PTR253 EXERCISE THERAPY EXAM
QUESTIONS & DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS
True or False: Handicaps can be situation-specific
True
__________results from disruption of the normal balance between rest and physical activity,
thereby decreasing the optimal functional capacity.
A. Disuse syndrome
B. Muscle hypertrophy
C. Atrophy Syndrome
D. Laziness syndrome
E. None of the above
A. Disuse syndrome
,True or False: A client's age is not an important factor when designing a comprehensive
therapeutic exercise program.
False
Which of the following should be considered when designing a proper treatment plan?
A. Functional limitations
B. previous conditions
C. physical environment
D. Emotional environment
E. All of the Above
E. All of the above
True or False: more than four out of five people over the age of 65 have at least one chronic
condition or ailment.
True
Which of the following is not a benefit of increased physical activity?
A. Increased flexibility
,B. Improved sleep
C. makes ADLs more difficult
D. Improvement in cardiovascular function
C. makes ADLs more difficult
The role of a therapeutic exercise program should strive to improve, restore, or even maintain
all of the following except:
A. Balance
B. Muscular Strength
C. Mobility and flexibility
D. functional skills
E. None of the above
E. none of the above
Improved ______ is the primary goal of a fitness therapy session for a client with a disability.
, A. mobility
B. Fitness
C. Self-efficacy
D. Fat loss
E. B and D
F. A, B, and C
F. A, B, and C
True or False: More so than with any other client, not knowing what you're doing for clients
with disabilities can have serious ramifications.
True
A person has ____________ if he or she encounters impediments or disadvantages that limit
success in a given situation.
A. A handicap
B. A disability
C. A functional limitation