Question 1

Which of the following is not a part of informed consent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Description of the fitness program
B)  Risks and benefits
C)  Non-compete clause
D)  Responsibility of the participant C

Question 2

What occurs at the epiphyseal plate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ossification
B)  Hematopoiesis
C)  Depolarization
D)  Neurotransmission A

Question 3

In a non-linear periodization program, what training variables are altered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intensity and volume
B)  Intensity
C)  Volume
D)  Duration A

Question 4

Which of the following does not correctly describe fast-twitch muscles fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a quick rate of calcium ion releases
B)  They use blood glucose and muscle glycogen for energy.
C)  They are used during aerobic exercises.
D)  They generate fast, powerful muscle actions.

Question 5

Which of the following conditions can possibly be improved by the chronic adaptation of bone formation and degeneration that comes with exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arthritis
B)  Osteoporosis
C)  Osteoarthritis
D)  Leukemia

Question 6

All of the following are components of the heart's electrical conduction system EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sinoatrial node
B)  Atrioventricular node
C)  Catecholamines
D)  Purkinje fibers

Question 7

Which of the following is not a part of the self-determination continuum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extroverted regulation
B)  Introjected regulation
C)  Amotivation
D)  Integrated regulation

Question 8

What response to exercise is thought to be a result of increased parasympathetic influence, decreased sympathetic influence, and lower heart rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased resting and sub-maximal heart rate
B)  Increased resting and sub-maximal heart rate
C)  Decreased resting and increased sub-maximal heart rate
D)  Increased resting and decreased sub-maximal heart rate

Question 9

Which organ system is responsible for transport of nutrients, removal of waste and overall environmental maintenance to support the body's function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endocrine
B)  Cardiovascular
C)  Respiratory
D)  Reproductive

Question 10

A client fitting which of the following descriptions should be immediately referred to their physician for further testing for underlying secondary conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  47-year-old female with obesity and controlled diabetes
B)  51-year-old male taking cholesterol medication
C)  19-year-old female triathlete experiencing amenorrhea
D)  32-year-old male with unmedicated hypertension

Question 11

Which of the following is an immune disorder that manifests as inflammation and degeneration of the myelin sheath of nerves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lupus
B)  Multiple Sclerosis
C)  Crohn's disease
D)  Muscular dystrophy

Question 12

What is the energy yield of the process of glycolysis when glycogen is the source?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 molecules of ATP
B)  3 molecules of ATP
C)  6 molecules of ATP
D)  8 molecules of ATP

Question 13

What is the movement of oxygen across a cell membrane called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Concentration gradient
B)  Osmosis
C)  Diffusion
D)  Dissociation

Question 14

Which form of business for a personal trainer provides some protection from personal liability for business expenses and possible litigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporation
B)  Sole proprietorship
C)  Partnership
D)  Independent contractor

Question 15

Which of the following laboratory findings may indicate that there are limited numbers of insulin receptors on cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated blood glucose levels
B)  Elevated red cell counts
C)  Bilirubin present in urine
D)  Protein present in urine

Question 16

What is the result of a slow overstride in running?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater speed
B)  Less speed
C)  More impact
D)  Less impact

Question 17

What disease or condition may be indicated by muscle atrophy, periarticular nodules and joint ankylosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lupus
B)  Rheumatoid arthritis
C)  Osteoarthritis
D)  Myofibril degeneration

Question 18

Which is not a characteristic benefit of a pre-exercise warm-up and increase in body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased blood flow to muscles
B)  Increased nerve receptor sensitivity
C)  Increased muscle viscosity
D)  Decreased energy rate of metabolic chemical reactions

Question 19

Which of the following is not a common precipitant in epileptic clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Menstruation
B)  Sleep deprivation
C)  Fever
D)  Migraine headaches

Question 20

What is the proper term for the process of using a stethoscope to hear heart sounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auscultation
B)  Sphygmomanometry
C)  Palpation
D)  Cardiology

Exam 1: Physical Therapy