Certification Examination

1. The pelvis includes all of the following EXCEPT: *

A. Pubis B. Hip C. Buttocks D. Flank

2. The knee is in what relation to the ankle? *

A. Proximal B. Distal C. Anterior D. Superficial

3. Which of the following body joints has the greatest range of motion? *

A. Elbow B. Shoulder C. Hip D. Ankle

4. From the anatomical position, which movement might cross the midline of the body? *

A. Abduction B. Flexion C. Adduction D. Medial Rotation

5. What is the name of the lateral bone in the forearm? *

A. Ulna B. Radius C. Tibia D. Fibula

6. Synovial joints are characterized by the presence of a joint cavity. *

A. True B. False

8. Voluntary responses are transmitted by what type of neuron? *

A. Somatic sensory neurons B. Visceral sensory neurons C. Somatic motor neurons D. Autonomic motor neurons

9. Most muscle fibers are innervated by multiple Motor Neurons. *

A. True B. False

10. Muscle fibers contain myofibrils composed of actin and myosin filaments. *

A. True B. False

11. What is the name of the non-oxygen dependent process to breakdown glucose for the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)? *

A. Cross-Bridge Cycling B. Aerobic Respiration C. Active Transport D. Anaerobic Glycolysis

12. What is the name for a muscle contraction during which the muscle elongates? *

A. Concentric B. Isometric C. Eccentric D. Isotonic

13. How does contraction of the rectus abdominus cause the trunk to move? *

A. Rotation B. Flexion C. Extension D. Lateral Flexion

14. Into what bone does the triceps brachii insert? *

A. Ulna B. Radius C. Humerus D. Scapula

15. Into what bone does the psoas major insert? *

A. Lumbar vertebrae B. Iliem C. Pubis D. Femur

16. Which chamber of the heart has the thickest and strongest muscular walls for pumping into a high pressure system? *

A. Right Atrium B. Right Ventricle C. Left Atrium D. Left Ventricle

17. All of the following are part of the pulmonary conduction zone EXCEPT: *

A. Diaphragm B. Alveoli C. Bronchia D. Trachea C. Bronchia D. Trachea D. Trachea

18. What drives the need to breathe? *

A. Depletion of ATP B. Afferent stretch receptors C. Low blood levels of oxygen D. High blood levels of carbon dioxide

19. Which artery divides into the radial and ulnar arteries? *

A. Subclavian Artery B. Axillary Artery C. Brachial Artery D. Palmer Artery

20. In changing from rest to maximal exercise, blood flow directed to skeletal muscle increases by a factor of more than how much? *

A. 4 (1,200 to 5,000) B. 6 (1,200 to 7,500) C. 8 (1,200 to 10,000) D. 10 (1,200 to 12,500)

21. What type of response do studies show regarding the effects of regular exercise on high blood pressure? *

A. Minimal Response B. Dose-Dependent Response C. Guaranteed Response D. Inconsistent Response

23. Walking for 10 minutes 3 times per day (after each meal) decreases your risk of dying from Type 2 Diabetes by what percent? *

A. 20% B. 33% C. 50% D. 75%

24. Exercise is especially effective in protecting against all of the following EXCEPT: *

A. Colon Cancer B. Breast Cancer C. Prostate Cancer D. Lung Cancer

25. Exercise improves depression, plus which of the following Mental Abilities in depressed patients: (Mark all that apply.) *

A. Concentrating B. Organizing C. Planning D. Memorizing

26. High Fitness is a better predictor of longevity than which of the follow? *

27. Most individuals do not need Medical Clearance in order to safely participate in medical-fitness services. *

A. True B. False Option 3

28. When screening a client for medical clearance, you discover that he is asymptomatic, has no significant medical history, and has not exercised for over the past year. *

A. The screen is positive, so medical clearance is required. B. The screen is negative, so medical clearance is not required. C. The screen is indeterminate, so more information is needed.

29. Even though total body weight may remain fairly constant over time (years), body composition can change drastically. *

A. True B. False

30. What is the WHR for someone who is 5'8" tall and has a WC of 36"? *

A. 0.47 B. 0.49 C. 0.51 D. 0.53

32. Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist:Height Ratio (WHR) used together are valid measurements of an individual's weight and body composition in relation to their health. *

A. True B. False

33. A healthy rate of weight loss is: *

34. A standardized Aerobic Fitness Test for individuals with a BMI < 35 and otherwise fit enough to participate in calisthenic type exercises is the 4-minute (Walk/Jog) Treadmill Test. *

A. True B. False

35. On a treadmill test, if the participant covers 0.48 miles in 4 minutes, what is the participant's Aerobic Fitness Score? *

A. 48.0 B. 83.7 C. 87.3 D. Need more information

36. On a shuttle test, if the participant covers 568 meters in 4 minutes, what is the participant's Aerobic Fitness Score? *

A. 74.5 B. 68.0 C. 71.0 D. Need more information

37. Which muscles does the squat exercise mainly target? (Mark all that apply.) *

A. The Gluteus Maximus B. The Rectus Abdominus C. The Quadriceps Femoris D. The Latissimus Dorsi

38. If your client completes 136 (A) squats in 3 minutes, what is his/her Leg Fitness Score? *

A. 113.3 B. 133.1 C. 100.0 (maximum score) D. Need more information.

39. A leg-raise is considered to be full-range when: *

A. The thighs reach 45 degrees of flexion B. The thighs reach 60 degrees of flexion C. The thighs reach 75 degrees of flexion D. The thighs reach 90 degrees of flexion (The legs are perpendicular to the floor.)

40. If you grade your client's performance on their Leg-Raise Test to be a C, what percent deduction do you apply to their Raw Rep Score to get their Core Fitness Score? *

A. 0% deduction B. 10% deduction C. 25% deduction D. 50% deduction

41. A push-up is considered to be full-range when: *

A. The nose touches the floor B. The belly touches the floor C. The elbows reach 75 degrees of flexion D. The straight body and legs almost touch the floor.

42. If your client completes 13 inverted-rows in 1 minute, what is his/her Raw Rep Score? *

A. 33.4 B. 34,3 C. 43.3 D. Need more information.

43. Which muscles does the inverted-row exercise mainly target? (Mark all that apply.) *

A. Pectoralis Major B. Latissimus Dorsi C. Triceps Brachii D. Biceps Brachii

44. An “average” fitness score among an unfit and unhealthy population that is at increased risk for sedentary-related chronic disease resulting in premature disability and death should not be considered a satisfactory score for most people. *

A. True B. False

45. Your client's Exercise Rx is based on all 5 of his/her fitness test scores from the Med-Fit Assessment. *

A. True B. False

46. Intensity is the ONLY variable of the Exercise Rx that should ever be adjusted. *

A. True B. False

47. It is NOT important for you to be aware of and concerned about the health and wellness needs of your clients -- ONLY their fitness. *

A. True B. False

48. How many minutes must aerobic exercise be sustained to obtain aerobic conditioning benefits? *

A. At least 60 minutes B. At least 30 minutes C. At least 15 minutes D. At least 5-10 minutes

49. What is the name of the physiological principle used to stimulate muscle development and conditioning? *

A. Progression Principle B. Adaptation Principle C. Principle of Resistance D. Overload Principle

50. Performing the exercises with speed for higher rep counts is more important than maintaining proper form or technique. *

A. True B. False

Medical-Fitness Technicians

Certification Exam