skin known as xanthomas.
C. large subcutaneous fat deposits around the hips and buttocks.
D. the fact that it only occurs in females.
A. more fat on the trunk (abdominal fat).
The presence of android obesity when compared to gynecoid obesity increases the risk of which of the following conditions?

A. Hypertension
B. Metabolic syndrome
C. CVD
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
According to the Expert Panel on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults, what is the threshold for a determination of obesity in adults as reported in kilogram per square meter? A. 40 B. 30 C. 60 D. 50B. 30Total body fat percentages can be derived from a measurement of whole-body density using the ratio of which two components? A. Body mass and body volume B. BMI and body mass C. BMI and body volume D. Height and weightA. Body mass and body volumeThe principle behind body composition assessment by using skinfold measurements is that A. it is quick, can be administered by a trained technician, and has a very high correlation to other methods. B. it correlates well with height and weight measurements but not hydrodensitometry. C. the amount of subcutaneous fat is proportional to the total amount of body fat. D. it is simple to use and can be administered by anyone.C. the amount of subcutaneous fat is proportional to the total amount of body fat.Which of the following is viewed as satisfactory for health in terms of percent body fat ranges? A. 25%-30% and 30%-45% for men and women, respectively B. 10%-22% and 20%-32% for men and women, respectively C. 5%-10% and 10%-15% for men and women, respectively D. 10%-20% and 20%-30% for men and women, respectivelyB. 10%-22% and 20%-32% for men and women, respectivelyWhich of the following is considered to be an "anthropometric" method of determining body composition? A. Hydrodensitometry B. Bioelectrical impedance analysis C. Body mass index D. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometryC. Body mass indexIt is well established that excess body fat, particularly when located _______________, is associated with hypertension, the metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and dyslipidemia. A. around the hips and buttocks B. on the hips and in the abdomen for men only C. around the hips in women D. centrally around the abdomenD. centrally around the abdomen (apple/android)Which of the following best describes the waist-to-hip ratio? A. Circumference of the waist divided by the circumference of the hips B. Skinfold measurement of the hip subtracted by the circumference of the waist C. Skinfold measurement of the hip added to the circumference of the waist D. Circumference of the hips divided by the circumference of the waistA. Circumference of the waist divided by the circumference of the hipsWhat percentage of American adults is classified as overweight or obese and obese? A. 69% and 35%, respectively B. 50% and 60%, respectively C. 33% and 50%, respectively D. 90% and 75%, respectivelyA. 69% and 35%, respectivelSarcopenia, the degenerative loss of muscle mass and strength, is a result of which of the following? A. Aging B. Reduced physical activity C. Both A and B D. None of the aboveC. Both A and BWhich of the following is considered a "field test" of cardiorespiratory fitness? A. The Astrand-Ryhming cycle ergometer test B. Balke protocol C. Cooper 12-min test D. Bruce protocolC. Cooper 12-min testIs the following an Absolute or Relative indication for stopping a maximal exercise test? Drop in systolic blood pressure >10 mm Hg despite an increase in workload, in the absence of other evidence of ischemia. Relative AbsoluteRelativeIs the following an Absolute or Relative indication for stopping a maximal exercise test? Moderate to severe anginaAbsoluteWhich of the following testing modalities are relatively inexpensive, are easily transportable, and allow blood pressure and the electrocardiogram to be measured easily? A. Field tests B. Step testing C. Motor-driven treadmills D. Mechanically braked cycle ergometersD. Mechanically braked cycle ergometersIn which of the following procedures does the subject breathe through a low-resistance valve with his or her nose occluded (or through a nonlatex foam mask) while pulmonary ventilation and expired fractions of oxygen (O 2) and carbon dioxide (CO 2) are measured? A. Volumetrics B. Open circuit spirometry C. Pulse oximetry D. Closed circuit spirometryB. Open circuit spirometryThe ability to perform large-muscle, dynamic, moderate- to high-intensity exercise for prolonged periods is known as A. maximal oxygen consumption. B. cardiorespiratory fitness. C. muscular endurance. D. muscular fitness.B. cardiorespiratory fitness.True or False? Some cardiorespiratory field tests can be near-maximal or maximal for some participants.trueEstimates of maximal oxygen consumption (VO 2max) from the heart rate response to submaximal exercise tests are not based on which of the following assumptions? A. The difference between actual and predicted maximal HR is minimal. B. A nonlinear relationship exists between heart rate and work rate. C. Mechanical efficiency is the same for everyone. D. A steady state heart rate is obtained for each exercise work rate.B. A nonlinear relationship exists between heart rate and work rate.A general indication for stopping an exercise test would be if SBP > _____ mm Hg and DBP >____ mm Hg. SBP>180 mm Hg, DBP >110 mm Hg SBP>200 mm Hg, DBP >110 mm Hg SBP>250 mm Hg, DBP >115 mm Hg SBP>180 mm Hg, DBP >90 mm HgSBP>250 mm Hg, DBP >115 mm HgWhich of the following is not a reason why cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is considered health related? A. Increases in CRF are associated with a reduction in death from all causes. B. Risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease are not influenced by habitual physical activity levels in most people. C. High levels of CRF are associated with higher levels of habitual physical activity, which in turn are associated with many health benefits. D. Low levels of CRF have been associated with a markedly increased risk of premature death from all causes, specifically from cardiovascular disease.B. Risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease are not influenced by habitual physical activity levels in most people.Which exercise mode would be best to test cardiorespiratory fitness in an individual with lower body orthopedic issues that could be made worse with weight bearing exercise? Treadmill Stationary Cycle 1.5 mile run field test Bench SteppingStationary CycleA minimal recommendation for pretest instructions is the completion of A. a 12-h fast. B. a complete physical examination administered by a physician regardless of age. C. blood tests that include cardiac enzymes. D. the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire+.D. the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire+.Flexibility is the ability to move a joint A. unilaterally. B. through its complete range of motion. C. bidirectionally. D. through one range of motion only.B. through its complete range of motion.Test anxiety, emotional problems, food in the stomach, bladder distention, room temperature, and ventilation should be A. increased as much as possible. B. controlled as much as possible, but nothing can be done to control all of these factors. C. a consideration when testing someone for physical fitness but not necessary to completely control. D. considered a threat to physical fitness testing validity and reliability.D. considered a threat to physical fitness testing validity and reliability.An ideal health-related physical fitness test is A. valid and reliable. B. inexpensive to the point of not costing anything to the client or patient. C. complicated to administer. D. developed especially for the individual without regard to comparative norms.A. valid and reliable.The 1-RM is determined for each exercise A. by a height/weight table. B. on the basis of age. C. by trial and error. D. from the push-up test.C. by trial and error.True or False? To calculate relative strength, divide the weight pushed in pounds by BMI.FalseMuscular strength refers to the ability of the muscle to A. perform for successive exertions or many repetitions. B. fatigue later than before training. C. fatigue earlier than before training. D. exert force.D. exert force.Muscular fitness refers to the A. ability to lift heavy objects. B. combination of glycolytic and nonglycolytic enzymes working together. C. ability to run long distances with very little muscle fatigue. D. combination of muscular strength, endurance, and power.D. combination of muscular strength, endurance, and power.