NSCA midterm questions with verified
answers
Causes of Disorders Which of the following are modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis?
A. family history, sex, smoking
B. lipid profile, smoking, diabetes
C. sedentary behavior, family history, lipid profile
D. diabetes, advancing age, hypertension - correct answer ✔✔ lipid profile, smoking, diabetes
Causes of Disorders 2 Which of the following is the cause of primary hypertension?
A. exercise or mental stress
B. renal dysfunction
C. chronotropic medications
D. unknown - correct answer ✔✔ unknown
Medications Which of the following is a medication or class of medication that combats
hypertension by reducing blood vessel diameter (tone)?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Lipitor
C. diuretics
D. serotonin reuptake inhibitor - correct answer ✔✔ ACE inhibitors
Exercise Recommendations Which of the following is an example of the recommended type of
aerobic activity for clients with peripheral arterial disease?
A. semi-recumbent biking
,B. swimming
C. rowing
D. walking - correct answer ✔✔ walking
Effects of Exercise Which of the following is a specific effect of chronic aerobic exercise in clients
with peripheral arterial disease?
A. weight loss
B. higher workload without claudication
C. decreased arterial plaque thickness
D. higher incidence of myocardial infarction - correct answer ✔✔ higher workload without
claudication
Medications 2 Which of the following is a possible exercise risk for clients with angina who are
taking medications that primarily decrease blood vessel tone, such as nitrates?
A. sudden changes in posture may result in syncope
B. heart rate may not rise adequately during exercise
C. they are likely to have lower exercise tolerance due to leg pain
D. they may experience confusion during moderate-intensity exercise - correct answer ✔✔
sudden changes in posture may result in syncope
Training Considerations While training a client with stable angina, which of the following should
be done FIRST after the onset of angina?
A. Perform several straining maneuvers to activate the parasympathetic system.
B. Have the client take a nitroglycerin pill.
C. Immediately transport the client to the emergency room.
D. Reduce the intensity of the exercise. - correct answer ✔✔ Reduce the intensity of the
exercise
, Disorder Symptoms Intermittent claudication is the most telling sign of
A. peripheral arterial disease
B. ventricular fibrillation
C. chronic heart failure
D. myocardial infarction - correct answer ✔✔ peripheral arterial disease
Exercise Recommendations 2 Which of the following is the most important determinant of
aerobic exercise intensity for a client with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
A. time since the surgery
B. heart rate at which the device will fire
C. previous exercise experience
D. the client's exercise goals - correct answer ✔✔ heart rate at which the device will fire
Cardiovascular Conditions A client who has undergone catheter ablation and is taking Coumadin
is most likely suffering from which of the following conditions?
A. valvular disease
B. myocardial infarction
C. chronic heart failure
D. atrial fibrillation - correct answer ✔✔ atrial fibrillation
Medical Treatments Which of the following treatment solutions for rheumatoid arthritis is long
term and can take weeks to months before benefits are seen?
A. DMARDs
B. corticosteroids
C. NSAIDs
D. massage - correct answer ✔✔ DMARDs
answers
Causes of Disorders Which of the following are modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis?
A. family history, sex, smoking
B. lipid profile, smoking, diabetes
C. sedentary behavior, family history, lipid profile
D. diabetes, advancing age, hypertension - correct answer ✔✔ lipid profile, smoking, diabetes
Causes of Disorders 2 Which of the following is the cause of primary hypertension?
A. exercise or mental stress
B. renal dysfunction
C. chronotropic medications
D. unknown - correct answer ✔✔ unknown
Medications Which of the following is a medication or class of medication that combats
hypertension by reducing blood vessel diameter (tone)?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Lipitor
C. diuretics
D. serotonin reuptake inhibitor - correct answer ✔✔ ACE inhibitors
Exercise Recommendations Which of the following is an example of the recommended type of
aerobic activity for clients with peripheral arterial disease?
A. semi-recumbent biking
,B. swimming
C. rowing
D. walking - correct answer ✔✔ walking
Effects of Exercise Which of the following is a specific effect of chronic aerobic exercise in clients
with peripheral arterial disease?
A. weight loss
B. higher workload without claudication
C. decreased arterial plaque thickness
D. higher incidence of myocardial infarction - correct answer ✔✔ higher workload without
claudication
Medications 2 Which of the following is a possible exercise risk for clients with angina who are
taking medications that primarily decrease blood vessel tone, such as nitrates?
A. sudden changes in posture may result in syncope
B. heart rate may not rise adequately during exercise
C. they are likely to have lower exercise tolerance due to leg pain
D. they may experience confusion during moderate-intensity exercise - correct answer ✔✔
sudden changes in posture may result in syncope
Training Considerations While training a client with stable angina, which of the following should
be done FIRST after the onset of angina?
A. Perform several straining maneuvers to activate the parasympathetic system.
B. Have the client take a nitroglycerin pill.
C. Immediately transport the client to the emergency room.
D. Reduce the intensity of the exercise. - correct answer ✔✔ Reduce the intensity of the
exercise
, Disorder Symptoms Intermittent claudication is the most telling sign of
A. peripheral arterial disease
B. ventricular fibrillation
C. chronic heart failure
D. myocardial infarction - correct answer ✔✔ peripheral arterial disease
Exercise Recommendations 2 Which of the following is the most important determinant of
aerobic exercise intensity for a client with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator?
A. time since the surgery
B. heart rate at which the device will fire
C. previous exercise experience
D. the client's exercise goals - correct answer ✔✔ heart rate at which the device will fire
Cardiovascular Conditions A client who has undergone catheter ablation and is taking Coumadin
is most likely suffering from which of the following conditions?
A. valvular disease
B. myocardial infarction
C. chronic heart failure
D. atrial fibrillation - correct answer ✔✔ atrial fibrillation
Medical Treatments Which of the following treatment solutions for rheumatoid arthritis is long
term and can take weeks to months before benefits are seen?
A. DMARDs
B. corticosteroids
C. NSAIDs
D. massage - correct answer ✔✔ DMARDs
