UPrep Domain 2 Test With
Complete Solution
Scope of practice for the EP-C in the area of nutrition includes: - ANSWER
Teaching nutrition fundamentals and assisting clients with weight loss
programs.
The EP-C can teach the fundamentals of nutrition to clients and assist with
weight loss programs, but not develop or provide clinically relevant meal
plans.
When the EP-C determines that a desired small gain would require too much
time to achieve, it may be necessary to proceed with: - ANSWER Capping a
training session
A concept called "capping" may need to be applied to various training
situations when small gains will require very large amounts of time to
achieve, yet are not necessary for overall success.
Abruptly stopping exercise can cause: - ANSWER Excessive drop in blood
pressure
Abruptly stopping exercise may cause an excessive drop in blood pressure
that can cause dizziness
Consider the following program: Perform a total of six exercises, one from
each of the following areas: hips and legs, chest, back, shoulders, low back,
and abdominals, 1 to 2 sets, 8 to 12 reps, 2 to 3 times per week. For which
client is such a program BEST suited?
,a) Athlete
b) Beginner
c) Intermediate
d) Advanced - ANSWER Beginner
Such a program is ideal for a beginning exerciser given the high number of
repetitions and few sets
Before you provide a spot to a novice client for a given strength exercise, you
should first: - ANSWER Provide a detailed verbal and visual representation of
the exercise
Instruct via "tell, show, and do." The client should be comfortable with the
movement before attempts are made that require spotting.
Certain amino acids used to build protein are "essential" because: - ANSWER
The body is not capable of manufacturing them.
Essential amino acids are used to build protein and must be obtained from
food because the body isn't capable of manufacturing them
Patrick has shoulder impingement syndrome. He has been referred to you by
a physical therapist for strengthening of his shoulder complex and to begin
first with a closed chain exercise. Which progression is MOST appropriate?
a) Push-up plus off a wall → shoulder IR/ER → seated DB press
b) Shoulder IR/ER → push-up plus → seated DB press
c) Shoulder IR/ER → seated DB press → push-up plus
d) High-rep bench press → shoulder IR/ER → abdominal crunch - ANSWER
,Push-up plus off a wall → shoulder IR/ER → seated DB press
A push-up plus off a wall is an example of a closed chain exercise as the arm
is fixated to a stationary surface
The EP-C can safely work with a Type 2 diabetic patient provided that: -
ANSWER The individual has well-controlled blood glucose levels.
The EP-C can safely work with well-controlled Type 2 diabetic patients. Type
2 diabetic patients who experience frequent swings in blood glucose level
should be referred to a health care professional and encouraged to exercise
under the supervision of more skilled personnel.
Basketball takes place in predominantly which plane?
a) Frontal and transverse
b) Sagittal
c) Sagittal, frontal, and transverse
d) Sagittal and frontal - ANSWER Sagittal, frontal, and transverse
During the 1 RM bench press, it is important to: - ANSWER Avoid a Valsalva
maneuver.
When a muscle cannot generate sufficient force to overcome external
resistance, the muscle lengthens. This is known as what type of action? -
ANSWER Eccentric
When the resistance is greater than force applied by the muscle and the
muscle lengthens, it is known as eccentric muscle action (e.g., the lowering
phase of the biceps curl).
Which of the following exercises is LEAST likely to cause injury during
, pregnancy?
a) Low intensity plyometrics
b) Holding a light stretch for approximately 15 seconds
c) Resistance training on a flat bench
d) PNF stretching - ANSWER Holding a light stretch for approximately 15
seconds
Joint range of motion will be enhanced during pregnancy because of
increased circulating levels of relaxin, and therefore the potential exists for
ligament and joint capsule damage with an overly aggressive flexibility
program
An appropriate progression for balance training should transition from: -
ANSWER Sitting to standing
Which statement would be BEST when describing why an older adult client
needs a balance exercise?
a) "If you do not have good balance, you will not be able to take care of
yourself as you get older."
b) "Dynamic balance is essential to decrease your risk for falling. It is really
simple; just walk on the floor as if you are on a tightrope."
c) "Balance is important to build strength in the lower legs and increase your
leg stamina."
d) "Balance exercises improve diabetes and can help increase the power in
your legs." - ANSWER "Dynamic balance is essential to decrease your risk for
falling. It is really simple; just walk on the floor as if you are on a tightrope."
Complete Solution
Scope of practice for the EP-C in the area of nutrition includes: - ANSWER
Teaching nutrition fundamentals and assisting clients with weight loss
programs.
The EP-C can teach the fundamentals of nutrition to clients and assist with
weight loss programs, but not develop or provide clinically relevant meal
plans.
When the EP-C determines that a desired small gain would require too much
time to achieve, it may be necessary to proceed with: - ANSWER Capping a
training session
A concept called "capping" may need to be applied to various training
situations when small gains will require very large amounts of time to
achieve, yet are not necessary for overall success.
Abruptly stopping exercise can cause: - ANSWER Excessive drop in blood
pressure
Abruptly stopping exercise may cause an excessive drop in blood pressure
that can cause dizziness
Consider the following program: Perform a total of six exercises, one from
each of the following areas: hips and legs, chest, back, shoulders, low back,
and abdominals, 1 to 2 sets, 8 to 12 reps, 2 to 3 times per week. For which
client is such a program BEST suited?
,a) Athlete
b) Beginner
c) Intermediate
d) Advanced - ANSWER Beginner
Such a program is ideal for a beginning exerciser given the high number of
repetitions and few sets
Before you provide a spot to a novice client for a given strength exercise, you
should first: - ANSWER Provide a detailed verbal and visual representation of
the exercise
Instruct via "tell, show, and do." The client should be comfortable with the
movement before attempts are made that require spotting.
Certain amino acids used to build protein are "essential" because: - ANSWER
The body is not capable of manufacturing them.
Essential amino acids are used to build protein and must be obtained from
food because the body isn't capable of manufacturing them
Patrick has shoulder impingement syndrome. He has been referred to you by
a physical therapist for strengthening of his shoulder complex and to begin
first with a closed chain exercise. Which progression is MOST appropriate?
a) Push-up plus off a wall → shoulder IR/ER → seated DB press
b) Shoulder IR/ER → push-up plus → seated DB press
c) Shoulder IR/ER → seated DB press → push-up plus
d) High-rep bench press → shoulder IR/ER → abdominal crunch - ANSWER
,Push-up plus off a wall → shoulder IR/ER → seated DB press
A push-up plus off a wall is an example of a closed chain exercise as the arm
is fixated to a stationary surface
The EP-C can safely work with a Type 2 diabetic patient provided that: -
ANSWER The individual has well-controlled blood glucose levels.
The EP-C can safely work with well-controlled Type 2 diabetic patients. Type
2 diabetic patients who experience frequent swings in blood glucose level
should be referred to a health care professional and encouraged to exercise
under the supervision of more skilled personnel.
Basketball takes place in predominantly which plane?
a) Frontal and transverse
b) Sagittal
c) Sagittal, frontal, and transverse
d) Sagittal and frontal - ANSWER Sagittal, frontal, and transverse
During the 1 RM bench press, it is important to: - ANSWER Avoid a Valsalva
maneuver.
When a muscle cannot generate sufficient force to overcome external
resistance, the muscle lengthens. This is known as what type of action? -
ANSWER Eccentric
When the resistance is greater than force applied by the muscle and the
muscle lengthens, it is known as eccentric muscle action (e.g., the lowering
phase of the biceps curl).
Which of the following exercises is LEAST likely to cause injury during
, pregnancy?
a) Low intensity plyometrics
b) Holding a light stretch for approximately 15 seconds
c) Resistance training on a flat bench
d) PNF stretching - ANSWER Holding a light stretch for approximately 15
seconds
Joint range of motion will be enhanced during pregnancy because of
increased circulating levels of relaxin, and therefore the potential exists for
ligament and joint capsule damage with an overly aggressive flexibility
program
An appropriate progression for balance training should transition from: -
ANSWER Sitting to standing
Which statement would be BEST when describing why an older adult client
needs a balance exercise?
a) "If you do not have good balance, you will not be able to take care of
yourself as you get older."
b) "Dynamic balance is essential to decrease your risk for falling. It is really
simple; just walk on the floor as if you are on a tightrope."
c) "Balance is important to build strength in the lower legs and increase your
leg stamina."
d) "Balance exercises improve diabetes and can help increase the power in
your legs." - ANSWER "Dynamic balance is essential to decrease your risk for
falling. It is really simple; just walk on the floor as if you are on a tightrope."
