EPC Study Test Questions with
Complete Solutions30
Which of the following common characteristics are reported by those experiencing symptoms
consistent with coronary artery disease?
Light-headed
Heaviness
?
? - ANSWERS -Heaviness
A 53-year-old female has family history of a heart attack (father at age 72). If she wishes to
participate in moderate-intensity exercise, you should:
Design an exercise program that progresses gradually in intensity and duration.
Perform a submaximal fitness testing to determine her functional capacity. - ANSWERS -Design
an exercise program that progresses gradually in intensity and duration.
Which of the following profiles is considered a risk factor with respect to obesity?
Waist of 36 inches for females
Body mass percentage of 24%
Waist of 38 inches for males - ANSWERS -Waist of 36 inches for females
A female client is 55 years old and has high-density lipoprotein of 70 mg · dL−1. Based on this
profile, how many total risk factors does she have?
,0
1
2
-1 - ANSWERS -0
One of the key health concerns of having a high stress level, which exercise can positively
impact, is:
Negative blood lipid levels
Inability to concentrate - ANSWERS -Negative blood lipid levels
A weight loss of what percent is associated with a reduction in health risks?
10%
20%
5%
15% - ANSWERS -10%
Given the following complete health and medical history, which client has one risk factor?
A physically active 55-year old female - ANSWERS -A physically active 55-year old female
Individuals who are short in stature may not be good candidates for which type of testing?
Step tests
, Treadmill tests - ANSWERS -Step tests
Which of the following BEST describes shoulder impingement?
Increased shoulder pain when moving into shoulder horizontal abduction
Compression of the tendons in the subacromial space with shoulder joint motion - ANSWERS -
Compression of the tendons in the subacromial space with shoulder joint motion
The ankle's most stable position is in __________ due to the overall shape of the __________.
Dorsiflexion; distal end of fibula
Plantarflexion; talus
Plantarflexion; calcaneus
Dorsiflexion; talus - ANSWERS -Dorsiflexion; talus
What joint action of the shoulder is performed during a reverse cable fly or a reverse dumbbell
fly?
Horizontal abduction - ANSWERS -Horizontal abduction
Before you design an abdominal exercise program for a client you should FIRST:
Determine and establish neutral pelvic position.
Ask if the client wants to emphasize the upper or lower abs. - ANSWERS -Determine and
establish neutral pelvic position.
Pronation of the radioulnar joint occurs in:
Complete Solutions30
Which of the following common characteristics are reported by those experiencing symptoms
consistent with coronary artery disease?
Light-headed
Heaviness
?
? - ANSWERS -Heaviness
A 53-year-old female has family history of a heart attack (father at age 72). If she wishes to
participate in moderate-intensity exercise, you should:
Design an exercise program that progresses gradually in intensity and duration.
Perform a submaximal fitness testing to determine her functional capacity. - ANSWERS -Design
an exercise program that progresses gradually in intensity and duration.
Which of the following profiles is considered a risk factor with respect to obesity?
Waist of 36 inches for females
Body mass percentage of 24%
Waist of 38 inches for males - ANSWERS -Waist of 36 inches for females
A female client is 55 years old and has high-density lipoprotein of 70 mg · dL−1. Based on this
profile, how many total risk factors does she have?
,0
1
2
-1 - ANSWERS -0
One of the key health concerns of having a high stress level, which exercise can positively
impact, is:
Negative blood lipid levels
Inability to concentrate - ANSWERS -Negative blood lipid levels
A weight loss of what percent is associated with a reduction in health risks?
10%
20%
5%
15% - ANSWERS -10%
Given the following complete health and medical history, which client has one risk factor?
A physically active 55-year old female - ANSWERS -A physically active 55-year old female
Individuals who are short in stature may not be good candidates for which type of testing?
Step tests
, Treadmill tests - ANSWERS -Step tests
Which of the following BEST describes shoulder impingement?
Increased shoulder pain when moving into shoulder horizontal abduction
Compression of the tendons in the subacromial space with shoulder joint motion - ANSWERS -
Compression of the tendons in the subacromial space with shoulder joint motion
The ankle's most stable position is in __________ due to the overall shape of the __________.
Dorsiflexion; distal end of fibula
Plantarflexion; talus
Plantarflexion; calcaneus
Dorsiflexion; talus - ANSWERS -Dorsiflexion; talus
What joint action of the shoulder is performed during a reverse cable fly or a reverse dumbbell
fly?
Horizontal abduction - ANSWERS -Horizontal abduction
Before you design an abdominal exercise program for a client you should FIRST:
Determine and establish neutral pelvic position.
Ask if the client wants to emphasize the upper or lower abs. - ANSWERS -Determine and
establish neutral pelvic position.
Pronation of the radioulnar joint occurs in:
