CPT Practice Exam

True

False

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

Protects the body from injury

Improves posture

Reduces stress

All of the above

Origin and insertion

Function

Number of origins

All of the above

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

2 to 3 times per week

3 to 4 times per week

4 to 7 times per week

Twice a day

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Decreases the angle at a joint

Moves the body away from the midline

Moves the body toward the midline

Increases the angle at a joint

Practice Exam

1. Free weights can help in developing the smaller synergistic muscles.

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

3. What are the main reasons to have a spotter?

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

5. Which of the following benefits are attributed to weight training?

6. Skeletal muscles are often named by what factors?

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

8. How many days per week should you recommend exercise for an experienced lifter?

9. Biceps are a primary mover (agonist) in a bicep curl. What is the antagonist muscle?

10. Which joint action describes the movement of adduction?