Question 1

In their large cohort study, what method did Nieman et al. (2011a) employ to collect upper respiratory symptom data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily log book 
B)  Physician diagnosis 
C)  Validated questionnaire 
D)  One-week recall 
E)  Monthly recall 
A)  Daily log book 
B)  Physician diagnosis 
C)  Validated questionnaire 
D)  One-week recall 
E)  Monthly recall C

Question 2

In the study by Nieman et al. (1990a), what percentage of runners experienced symptoms of upper respiratory infection during the two months leading up to the marathon?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.3 
B)  0.4 
C)  0.5 
D)  0.6 
E)  0.7 
A)  0.3 
B)  0.4 
C)  0.5 
D)  0.6 
E)  0.7 B

Question 3

The incidence of upper respiratory tract infections is generally higher in the winter months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In the study by Spence et al. (2007), what was the most common detected pathogen identified in the athletes reporting upper respiratory tract symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rhinovirus 
B)  Streptococcus pyogenes 
C)  Haemophilus influenzae 
D)  Mycoplasma pneumoniae 
E)  Coronavirus 
A)  Rhinovirus 
B)  Streptococcus pyogenes 
C)  Haemophilus influenzae 
D)  Mycoplasma pneumoniae 
E)  Coronavirus

Question 5

Cox et al. (2008) evaluated upper respiratory symptoms in elite Australian athletes. What percentage of cases were identified as having an allergic (non-infectious) cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.3 
B)  0.4 
C)  0.5 
D)  0.6 
E)  0.7 
A)  0.3 
B)  0.4 
C)  0.5 
D)  0.6 
E)  0.7

Question 6

In the study of Nieman et al. (1993a), which group reported the lowest incidence of upper respiratory symptoms over the 12-week period of the study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older women who walked 
B)  Older women who stretched 
C)  Non-active older women 
D)  Masters athletes 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Older women who walked 
B)  Older women who stretched 
C)  Non-active older women 
D)  Masters athletes 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following statements describes a virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  A microscopic organism that lacks nuclei and other organised cell structures 
B)  A microscopic organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving its nutrients at the host's expense 
C)  A multinucleated microscopic organisms with single stranded RNA and reverse transcriptase 
D)  A microscopic organism that cannot replicate or express its genes without a living cell 
E)  A nucleated microscopic organisms with double-stranded DNA and reverse transcriptase 
A)  A microscopic organism that lacks nuclei and other organised cell structures 
B)  A microscopic organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving its nutrients at the host's expense 
C)  A multinucleated microscopic organisms with single stranded RNA and reverse transcriptase 
D)  A microscopic organism that cannot replicate or express its genes without a living cell 
E)  A nucleated microscopic organisms with double-stranded DNA and reverse transcriptase

Question 8

In Nieman's (1994b) J-shaped model of the relationship between upper respiratory tract infection and exercise...

Accepted Answer

A)  Moderate exercise is associated with an average risk of infection and intense exercise is associated with an above-average risk of infection 
B)  Moderate exercise is associated with an above-average risk of infection and intense exercise is associated with a below-average risk of infection 
C)  Moderate exercise is associated with a below-average risk of infection and intense exercise is associated with an above-average risk of infection 
D)  Moderate exercise is associated with an above-average risk of infection and intense exercise is associated with an average risk of infection 
E)  Only intense exercise is associated with an altered risk of infection compared with a sedentary lifestyle 
A)  Moderate exercise is associated with an average risk of infection and intense exercise is associated with an above-average risk of infection 
B)  Moderate exercise is associated with an above-average risk of infection and intense exercise is associated with a below-average risk of infection 
C)  Moderate exercise is associated with a below-average risk of infection and intense exercise is associated with an above-average risk of infection 
D)  Moderate exercise is associated with an above-average risk of infection and intense exercise is associated with an average risk of infection 
E)  Only intense exercise is associated with an altered risk of infection compared with a sedentary lifestyle

Question 9

In the study by Peters and Bateman (1983), what was the relationship between race time and reported upper respiratory infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fastest finishers reported the highest number of symptoms 
B)  The slowest finishers reported the highest number of symptoms 
C)  The fastest finishers reported the lowest number of symptoms 
D)  Race time was not related to symptoms of infection 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The fastest finishers reported the highest number of symptoms 
B)  The slowest finishers reported the highest number of symptoms 
C)  The fastest finishers reported the lowest number of symptoms 
D)  Race time was not related to symptoms of infection 
E)  None of the above

In their large cohort study, what method did Nieman et al. (2011a) employ to collect upper respiratory symptom data?

In the study by Nieman et al. (1990a), what percentage of runners experienced symptoms of upper respiratory infection during the two months leading up to the marathon?

The incidence of upper respiratory tract infections is generally higher in the winter months.

In the study by Spence et al. (2007), what was the most common detected pathogen identified in the athletes reporting upper respiratory tract symptoms?

Cox et al. (2008) evaluated upper respiratory symptoms in elite Australian athletes. What percentage of cases were identified as having an allergic (non-infectious) cause?

In the study of Nieman et al. (1993a), which group reported the lowest incidence of upper respiratory symptoms over the 12-week period of the study?

Which of the following statements describes a virus?

In Nieman's (1994b) J-shaped model of the relationship between upper respiratory tract infection and exercise...

In the study by Peters and Bateman (1983), what was the relationship between race time and reported upper respiratory infection?

The Human Immune System

Effects of Exercise on Blood Leukocyte Numbers

Effects of Exercise on Innate Immune Function

Effects of Exercise on Acquired Immune Function

Effects of Exercise on Mucosal Immunity

Effect of Extreme Environments on Immune Responses to Exercise

Immune Responses to Intensified Periods of Training

Exercise, Nutrition and Immune Function

Practical Guidelines on Minimising Infection Risk in Athletes

Allergy in Sport

Exercise and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases: the Role of Cytokines and the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Exercise

Exercise, Infection Risk, Immune Function and Inflammation in Special Populations

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Exam 1: The Influence of Exercise on Infection Risk

In their large cohort study, what method did Nieman et al. (2011a) employ to collect upper respiratory symptom data?

In the study by Nieman et al. (1990a), what percentage of runners experienced symptoms of upper respiratory infection during the two months leading up to the marathon?

The incidence of upper respiratory tract infections is generally higher in the winter months.

In the study by Spence et al. (2007), what was the most common detected pathogen identified in the athletes reporting upper respiratory tract symptoms?

Cox et al. (2008) evaluated upper respiratory symptoms in elite Australian athletes. What percentage of cases were identified as having an allergic (non-infectious) cause?

In the study of Nieman et al. (1993a), which group reported the lowest incidence of upper respiratory symptoms over the 12-week period of the study?

Which of the following statements describes a virus?

In Nieman's (1994b) J-shaped model of the relationship between upper respiratory tract infection and exercise...

In the study by Peters and Bateman (1983), what was the relationship between race time and reported upper respiratory infection?

The Human Immune System

Effects of Exercise on Blood Leukocyte Numbers

Effects of Exercise on Innate Immune Function

Effects of Exercise on Acquired Immune Function

Effects of Exercise on Mucosal Immunity

Effect of Extreme Environments on Immune Responses to Exercise

Immune Responses to Intensified Periods of Training

Exercise, Nutrition and Immune Function

Practical Guidelines on Minimising Infection Risk in Athletes

Allergy in Sport

Exercise and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases: the Role of Cytokines and the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Exercise

Exercise, Infection Risk, Immune Function and Inflammation in Special Populations

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