Certified Medical Exercise Specialist Questions & Answers
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Which statement describes a characteristic associated with very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)? - ANSWERSA major carrier of triglycerides in the blood plasma
Role of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the development of coronary heart disease? - ANSWERSAn elevated level of LDL is direc...
Certified Medical Exercise Specialist
Questions & Answers
Which statement describes a characteristic associated with very low-density lipoprotein
(VLDL)? - ANSWERSA major carrier of triglycerides in the blood plasma
Role of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the development of coronary heart
disease? - ANSWERSAn elevated level of LDL is directly correlated with the risk for
coronary heart disease
Which of the following substances appears to be MOST responsive to exercise training?
- ANSWERSHDL
Total cholesterol
LDL
Triglycerides
How does exercise performed several hours prior to a high-fat meal affect postprandial
lipemia? - ANSWERSExercise prior to a high-fat meal causes a reduction in
postprandial lipemia
Which of the following strategies to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
levels typically has the smallest impact? - ANSWERSDrug therapy
Physical activity
Weight loss
Dietary modification
The Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) eating plan, which was developed specifically
to improve cholesterol levels, recommends htat individuals with elevated low-density
lipoprotein (LDL) levels - ANSWERSAdd 20 grams of insoluble fiber per day
Lose 25 lbs
Eliminate saturated fat from the diet
Lose 10 lbs
Which of the following symptoms have been associated with high-intensity exercise in
individuals taking prescription statin drugs for dyslipidemia? - ANSWERSMyalgia
Radiculopathy
A positive blood lipid response to resistance training appears to be related to _____ -
ANSWERSThe amount of load, or weight, lifted
The duration of the workout session
The type of weight-training equipment used
The total net energy expenditure of the session
, Which statement is MOST accurate regarding age and blood pressure? - ANSWERS-
People in their mid-30s tend to have higher blood pressure than people in their 50s
- Young adults are more prone to stage I hypertension than older adults
- After age 50, systolic blood pressure steadily increases
- After age 40, diastolic blood pressure steadily increases
Which statement BEST describes the influence of cardiac output on blood pressure,
given that total peripheral resistance remains constant? - ANSWERS- A change in
cardiac output results in minimal or no effect on blood pressure
- An increase in cardiac output results in a decrease in blood pressure
- An increase in cardiac output results in an increase in blood pressure
- A decrease in cardiac output results in an increase in blood pressure
During a physiological state of low blood pressure, the sympathetic nervous system
_____ - ANSWERSActs to increase heart rate and cardiac contractility
Which of the following blood pressure quantifications reflect the classification of
"prehypertension" in adults? - ANSWERSSystolic blood pressure of 120-139 mmHg and
diastolic blood pressure of 80-89 mmHg
Clients taking diuretics to manage their hypertension _________ - ANSWERSShould be
instructed to pay particular attention to hydration during exercise
There is strong evidence that excess consumption of ____ increases blood pressure -
ANSWERS- Caffeine
- Sodium
- Alcohol
- Calcium
Which of the following changes to the peripheral blood vessels is associated with
regular exercise training? - ANSWERS- Increased vascular rigidity
- Decreased vascular resistance
- Decreased vascular dilation
- Enhanced vascular resistance
Which statement is MOST accurate regarding thermoregulation in individuals with
hypertension? - ANSWERSHypertensive individuals have a decreased ability to transfer
body heat to the environment
Which course of action is MOST appropriate for a client who has an asthma
exacerbation during exercise? - ANSWERSProvide calm support and coach the client to
use diaphragmic breathing
Which of the following foods has been shown to directly affect the airway narrowing and
inflammation of asthma? - ANSWERSCaffeine
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