CPT Practice Exam

Begin training but at a low intensity.

Talk with a doctor and seek approval for exercise.

Train at a high intensity.

Begin more physical assessments.

Tell her to wait a few minutes, then try the exercise again.

Attempt to diagnose what is wrong

Recommend she seek care from a qualified physician

Offer her some medication for the pain

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

An erect body position should be maintained at all times

Always check for a stable base of support

Both A and B

None of the above

You should always use a spotter

When lifting for power movements

When your client asks you not to

When you are not in the mood

2 to 3 days

3 to 4 days

4 to 7 days

As often as they want

Hip Adductor

Gastrocnemius

Triceps

Hamstrings

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

To assist the primary mover

To be the primary mover

To control posture

To prevent injuries

Underhand

Overhand

Neutral

None of the above

Practice Exam

1. When answering the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), your client answers “yes” to a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by exercise. What should you recommend?

2. Your client is feeling a sharp pain in her knee during exercise. What should you do?

3. Why does the American Diabetes Association recommend aerobic and strength training for managing diabetes?

4. Which of the following factors are important for proper body alignment?

5. When is the only time you shouldn’t use a spotter?

6. How often should beginners exercise per week in general?

7. Quadriceps are a primary mover (agonist) in a leg extension. What is the antagonist muscle?

8. When deciding exercise volume for a new client, how many sets are recommended for muscle endurance?

9. What is the role of an agonist muscle?

10. What is a supinated grip?