CPT Flashcards
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A client reports sharp knee pain that worsens going downstairs. Which modification is most appropriate initially?
Answer: Avoid deep knee flexion and impact activities until cleared by a physician
Sharp joint pain during functional movement is a red flag; the CPT should modify activity and refer to a physician before progressing.
Which nutrient provides 9 kcal per gram?
Answer: Fat
Dietary fat provides 9 kcal/g, more than twice the caloric density of carbohydrate or protein (4 kcal/g each).
During the preparticipation health screening, which condition automatically classifies a client as HIGH risk per ACSM 2015 guidelines?
Answer: Presence of known cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease
Known cardiovascular, metabolic (e.g., diabetes), or renal disease places a client in the HIGH-risk category regardless of symptoms.
Which training variable refers to the total amount of work performed in a session, often calculated as sets × reps × load?
Answer: Volume
Training volume quantifies the overall workload and is commonly expressed as sets × repetitions × resistance.
What does RICE stand for in acute injury first aid?
Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
RICE—Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation—is the standard first-aid protocol for acute musculoskeletal injuries.
Which of the following is an example of an antagonist muscle pair relationship during a seated row?
Answer: Rhomboids and pectoralis major
During a seated row, the rhomboids (retractors) are the agonists; the pectoralis major (protractors) is the antagonist.
What blood pressure reading is classified as Stage 2 Hypertension by the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines?
Answer: ≥140/90 mmHg
Stage 2 Hypertension is defined as systolic ≥140 mmHg or diastolic ≥90 mmHg per 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines.