A client with peripheral artery disease reports an aching feeling in their legs during exercise. What physiological action is occurring?

angina of the muscle tissue

intermittent claudication

excessive blood flow to the muscle tissue

When performing a cardiovascular endurance test for individuals with chronic disease, which of the following recommendations for a treadmill test would be appropriate?

incrementally increase both the grade and speed every 3 minutes

provide relatively large intensity changes (1-3 METs) every 3 minutes

incrementally increase the gradient (1-3%) while maintaining the speed every 3 minutes

A 28-year-old client with a BMI of 16, would like to increase their strength and reduce their risk of obesity by adding resistance training to their daily exercise sessions comprised of two 90-minute moderate to high-intensity aerobic endurance sessions. What is an appropriate exercise recommendation?

modify the exercise program to decrease energy expenditure

restrict the client from training and seek a medical clearance

provide a resistance training program of 1 set of 8-10 repetitions at 70-80% 1RM

A 32-year-old female client with a BMI of 33 has set a goal to lose weight. She has been riding a stationary bike at an easy intensity for 30 minutes, three days a week for the past 3 months and has no exercise restrictions. Exercise recommendations for this client for improved success would be:

 

progress to a walking program of 45-60 min, 5 days per week

increase the stationary cycling to high intensity for 30-45 min, 3 days per week

participate in a high-intensity interval training session for 20 min, 3 days per week

A client has collapsed for no apparent reason. What is the first thing the fitness professional should do?

call emergency medical services

check for responsiveness

open the airway

It is recommended that a client with dyslipidemia participate in aerobic exercise at 60% to 85% of VO2 max for 30-45 minutes to gain the benefit of what cardio-protective mechanisms?

increased low-density lipoproteins

increased high-density lipoprotein

increased erythrocytes

When prescribing the initial resistance training program for a client who has undergone a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), which of the following is appropriate?

resistance training is not recommended following PTCA

circuit weight training format of 1 x 15 reps x 75% 1 RM, with 2 min rest between exercises

circuit weight training format of 1 x 15 reps x 40% 1 RM, with 30 sec rest between exercises

What is the general guideline for beginning a strength and conditioning program following a joint replacement?

4-6 weeks

6-8 months

12 months or more

Which of the following is most beneficial for an 75-year-old female with osteopenia and at risk of falling?

leg extensions

leg press

squats

Which of the following would be most appropriate when initiating a weight training program for individuals over 50-years-old?

4-5 muscle groups, with 2 sets of 8-12 repetitions twice a week

6-8 muscle groups, with 2 sets of 10-15 repetitions 5 times a week

8-10 muscle groups, with 2 sets of 10-15 repetitions 3 times a week

A client with peripheral artery disease (PAD) is placed on an intermittent walking protocol. A fitness professional should instruct the client to walk at a pace within which of the following pain levels?

claudication pain of 1 out of 4

claudication pain of 3 out of 4

claudication pain of 4 out of 4

A 56-year-old male client weighs 180 lbs (81.8kg) and is 69 in (172 cm) tall. Based on his BMi, what is his weight classification?

normal

overweight

obese

A 50-year-old cancer survivor is beginning a resistance training program. Which of the following is appropriate for the core exercises?

1 x 20 x 25% 1RM daily

1 x 15 x 55% 1RM 3 days/week

1 x 10 x 75% 1RM 4 days/week

An older adult is seeking to reduce their risk of falls through a resistance training program. They have been participating in a moderately intense training regimen of 2 sets of 10 reps at 70% 1 RM for the past 6 months year. Which of the following is most appropriate?

3 x 15 x 60% 1 RM at controlled speeds

3 x 6 x 80% 1RM at fast speeds

3 x 15 x 57% 1RM at fast speeds

An active, 62-year old client is seeking to advance their exercise program and has been scheduled to participate in a series of exercise tests. The client has been cycling and running a minimum of 30 minutes, 3 days per week. What form should be completed prior to testing?

informed consent

medical clearance

lifestyle questionnaire

Which of the following factors would constitute a referral for a medical clearance when seeking to participate in moderate-intensity exercise?

physically active, asymptomatic, Type I diabetes

physically active, unusual fatigue, past cardiovascular surgery

physically inactive with anterior knee pain

A 62-year-old client presents with an increased curvature of the thoracic spine. This condition is referred to as

thoracic scoliosis

hyperkyphosis

hyperlordosis

The preferred method of exercise testing for aerobic capacity in individuals with chronic restrictive pulmonary disease is

6 minute walk.

treadmill test (Bruce protocol)

YMCA cycle ergometer test

When developing an exercise program for a client with asthma or exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, an appropriate recommendation for the initial program is which of the following?

continuous activity for 20-60 minutes at 40% to 60% HRR

interval training of 10-30 seconds of high intensity exercise with 30-90 seconds rest

intermittent activity for 30-60 minutes at 60% to 75% HRR

When conducting training sessions for obese clients seeking to lose weight, exercise professionals should provide which of the following modifications to reduce the risk of adverse events?

increase intensity prior to increasing duration

increase duration prior to increasing intensity

focus on weight training prior to aerobic activity

When developing an exercise program for an individual in the early stages of HIV/AIDS, programming recommendations should emphasize which of the following?

low impact, low intensity (<40% HRR) aerobic activity, 15-20 min, 2-3 times per week

bodyweight training, 2-3 sets of 15-20 repetitions daily

moderate intensity resistance training, 2 sets x 8-12 repetitions, 2-3 times per week

Primary symptoms of fibromyalgia precipitate secondary symptoms of the disease such as

chronic fatigue.

joint swelling.

musculoskeletal pain.

To develop an appropriate exercise program for a client with chronic low back pain, which of the following tests should be conducted?

skinfold assessment

overhead squat

leg press

When working with a client with multiple sclerosis which of the following is most important?

good ventilation with relatively cool temperatures

access to machines rather than free weights

access to balance training equipment

A client is ready to begin a self-maintained exercise program following a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program for a cardiac event requiring revascularization intervention. During exercise testing on the treadmill (1-2 METs/3Min stage) there is a gradual rise in SBP and decrease in DBP with no fatigue. What action should be taken?

decrease the speed

continue the test

stop the test

Older adults not participating in regular physical activity, face a greater rate of decrease in

muscular endurance

muscular strength

muscular power

A client with cancer is receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy and would like to continue to participate in a training program. What is the appropriate recommendation?

Refrain from participating in an exercise program until treatments have been completed

continue participation in aerobic exercise only for 10 - 40 min as tolerated, 3-4 times per week

continue participation in aerobic and resistance training using large muscle groups

What is the first course of action for a fitness professional before prescribing an exercise program?

conduct exercise testing to assess the fitness level and specific needs in order to design an appropriate plan

conduct pre-participation screening to identify clients who should undergo a medical evaluation prior to activity

conduct a medical evaluation to identify if the client has known cardiovascular disease, symptoms of CVD, or risk factors for disease development

A client has strong and increasing criticism of her body, seems to lose extreme amounts of weight in short periods, eats large amounts of food and then purges selectively, and has frequent mood swings. What disorder might you suspect in this client?

anorexia nervosa

poor self-esteem

bulimia nervosa

A Type 1 diabetic client participating in a moderate-intensity exercise program (40% to <60% VO2 or HRR) should be made aware of what potential post-exercise response?

increased blood glucose levels

decreased blood glucose levels

no change in glucose uptake

When prescribing an initial exercise program for an individual with obesity and asthma, which of the activities may predispose the individual to an asthma attack if not medicated?

10-15 min warm-up of variable high-intensity exercise

walking at 40% to <60% VO2 or HRR

swimming at 40% to <60% VO2 or HRR

As a child's training age increases, adaptations due to resistance training will likely occur

more quickly.

at the same rate.

more slowly.