Chapter 4,5,6 HNES 170 Exam Questions
and Answers
What are the primary employment settings for a clinical exercise physiologist? - Answer-hospital, rehab
centers, community, corporate, commercial
What significant events occurred during the 1950s that contributed to understanding of the role of
physical activity and prevention of cardiovascular disease? - Answer-a renowned study of coronary
heart disease in London bus drivers and conductors performed by Jeremy N. Morris and his colleagues.
published in 1953
What are primary functions of a graded exercise test? - Answer-graded exercise tests in general help
make an assessment of the psychological perception of the intensity of exercise that patient can
maintain.
- there is a scale that the exercise physiologist bases his observations off of.
- allows professionals to learn how the heart functions when it is made to work harder.
- CALLED A STRESS ECHOCARDIOGRAM
What is the purpose of pre exercise screening? - Answer-- physical activity may not be safe for
everyone, and filling out questionnaires and forms help the trainer to know what the limits of the
patient are
, Why must an individual provide informed consent prior to participation in a graded exercise test? -
Answer-- So that the individual is made aware and understands the purposes, risks, and benefits
associated with the test or exercise program (test in this scenario)
Why is it important to collect the RPE, heart rate, and blood pressure during graded exercise? - Answer-
They are all important indicators of overall health. Can warn the trainer of any complications that may
be arising or occurring.
What is the difference between sub maximal and maximal graded exercise test? - Answer-Maximal is
pushing the patient as far as they can in terms of exercise until an abnormal rhythm or measurement is
found, sub maximal only goes about 70-80 % and isn't as dangerous as maximal
What are the components of health related physical fitness testing? - Answer-They can:
- provide info to individuals about their current health related fitness relative to standards and age
gender matched norms
- provide info that is helpful in developing exercise prescriptions
- allow the evaluation of progress by individuals in an exercise program
- enhance motivation by establishing fitness goals.
- identify the level of risk for certain cardiovascular diseases
Define the primary cardiovascular diseases:
1. Myocardinal Infarction
2. Coronary artery disease
3. Angina pectoris
4. Valvular heart disease
5. Chronic Heart Failure
6. Peripheral Vascular Disease
7. Hypertension - Answer-1. heart attack, occurs when an area of heart muscle is deprived of oxygen
and tissue death occurs.
and Answers
What are the primary employment settings for a clinical exercise physiologist? - Answer-hospital, rehab
centers, community, corporate, commercial
What significant events occurred during the 1950s that contributed to understanding of the role of
physical activity and prevention of cardiovascular disease? - Answer-a renowned study of coronary
heart disease in London bus drivers and conductors performed by Jeremy N. Morris and his colleagues.
published in 1953
What are primary functions of a graded exercise test? - Answer-graded exercise tests in general help
make an assessment of the psychological perception of the intensity of exercise that patient can
maintain.
- there is a scale that the exercise physiologist bases his observations off of.
- allows professionals to learn how the heart functions when it is made to work harder.
- CALLED A STRESS ECHOCARDIOGRAM
What is the purpose of pre exercise screening? - Answer-- physical activity may not be safe for
everyone, and filling out questionnaires and forms help the trainer to know what the limits of the
patient are
, Why must an individual provide informed consent prior to participation in a graded exercise test? -
Answer-- So that the individual is made aware and understands the purposes, risks, and benefits
associated with the test or exercise program (test in this scenario)
Why is it important to collect the RPE, heart rate, and blood pressure during graded exercise? - Answer-
They are all important indicators of overall health. Can warn the trainer of any complications that may
be arising or occurring.
What is the difference between sub maximal and maximal graded exercise test? - Answer-Maximal is
pushing the patient as far as they can in terms of exercise until an abnormal rhythm or measurement is
found, sub maximal only goes about 70-80 % and isn't as dangerous as maximal
What are the components of health related physical fitness testing? - Answer-They can:
- provide info to individuals about their current health related fitness relative to standards and age
gender matched norms
- provide info that is helpful in developing exercise prescriptions
- allow the evaluation of progress by individuals in an exercise program
- enhance motivation by establishing fitness goals.
- identify the level of risk for certain cardiovascular diseases
Define the primary cardiovascular diseases:
1. Myocardinal Infarction
2. Coronary artery disease
3. Angina pectoris
4. Valvular heart disease
5. Chronic Heart Failure
6. Peripheral Vascular Disease
7. Hypertension - Answer-1. heart attack, occurs when an area of heart muscle is deprived of oxygen
and tissue death occurs.
