NC BLET FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023

Primary Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- 1) Abnormal Blood Cholesterol 2) High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) 3) Tobacco Smoking 4) Sedentary Lifestyle/Physical Inactivity 3 Primary Physical Disablers (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- 1) Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) 2) Lower Back Disorders 3) Stomach Ulcers The 3 Major Nutrients (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- 1) Carbohydrates 2) Fats 3) Proteins How many Officers die from Heart Disease each year? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWERApproximately 2,035 Officers per year How much more likely is an Officer to die from Heart Disease than at the hand of a suspect or criminal? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- 21 times more likely What is the third most common cause of line of duty deaths for Officers? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- Chronic Heart Disease (CHD) What is Systolic pressure? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- The pressure associated with the expulsion of blood from the heart (contraction), the upper number. What is Diastolic Pressure? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- The arterial pressure during the relaxation phase of the heart cycle, the pressure necessary to hold open the arterial walls, the bottom or lower number. What is hypertension? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- Greater or equal to 140/90 mmHg. 3 Types of Cholesterol (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- HDL - Good LDL - Bad VLDL - Unknown What does RICE mean? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- rest, ice, compression, elevation What is diabetes? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- The body's inability of the pancreas to produce or respond properly to the hormone insulin. What Aerobic Exercise and what is its fuel source? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- The primary fuel source for aerobic exercise is fat. 5 Common reasons for back pain/injury? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- 1. sedentary to max exertion 2. extra weight on duty belt 3. placement of equipment on duty belt 4. extended periods of sitting and driving 5. incorrect lifting posture 2 common factors contributing to heat injuries? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- a. heat index b. dehydration 4 common causes of stress for officers? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- a. physical b. mental c. emotional d. social 4 injury prevention principles (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- a. warm up b. workout c. cool down d. stretch How many calories does each macro nutrient provide? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWERProtein-4 calories/gram Carbohydrates-4 calories/gram Fats-9 calories/gram What is the primary source of fuel for anaerobic fitness? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWERCarbohydrate What is the FIT mean in relation to a workout? (*Physical Fitness*) - ANSWER- -Frequency-to promote and maintain health -Intensity-determined by directly measuring oxygen consumption (heart rate) -Time(Duration)-the length of the session (inversely related to intensity) What does Morals mean? (*Ethics*) - ANSWER- Principles of right and wrong What does Ethics mean? (*Ethics*) - ANSWER- Discipline of determining good and evil What is the Crime Fighter Model? (*Ethics*) - ANSWER- Crime Control Model What is the Public Servant Model (*Ethics*) - ANSWER- Due Process Model