040-444 Online Practice Questions and Answers

In the organization of skeletal muscle, the muscle cell contains the contractile proteins. Which of the following is a contractile protein?

A. Myosin.

B. Muscle fascicle.

C. Myofibril.

D. Muscle fiber.

The prime movers for extension of the knee are the

A. Bicepsfemoris.

B. Bicepsbrachii.

C. Quadricepsfemoris.

D. Gastrocnemius.

An abnormal curve of the spine with lateral deviation of the vertebral column is called

A. Lordosis.

B. Scoliosis.

C. Kyphosis.

D. Primary curve.

Which muscle protein contains many cross-bridges?

A. Myofibril.

B. Sarcomere.

C. Troponin.

D. Myosin.

The concept of shaping refers to

A. Using self-monitoring techniques (e.g., exercise logs).

B. Using visual prompts (e.g., packing a gym bag the night before) as reminders to exercise.

C. The process for establishing self-efficacy.

D. Setting intermediate goals that lead to a long-term goal.

Which of the following would most appropriately assess a previously sedentary, 40-yearold female client's muscular strength?

A. Using a 30-pound (18-kg) barbell to perform biceps curls to fatigue.

B. Holding a handgrip dynamometer at 15 pounds (7 kg) to fatigue.

C. Performing modified curl-ups to fatigue.

D. U sing a 5-pound (2.2-kg) dumbbell to perform multiple sets of biceps curls to fatigue.

One of the first actions that a fitness instructor should consider in preventing injury is to

A. Teach the client how to warm-up and cool-down.

B. Instruct the client on safetyprocedureswhen using the facility.

C. Conduct apreparticipation screening.

D. Instruct the client on how to use the exercise equipment safely.

Which eating disorder is marked by an overwhelming fear of becoming fat, a distorted body image, and extreme restrictive eating?

A. Bulimia.

B. Anorexia nervosa.

C. Chronic dieting.

D. Yo-yo dieting.

Which type of financial analysis would be appropriate for a not-for-profit program that wishes to determine the amount of revenue from program fees needed so that no other sources of revenue are required to meet the program's expenses?

A. Break-down analysis.

B. Break-even analysis.

C. Profitability analysis.

D. Margin analysis.

Tall, positive T waves may be caused to all of the following EXCEPT

A. Hyperacute phase of MI.

B. LVH.

C. Acutepericarditis.

D. Hypocalcemia.