CPT Practice Exam

Muscular strength and muscle size

Muscle size and power

Muscle strength and flexibility

Muscle size and flexibility

Origin and insertion

Function

Number of origins

All of the above

Improves circulation

Lowers blood glucose levels

Improves strength

All of the above

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

For good exercise technique

For safety reasons

Both A and B

None of the above

Underhand

Overhand

Neutral

None of the above

Never use a full range of motion

Always use your back when lifting from the floor

Always lock your knees

Never jerk the weight

Pointing the toes inward

Leaning too far forward

Not keeping a stable spine

All of the above

True

False

Dispense medication

Help set realistic training goals

Collect health status information

Motivate and inspire

Practice Exam

1. What are the two primary physiological responses to resistance exercise?

2. Skeletal muscles are often named by what factors?

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

4. Which joint action describes the movement of adduction?

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

6. What is a supinated grip?

7. Which of the following is true regarding proper weight lifting form?

8. What are some common mistakes with body alignment?

9. Breathing should be performed as inhaling as the muscles lengthen and exhaling as the muscles contract.

10. Which one of these is not within your scope of responsibilities?