CPT Flashcards
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Which body composition assessment method uses the principle that lean tissue conducts electrical current more readily than fat tissue?
Answer: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
BIA passes a small electrical current through the body; lean (water-rich) tissue conducts current easily while fat tissue resists it, allowing body composition estimation.
Which term describes the minimum level of physical activity needed to maintain current fitness without improvement?
Answer: Maintenance dose
The maintenance dose is the minimum training stimulus required to sustain existing fitness adaptations without additional gains.
A client performs a push-up incorrectly with excessive lumbar extension ('sagging hips'). Which muscles are MOST likely underactive?
Answer: Transverse abdominis and deep core stabilizers
Hip sag during a push-up typically reflects weakness of the transverse abdominis and deep core stabilizers that maintain neutral spinal alignment.
According to ACSM guidelines, what is the recommended moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory exercise goal for adults per week?
Answer: 150 minutes
ACSM recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week (or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity) for health benefits.
When designing an exercise program for an older adult (65+), which ACSM recommendation is most important to include beyond aerobic and resistance training?
Answer: Balance and flexibility exercises to reduce fall risk
ACSM specifically recommends balance training for older adults to reduce fall risk, which is a leading cause of injury and mortality in this population.
Which of the following is a sign that a client may be experiencing rhabdomyolysis and requires immediate medical referral?
Answer: Dark (cola-colored) urine with severe muscle pain and swelling
Rhabdomyolysis causes myoglobin release into the bloodstream, leading to dark urine, severe muscle pain, and potentially dangerous kidney damage requiring emergency care.
Which term describes the ACSM concept that exercise adaptations are specific to the type, speed, and pattern of training performed?
Answer: Specificity (SAID principle)
The SAID principle (Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands) states that the body adapts specifically to the type and manner of stress applied during training.