Question 1

Hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure of at least ___________ or a diastolic pressure of at least ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  120 mm Hg; 80 mm Hg 
B)  80 mm Hg; 120 mm Hg 
C)  140 mm Hg; 90 mm Hg 
D)  90 mm Hg; 140 mm Hg 
A)  120 mm Hg; 80 mm Hg 
B)  80 mm Hg; 120 mm Hg 
C)  140 mm Hg; 90 mm Hg 
D)  90 mm Hg; 140 mm Hg C

Question 2

If a Type 1 diabetic engages in exercise while the blood glucose concentration is too high, the exercise will cause the blood glucose concentration to increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Exercise training in elderly people should include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  endurance exercise. 
B)  strengthening exercise. 
C)  flexibility exercise. 
D)  Exercise training for the elderly should include all of the above. 
A)  endurance exercise. 
B)  strengthening exercise. 
C)  flexibility exercise. 
D)  Exercise training for the elderly should include all of the above. D

Question 4

Which of the following concerning diabetes is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may involve an inability to either produce insulin or respond to insulin. 
B)  Extreme hunger and frequent urination are both warning signs of the disease. 
C)  It may cause either heart or kidney disease. 
D)  Those with the disease cannot benefit significantly from exercise. 
A)  It may involve an inability to either produce insulin or respond to insulin. 
B)  Extreme hunger and frequent urination are both warning signs of the disease. 
C)  It may cause either heart or kidney disease. 
D)  Those with the disease cannot benefit significantly from exercise.

Question 5

Athletes with exercise-induced asthma are simply not able to participate in competitive sports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Patients with COPD have a lower tolerance for exercise than do cardiac patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The procedure that uses a catheter to dilate coronary arteries is called

Accepted Answer

A)  an MI. 
B)  CABGS. 
C)  PTCA. 
D)  an ECG. 
A)  an MI. 
B)  CABGS. 
C)  PTCA. 
D)  an ECG.

Question 8

The majority of diabetics are classified as having Type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ketosis is a condition of acidosis resulting from

Accepted Answer

A)  low blood glucose. 
B)  high insulin levels. 
C)  excessive fat metabolism. 
D)  eating sugar. 
A)  low blood glucose. 
B)  high insulin levels. 
C)  excessive fat metabolism. 
D)  eating sugar.

Question 10

Elderly people show little or no adaptation to strength and endurance training programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An asthma attack that is brought on by exercise can be prevented by

Accepted Answer

A)  taking proper medication prior to exercise. 
B)  exercising at a very high intensity. 
C)  breathing air that has been cooled and dried. 
D)  hyperventilation. 
A)  taking proper medication prior to exercise. 
B)  exercising at a very high intensity. 
C)  breathing air that has been cooled and dried. 
D)  hyperventilation.

Question 12

A condition that is regarded as a contributing cause of Type 2 diabetes is

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity. 
B)  too much sugar in the diet. 
C)  a high-protein diet. 
D)  extremely low body weight. 
A)  obesity. 
B)  too much sugar in the diet. 
C)  a high-protein diet. 
D)  extremely low body weight.

Question 13

A person would be considered to be pre-diabetic if his or her

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting plasma glucose value measured  200 mg/dl. 
C)  fasting blood glucose value measured 100-126 mg/dl. 
D)  fasting blood glucose value measured >126 mg/dl. 
A)  fasting plasma glucose value measured  200 mg/dl. 
C)  fasting blood glucose value measured 100-126 mg/dl. 
D)  fasting blood glucose value measured >126 mg/dl.

Question 14

Insulin shock is a condition in which a diabetic is

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperglycemic. 
B)  hypoglycemic. 
C)  ketotic. 
D)  normoglycemic. 
A)  hyperglycemic. 
B)  hypoglycemic. 
C)  ketotic. 
D)  normoglycemic.

Question 15

Which of the following is not true about the metabolic and cardiac adaptations to pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood volume increases 40-50%. 
B)  oxygen cost of activity is higher. 
C)  heart rate is lower at rest and during submaximal exercise. 
D)  there is a higher risk of arterial hypotension during the third trimester. 
A)  blood volume increases 40-50%. 
B)  oxygen cost of activity is higher. 
C)  heart rate is lower at rest and during submaximal exercise. 
D)  there is a higher risk of arterial hypotension during the third trimester.

Question 16

Which of the following would be used to treat (as opposed to preventing) an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta-2 receptor agonists. 
B)  cromolyn sodium. 
C)  immunotherapy. 
D)  leukotriene inhibitors. 
A)  beta-2 receptor agonists. 
B)  cromolyn sodium. 
C)  immunotherapy. 
D)  leukotriene inhibitors.

Question 17

Exercise is not recommended for most pregnant women because it puts an additional strain on the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Exercise for Special Populations

Hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure of at least ___________ or a diastolic pressure of at least ___________.

If a Type 1 diabetic engages in exercise while the blood glucose concentration is too high, the exercise will cause the blood glucose concentration to increase.

Exercise training in elderly people should include all of the following except

Which of the following concerning diabetes is not true?

Athletes with exercise-induced asthma are simply not able to participate in competitive sports.

Patients with COPD have a lower tolerance for exercise than do cardiac patients.

The procedure that uses a catheter to dilate coronary arteries is called

The majority of diabetics are classified as having Type 2 diabetes.

Ketosis is a condition of acidosis resulting from

Elderly people show little or no adaptation to strength and endurance training programs.

An asthma attack that is brought on by exercise can be prevented by

A condition that is regarded as a contributing cause of Type 2 diabetes is

A person would be considered to be pre-diabetic if his or her

Insulin shock is a condition in which a diabetic is

Which of the following is not true about the metabolic and cardiac adaptations to pregnancy?

Which of the following would be used to treat (as opposed to preventing) an asthma attack?

Exercise is not recommended for most pregnant women because it puts an additional strain on the fetus.

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and the Hormonal Responses to Exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement

Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Circulatory Responses to Exercise

Respiration During Exercise

Acid-Base Balance During Exercise

Temperature Regulation

The Physiology of Training: Effect on Vo2 Max, Performance, and Strength

Risk Factors and Inflammation: Links to Chronic Disease

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Body Composition and Nutrition for Health

Factors Affecting Performance

Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance

Training for Performance

Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance

Exercise and the Environment

Ergogenic Aids

Filters

Hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure of at least _ or a diastolic pressure of at least _.