The emergency response system (EMS) is:

A. The combination of the ambulance and the emergency room.

B. Critical for the staff to be able to respond adequately to an emergency.

C. The protocol used to practice safety plans.

D. Required by most health departments.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an absolute contraindication to exercise testing?

A. Unstable angina

B. Psychosis.

C. Suspected myocarditis.

D. Moderate valvular heart disease.

Which of the following manifestations would be an indicationfor stopping an exercise test?

A. Low cholesterol ?25 mol).

B. Diastolic BP greater than 105 mm Hg.

C. Intermittent premature ventricular contractions.

D. Low blood sugar ?00 mg/dL).

In preventing injuries, hydration is very important, because

A. It controls breathing and the Valsalva maneuver.

B. It helps to regulate carbohydrate utilization during cardiovascular exercise.

C. It helps to regulate body temperature and electrolyte balance. s

D. It helps to prevent blood pooling during the cool-down.

An equipment maintenance plan should include

A. A floor plan.

B. A client advisory statement.

C. A document that records maintenance and repair history.

D. Temperature and humidity readings.

Exercise clothing

A. Creates an important fashion statement.

B. Should be bright so that you are easily seen in an aerobics class.

C. Has only one rule: be comfortable.

D. Must be safe and performs appropriately, like the exercise equipment.

A client's health screening should be administered before

A. Any contact with the client.

B. Any physical activity by the client at your facility.

C. Fitness assessment or programming.

D. The initial "walk-through" showing of a facility.

Flexibility is a measure of the

A. Disease-free ROM about a joint.

B. Effort-free ROM about a joint.

C. Habitually used ROM about a joint.

D. Pain-free ROM about a joint.

The most accurate screening method for signs and symptoms of CAD is a

A. Maximal exercise test with a 12-lead ECG.

B. Submaximal exercise test with a 12-lead ECG.

C. Discontinuous protocol, stopping at 85% of maximal heart rate.

D. Continuous protocol, stopping at 85% of maximal heart rate.

Following termination of a stress test, a 12-lead ECG is

A. Monitored immediately, then every 1 to 2 minutes until exercise-induced changes are at baseline.

B. Monitored immediately, then at 2 and ,5 minutes after the test.

C. Monitored immediately only.

D. Monitored and recorded only if any signs or symptoms arise during recovery.