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274. Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to stretching? |
d. A healing fracture site
While some conditions may pose slight concern and require extra consideration while stretching, a healing fracture site should never be stretched, no matter what. |
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275. When on the treadmill your client becomes dizzy and passes out. She hits her head on the ground. She is unconscious and non-responsive. What is an appropriate action to take? |
c. Have a coworker call 911 while you stay with her.
It is necessary to call 911 if your client is unconscious, but you should never leave your client. You should never move someone with a possible head or neck injury unless they are somewhere life threatening. |
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276. Howard is a diabetic client whom you have been training for 3 months. While exercising he begins to show signs of hypoglycemia. What is the best course of action? |
a. Discontinue the exercise and have Howard sit down, give him something sugary to drink and monitor him.
You should discontinue exercise at the first signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). It is not yet necessary to contact EMS. It is important to give the person something sugary to eat or drink as opposed to anything with artificial sweeteners or only protein. He should be monitored in case he loses consciousness. |
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279. You notice that a member of the gym has fallen to the ground. What is the first thing you should do? |
d. Ask her if she is ok
The first thing you should do is to ask the victim if they are okay. You can determine if they are conscious and potentially rule out any of the other options with this simple question, as well as prevent frightening them. |
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280. What questions should you ask a victim of a fall who is conscious? |
a. Medical history
A person’s medical history is pertinent and logical information to ascertain in a medical emergency. |
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281. In which situation should you call 911? |
d. A client is having difficulty breathing and you are unsure of what to do
Whenever you are unsure of what to do in a medical emergency you should call 911. Difficulty breathing is a medical emergency and can turn fatal within minutes, so it is important to call 911 in the case of difficulty breathing. |
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283. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, passageways must be at least how wide? |
a. 36 in
Passageways must be at least 36 inches to accommodate for wheelchairs. |
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284. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, hallways and circulation passages must be at least how wide? |
c. 60 in
Hallways and circulation passages must be at least 60 inches wide. |
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286. Which of the following are important considerations in a home facility? |
d. All of the above
All of the above should be considered when training a client in a home facility. |
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287. Which of the following is a question you may be expected to answer when calling 911? |
d. All of the above
All of the above are question you might be asked when calling 911. |
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288. What is the purpose of CPR? |
a. To help the body maintain perfusion.
The purpose of CPR is to help the person’s body maintain perfusion, or blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues. |
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290. Which of the following are signs of hypoglycemia? |
e. Both a and b only
Excess sweating and hunger are signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) as well as weakness and fatigue. |
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291. Your client has been running sprints outside on a hot summer day. She begins to become dizzy and pale with cool, clammy skin. What steps should you take to prevent heat stroke? |
a. Have her lie down in a cool area with her feet elevated and give her fluids.
When a client is showing signs of heat exhaustion it is important to remove them from the heat, give fluids and elevate their feet to avoid shock. |
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293. Your client trips over a piece of exercise equipment and falls, twisting her ankle. She cannot get up on her own and it is painful to stand on. What is the best course of action? |
c. Help her to a chair, offer an ice pack and allow her to call someone to transport her to the hospital.
This is a situation in which the person can make his or her own decision about contacting EMS. It is not okay to diagnose an injury or illness, wrap the injury, or give any medication. Just help the person become more comfortable and offer something non-invasive like an ice pack. |
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294. Legal claims, in health and fitness activities, typically relate to which of the following? |
d. All of the above
All of the above and many more are associated with lawsuits against personal trainers/fitness facilities. |
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295. Which legal term is associated with the failure to comply with a legally determined duty to protect another person, therefore causing them harm? |
b. Negligence
Negligence occurs when a person breaches a duty owed to another where the breach of that duty causes harm. |
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296. Which of the following legal documents can serve as a defense in a negligent case? |
e. Both "Informed consent" and "Assumption of risk"
Informed consent and assumption of the risk forms can serve as a defense in a negligent case. |
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297. Which of the following documents contains a contractual promise not to bring claim in the event of injury? |
c. Release of liability waiver
A release of liability waiver serves as a contractual promise not to file suit or claim in the event of an injury. |
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298. Which of the following fitness facility structures should be inspected and cleaned daily? |
c. Floor
The floors should be inspected and cleaned daily to prevent hazards. |
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300. Which of the following is not a symptom of inflammation at a joint? |
c. Increased range of motion
A person suffering from inflammation will experience decreased range of motion at that joint due to swelling. |
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301. What is a proper place to store an incident report? |
c. In a locked filing cabinet at the gym
It is not appropriate to take any incident reports home, and they must remain in a locked cabinet. |
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303. Which of the following is an example of a personal trainer performing duties outside of their scope of practice? |
d. Advising the client on supplements to take for increasing muscle mass.
It is out of the personal trainer’s scope of practice to advise clients on supplements. |
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305. Which of the following is a common management technique for musculoskeletal injuries? |
d. All of the above
All of the above are common techniques for managing musculoskeletal injuries, as well as ice/heat modalities and cortisone injections. |
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306. Which of the following exercises should be avoided in a person with carpal tunnel syndrome? |
a. Overhead Press
The overhead press puts the wrists in a fully extended position, which can aggravate carpal tunnel syndrome, along with full flexion. |
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307. Which of the following is an example of a confidential document that should remain in a locked drawer? |
c. An incident report from a fall
All incident reports are considered confidential and should be kept in a locked drawer. |
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308. Which of the following is an acceptable temperature for a fitness facility? |
c. 69 degrees Fahrenheit
The recommended temperature in a fitness facility is between 68-78 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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309. Which process is state-mandated through which certain professionals are authorized to provide defined services to others? |
d. Licensure
The granting of licenses is a state regulated and administered function. Certification is typically carried out through a professional organization. |
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310. Which law is in place in order to deal with issues related to conduct that is prohibited by federal or state laws? |
c. Criminal Law
Criminal law is implicated when someone does an act that is prohibited by law. |
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311. Which type of civil law covers wrongful acts or omissions that occur between parties? |
b. Tort law
The word “tort” means “wrong”. The tort law system is set up to remedy wrongs in the civil court system, where one party can sue another for damages, or monetary compensation, for the harm that occurred. This is not to be confused with wrongful acts that are punishable as crimes. |
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312. Which law is based on promises legally bargained for between two parties? |
a. Contract law
A contract is an agreement in which parties promise certain things to one another and where certain consideration is exchanged. |
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Q1. The legal system decides personal injury and wrongful death cases in which of the following settings? |
B. the civil justice system, focusing on tort law |
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Q2. Personal trainers may lawfully and permissibly provide advice to clients in which of the following situations? |
A. the use of exercise equipment |
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Q4. Professional standards of practice for personal trainers may be used for which of the following? |
A. to assist personal trainers in their delivery of service |
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1. A client wants to add this piece of equipment to a home gym. What is the MINIMUM recommended space needed between this machine and other equipment?
A. 12 in. (30 cm) B. 18 in. (46 cm) C. 24 in. (61 cm) |
B. 18 in. (46 cm) |
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2. During a personal training session in a client’s home, the client’s 15-year-old daughter trips on the base of the weight bench and is injured. Who may be legally responsible? A. personal trainer and manufacturer of weight bench B. personal trainer and client C. client and manufacturer of weight bench |
B. personal trainer and client |
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3. A 33-year-old, 5-ft, 1-in. (155-cm) female client has been working with a personal trainer for six months. The exercise program has primarily consisted of walking and jogging. The results of her body composition tests are as follows: The client sprains her ankle during a workout. Which of the following should the personal trainer recommend for the first 48 hours after the injury? A. warm whirlpool with range of motion exercises for the ankle B. rest, ice, compression and elevation of the ankle |
B. rest, ice, compression and elevation of the ankle |
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4. A 30-year-old female client learns she is six weeks pregnant. She has been running and resistance training on a consistent basis for three years. She hires a personal trainer to design workouts during her pregnancy. The client does not have any medical contraindications to exercise. The day after signing a contract with a health club and personal trainer, she slips and injures herself on the sidewalk leading up to the building. Which of the following is the MOST liable for her injury? A. the client C. the personal trainer |
B. the health club |
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5. Which of the following should be part of a fitness facility’s emergency plan? A. procedures should be posted on the facility website B. duties of each staff member should be described C. facility members should sign a form stating they will follow the plan |
B. duties of each staff member should be described |
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7. A client drops a weight plate on his foot while loading a bar for the squat exercise. The client is in significant pain and is unable to stand. Which of the following should the personal trainer do FIRST? A. activate the emergency action plan B. elevate the foot and place it on ice C. complete a facility incident report |
A. activate the emergency action plan |
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8. The client asks his personal trainer to adjust the music volume during a workout. The client begins his third set of the bench press without being spotted. The bar drops on his chest and he sustains a serious injury. Which of the following BEST describes the potential liability of the personal trainer? A. not liable, because the client signed an Informed Consent Form. |
B. liable, because the personal trainer was negligent. |
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9. Which of the following BEST describes the role of an emergency plan during accidents? A. minimizes legal culpability of employees |
A. minimizes legal culpability of employees |
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10. A personal trainer’s client asks why the previous client was wearing a knee brace. The personal trainer should respond by: A. changing the subject to something else |
B. explaining that the information is confidential |
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11. Which of the following should be done FIRST when a personal trainer suspects a client is having a mild myocardial infarction? A. activate the emergency medical services system |
A. activate the emergency medical services system |
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12. An exercise facility is 40 ft x 115 ft (12 m x 35 m), there are 8 consecutive lifting platforms in a row that are positioned down the middle of the room. Along the wall on one side, there are 8 consecutive bench press stations. Along the wall on the other side, there are 8 consecutive power rack stations. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation to improve the safety of this room? A. switch the positions of the lifting platforms and the bench press stations |
A. switch the positions of the lifting platforms and the bench press stations |
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13. Which of the following is the MINIMUM frequency that the emergency plan of a fitness facility should be rehearsed? A. quarterly |
A. quarterly |
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14. A personal trainer was asked to help design a home gym. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate recommendation for the placement of mirrors? A. position bottom edge a minimum of 20 in. (51 cm) off the floor |
A. position bottom edge a minimum of 20 in. (51 cm) off the floor |
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15. Which of the following is sign of overtraining? A. delayed onset muscle soreness |
A. delayed onset muscle soreness |
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16. In resistance training, overtraining is MOST often the result of too rapid an increase in which of the following? A. speed |
C. volume |
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17. Which of the following is a considered as unethical behavior of a personal trainer? A. refusing to train female clients |
A. refusing to train female clients |
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18. Which of the following parts of exercise machines should be cleaned daily? A. guide rods |
B. upholstery |
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19. What is the minimum recommended distance between dumbbell racks and mirrors? A. 4 in. |
B. 6 in. |
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2. Which of the following are appropriate guidelines for the use of mirrors in a fitness facility? |
B. I and IV only |
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3. When organizing exercise equipment in a health and fitness facility, which of the following guidelines should the personal trainer follow? |
C. II and III only |
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4. What is the minimum ceiling height sufficient for overhead exercises? |
D. 12 feet (364 cm) |
