Which of the following is NOT a principle of low back care?

Controlled leg press or squat with light weights.

Unloaded flexion/extension of the spine.

Neutral spine during all exercises.

For a client taking a -blocker who has lowered resting blood pressure and heart rate, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A submaximal test may overestimate the client's fitness.

A submaximal test will provide the best estimate of the client's fitness.

A submaximal test may underestimate the client's fitness.

The client should be tested only when not taking the medication.

How should a fitness instructor advise a client with regard to progression of the exercise program?

The progression should be gradual and slow.

The progression should be at specific increments based on a calendar schedule (e.g. add 10% every 2 weeks).

Be aggressive in increasing the program to increase fitness

Progress the program only when the client feels ready.

What is the best test to help determine ejection fraction at rest and during exercise?

MUGA (blood pool imagery) study.

Single-proton emission computer tomography.

Which of the following manifestations would be an indication for stopping an exercise test?

Diastolic BP greater than 105 mm Hg.

Intermittent premature ventricular contractions.

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