NFPT Chapter 16- Special Populations Exam Questions with Verified Answers Already Passed
Which of the following about youth is not true? - Answers Children need less oxygen during exercise
than adults
By the age of 65 years, 1 in 3 people report at least one disability preventing them from being able to? -
Answers Preform ADLs
When working with older adults, what behavior should you encourage? - Answers Remain physically
active
Remain socially active
Maintain self reliance
Manage medical conditions independently
Pay very close attention to contradictions
What Rep range should your pregnant client be in? - Answers 12-15
For the pregnant exerciser, what contraindications should result in stopping exercising immediately and
recommending that she contact her health care provider? - Answers Vaginal bleeding, chronic fatigue,
abdominal pain, false contractions after exercise, unexplained high blood pressure and heart rate,
unusually increased or decreased fetal movement
Approximately what percentage of the US population has diabetes? - Answers 9%
Type one, juvenile diabetes occurs when the ______ produces two little insulin to regulate blood sugar
levels appropriately - Answers Pancreas
Which is true of the correlation between type two diabetes and an individuals weight? - Answers A
higher percentage of obese individuals have it
Regular exercise is especially important for the person with diabetes - Answers True
Which is true in regards to hypertension? - Answers it increases with age
Refers to inflammation of the joint causing pain, swelling and stiffness - Answers Arthritis
Angina is the result of what condition? - Answers coronary heart disease
NFPT recommends refraining from conducting personal training services with special populations, unless
otherwise educated and credentialed for training the respective demographic. - Answers True
Which of the following about youth is not true? - Answers Children need less oxygen during exercise
than adults
By the age of 65 years, 1 in 3 people report at least one disability preventing them from being able to? -
Answers Preform ADLs
When working with older adults, what behavior should you encourage? - Answers Remain physically
active
Remain socially active
Maintain self reliance
Manage medical conditions independently
Pay very close attention to contradictions
What Rep range should your pregnant client be in? - Answers 12-15
For the pregnant exerciser, what contraindications should result in stopping exercising immediately and
recommending that she contact her health care provider? - Answers Vaginal bleeding, chronic fatigue,
abdominal pain, false contractions after exercise, unexplained high blood pressure and heart rate,
unusually increased or decreased fetal movement
Approximately what percentage of the US population has diabetes? - Answers 9%
Type one, juvenile diabetes occurs when the ______ produces two little insulin to regulate blood sugar
levels appropriately - Answers Pancreas
Which is true of the correlation between type two diabetes and an individuals weight? - Answers A
higher percentage of obese individuals have it
Regular exercise is especially important for the person with diabetes - Answers True
Which is true in regards to hypertension? - Answers it increases with age
Refers to inflammation of the joint causing pain, swelling and stiffness - Answers Arthritis
Angina is the result of what condition? - Answers coronary heart disease
NFPT recommends refraining from conducting personal training services with special populations, unless
otherwise educated and credentialed for training the respective demographic. - Answers True
