The primary effects of chronic exercise training on blood lipids include _____.

The primary effects of chronic exercise training on blood lipids include _____.


a. decrease TG and increased HDL

b. decreased total cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins (LDL)

c. decreased HDL and increased LDL

d. decreased total cholesterol and increased HDL


Answer: a. decrease TG and increased HDL

The definition of cardiorespiratory fitness is _____.

The definition of cardiorespiratory fitness is _____.


a. the maximal force that a muscle or muscle group can generate in a single effort

b. the coordinated capacity of the heart, blood vessels, respiratory system, and tissue metabolic systems to take in, deliver, and use oxygen

c. the ability to sustain a held maximal force or to continue repeated submaximal contractions

d. the functional ROM about a joint


Answer: b. the coordinated capacity of the heart, blood vessels, respiratory system, and tissue metabolic systems to take in, deliver, and use oxygen

A male client is 422 yr old. His father dies of a heart attack at age 62 yr. He has a consistent resting BP (measured over 6 wk) of 132/86 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 5.4 mmol x L^-1. Based on his CAD risk stratification, which of the following activities is appropriate?

A male client is 422 yr old. His father dies of a heart attack at age 62 yr. He has a consistent resting BP (measured over 6 wk) of 132/86 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 5.4 mmol x L^-1. Based on his CAD risk stratification, which of the following activities is appropriate?


a. maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising

b. submaximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising

c. vigorous exercise without a prior medical assessment

d. vigorous exercise without a prior physician-supervised exercise test


Answer: b. submaximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising

What is the most appropriate in assisting a person having a seizure?

What is the most appropriate in assisting a person having a seizure?


a. hold the person down so that he or she does not hurt himself or herself

b. do not restrain the person but be sure that he or she is in a safe area

c. place a wedge in the person's mouth so that he or she does not swallow the tongue

d. ignore the person and allow the seizure to pass


Answer: b. do not restrain the person but be sure that he or she is in a safe area

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