Stroke volume is defined as

A. The product of cardiac output and total peripheral resistance.

B. The difference between EDV and ESV.

C. The product of preload and HR.

D. The product of cardiac output andarteriovenous oxygen difference.

A sedentary lifestyle

A. Has a risk similar to that of hypertension, high cholesterol, and cigarette smoking.

B. Increases HDL cholesterol.

C. Increases the sensitivity to insulin.

D. Has little influence on post-MI mortality rates.

The Transtheoretical Model assumes that individuals

A. Move through the stages of behavioral change at a steady pace.

B. Only progress forward through the stages.

C. Move back and forth along the stage continuum.

D. Tend to use behavioral processes during the earlier stages of change.

Although 12-lead testing is the optimal ECG configuration, if only one lead can be used, which one should it be?

A. Lead II.

B. Lead AVL

C. Lead V5

D. Lead V1

A client who has a measured FVC of 3.5 Land can expel 3.1 L within 1 second has

A. An obstructive defect.

B. Areshictive defect.

C. An FEV of 3.1.

D. An FEV of 89%.

The preparation of professional staff should include training in

A. Advanced basic life support and ENT.

B. CPR and basic life support.

C. CPR andEMS.

D. Advanced cardiac life support and ENT.

All of the following are special considerations inprescribing exercise for the client with arthritis EXCEPT

A. The possible need to splint painful jointsforprotection.

B. Periods of acute inflammation result in decreased pain and joint stiffness.

C. The possibility of gait abnormalities as compensation for pain or stiffness.

D. The need to avoid exercise of warm,swollenjoints.

Athletes who exercise in the heat and humidity have a special need for fluid replacement. Current guidelines suggest that athletes should

A. Consume 16 to 24 fluid ounces of water for every pound of weight lost.

B. Drink nothing but alcoholic beverages after engaging in exercise.

C. Avoid drinking water after exercise because of the danger of cramps.

D. Eat salt tablets with every meal during the hot summer months.

According to the AACVPR, elements of successful adult education include all of the following EXCEPT

A. Goal setting.

B. Rewards.

C. Contracts.

D. Knowledge testing.

A 70-kg client is running on a treadmill at 5 mph and a 5% grade. What is his caloric expenditure rate?

A. 12.7kcal . min-1

B. 1.271kcal . min-1

C. 3.633kcal . min -1

D. 36.33kcal . min -1