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The BEST reason to conduct fitness assessments on clients at periodic intervals is to:

A.

Measure absolute fitness improvements to assist with program adherence and motivation

B.

Measure relative fitness improvements to assist with program adherence and motivation.

C.

Identify new health or performance concerns that may merit referrals.

D.

Maintain an accurate record-keeping system for a comprehensive risk-management program.

A new client who stands 5'5" (165 cm) tall and weighs 325 lbs (147 kg) Is interested In losing weight and would like a full physiological assessment including body composition assessment. Which body composition and body size assessments will be the MOST accurate and appropriate for this client?

A.

Skinfold measurements, girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio

B.

Near-infrared interactance (NIR), girth measurements, and body mass index

C.

Whole-body air displacement plethysmography (ADP), girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio

D.

Biolectric impedance analysis (BIA), girth measurements, and body mass index

A client had been doing well with the program goals until a recent vacation when the client gained 4 lbs (1.8 kg) in a 10-day period. What should the client's personal trainer do?

A.

Stay positive and increase the client's workout intensity to assist in losing the vacation weight gain.

B.

Consult a registered dietitian to assist in achieving the client's weight-loss goal.

C.

Redefine the client's goals and modify the program to get the client back on track.

D.

Make a note to send a workout and diet plan with the client on the clients next vacation.

Bulimia nervosa is a disorder BEST characterized by:

A.

Significant loss of body weight due to inadequate caloric balance.

B.

Weight loss resulting from starvation.

C.

Excessive weight loss resulting from too much exercise.

D.

Attempted weight loss, with periodic episodes of overeating and purging.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the scope of practice of personal trainers who have gained extensive knowledge about the effects and contraindications of supplements through reading and continuing education?

A.

They can serve as resources for clients who are interested in learning about supplements and their effects.

B.

They can recommend specific supplements to interested clients as long as they do not sell supplements.

C.

They can recommend and sell supplements as long as they have documentation of the effects and contraindications.

D.

They should use this knowledge only for their own benefits and not share it with any of their clients.

Your client is at week two of her strength-training program, and her strength has increased in all exercises, instead of performing 12 repetitions, she is now able to complete 15 repetitions using the same load. What physiological adaptation may explain this improvement?

A.

Increased flexibility

B.

Neural factors

C.

Muscle hypertrophy

D.

Eccentric adaptations

Angina pectoris is caused by which of the following?

A.

Overdeveloped pectoralis muscle group

B.

Strained pectoralis muscle

C.

Insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle

D.

Reduction in heart rate and an increase in stroke volume

Your new client tells you he has been doing a stability ball workout at home two to three days per week. While seated on the ball, which exercise below would provide the GREATEST challenge to balance?

A.

Raising one foot six inches off the floor

B.

Bringing both feet and knees together

C.

Raising both arms overhead

D.

Abducting one arm horizontally

The use of diuretics PRIMARILY results in:

A.

Decreased blood pressure.

B.

Decreased heart rate.

C.

Increased heart rate.

D.

Increased blood pressure.

What does the letter "c" refer to in the RICE method of treating injuries?

A.

Cleaning of the injured area

B.

Compression of the injured area

C.

Cold pack applied to the injured area

D.

Calling emergency medical services