CPT Practice Exam

Rectus abdominis

Erector spinae

Hamstrings

Quadriceps

True

False

Isokinetic

Isotonic

Isometric

None of the above

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.

1 to 2 sets

2 to 3 sets

3 to 6 sets

3 to 5 sets

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

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

Muscle soreness

Fatigue

Weakness

All of the above

Erector Spinae

Triceps

Gluteus Maximus

Latissimus Dorsi

Practice Exam

1. Which muscle is the prime mover in spine/trunk flexion?

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

3. Which contraction involves muscle length variations with no change in tension?

4. 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?

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

6. Which joint action describes the movement of adduction?

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

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

9. What are the most common signs of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)?

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