CSEP-CPT THEORY PRACTICE
Questions & Answers
1.The 'Alternatives for Action' tool:
A. Asks clients to identify short-term and long-term goals
B. Designed to help pre-contemplative and contemplative stage clients
C. Asks clients to set email obtainable goals
D. Involves all of the above
ANS: B. is desinged to help pre-contemplative and contem- plative
stage clients
2.Adherence may be enhanced for a client in the early part of the Action
stage of change if the QEP:
A. increases the awareness of health benefits for client
B. supports the client to avoid relapse
C. adds variety to the client's program
D. sets a target date to start
ANS: B. supports the client to avoid relapse
3.One source of error when taking blood pressure is:
A. the cuff is too wide
B. the arm is supported at heart level
C. the rate of deflation is equal to 2mmHg / second
,D. the stethoscope is positioned over he brachial artery
ANS: A. the cuff is too wide
4.When using the %HRR formula it would be best to:
A. have a very accurate reading RHR
B. change the values for younger and very old clients
C. calculate max HR using a % of client's resting HRR
D. none of the above are correct
ANS: A. have a very accurate reading for RHR
5.Using an elliptical trainer, it is estimated that an individual will expend
approx. 8 kcal/min while exercising. If an individual weighs 83 kg and
exercises for 25 minutes 3 times / week using the elliptical, how long would
you approx. it to take for this individual to lose 2.3 kg?
A. 34 weeks
B. 19 weeks
C. 29 weeks
D. 26 weeks
ANS: C. 29 weeks
6.To help determine your client's cardiovascular fitness you need to convert
3.6L/min to a relative reading. The client's weight is 61 kg and she is 26 years
old. What is the correct answer?
A. 41 ml/kg/min
B. 59 ml/kg/min
, C. 64 ml/kg/min
D. 32 ml/kg/min
ANS: B. 59 ml/kg/min
7.Performing a bicep curl, a client stands erect and holds the barbell at
waist level with shoulder width underhand grip. Keeping elbows away from
hips,
he curls the barbell to his chin, pauses briefly, and then slowly lowers to
the starting position. An essential correction that needs to be pointed out
is the following:
A. barbell should intiially be held at chest level
B. elbows should be kept as close to hips as possible
C. hands should be wider apart than shoulder width
D. an overhand grip should be used
ANS: B. elbows should be kept as close to hips as possible
8.A previously sedentary male client is interested in starting an aerobic
training program. Which of the following exercise intensities would be
the most appropriate for the client during the intial stage of his program?
A. 20-30% HRR for 20-30 min
B. 40-50% HRR for 20-30 min
C. 75-84% HRR for 45-50 min
D. 65-75% HRR for 50-60 min
ANS: B. 40-50% HRR for 20-30 min
Questions & Answers
1.The 'Alternatives for Action' tool:
A. Asks clients to identify short-term and long-term goals
B. Designed to help pre-contemplative and contemplative stage clients
C. Asks clients to set email obtainable goals
D. Involves all of the above
ANS: B. is desinged to help pre-contemplative and contem- plative
stage clients
2.Adherence may be enhanced for a client in the early part of the Action
stage of change if the QEP:
A. increases the awareness of health benefits for client
B. supports the client to avoid relapse
C. adds variety to the client's program
D. sets a target date to start
ANS: B. supports the client to avoid relapse
3.One source of error when taking blood pressure is:
A. the cuff is too wide
B. the arm is supported at heart level
C. the rate of deflation is equal to 2mmHg / second
,D. the stethoscope is positioned over he brachial artery
ANS: A. the cuff is too wide
4.When using the %HRR formula it would be best to:
A. have a very accurate reading RHR
B. change the values for younger and very old clients
C. calculate max HR using a % of client's resting HRR
D. none of the above are correct
ANS: A. have a very accurate reading for RHR
5.Using an elliptical trainer, it is estimated that an individual will expend
approx. 8 kcal/min while exercising. If an individual weighs 83 kg and
exercises for 25 minutes 3 times / week using the elliptical, how long would
you approx. it to take for this individual to lose 2.3 kg?
A. 34 weeks
B. 19 weeks
C. 29 weeks
D. 26 weeks
ANS: C. 29 weeks
6.To help determine your client's cardiovascular fitness you need to convert
3.6L/min to a relative reading. The client's weight is 61 kg and she is 26 years
old. What is the correct answer?
A. 41 ml/kg/min
B. 59 ml/kg/min
, C. 64 ml/kg/min
D. 32 ml/kg/min
ANS: B. 59 ml/kg/min
7.Performing a bicep curl, a client stands erect and holds the barbell at
waist level with shoulder width underhand grip. Keeping elbows away from
hips,
he curls the barbell to his chin, pauses briefly, and then slowly lowers to
the starting position. An essential correction that needs to be pointed out
is the following:
A. barbell should intiially be held at chest level
B. elbows should be kept as close to hips as possible
C. hands should be wider apart than shoulder width
D. an overhand grip should be used
ANS: B. elbows should be kept as close to hips as possible
8.A previously sedentary male client is interested in starting an aerobic
training program. Which of the following exercise intensities would be
the most appropriate for the client during the intial stage of his program?
A. 20-30% HRR for 20-30 min
B. 40-50% HRR for 20-30 min
C. 75-84% HRR for 45-50 min
D. 65-75% HRR for 50-60 min
ANS: B. 40-50% HRR for 20-30 min
