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6. One of the most common cautions cited for the pregnant women concerns exercising while positioned in supine (lying on the back). The weight of the uterus pressing on blood vessels can reduce blood flow to the fetus which creates a potential for fetal hypoxia and possible developmental disorders. Supine exercises for pregnant women are MOST often:
  1. Carefully monitored for duration and repetitions
  2. Avoided after first trimester
  3. Avoided after initial weight gain of five pounds
  4. Avoided all together
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7. The day is young and the Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) has many responsibilities to fulfill. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a part of a comprehensive Risk Management strategy implemented by the GFI?
  1. Selecting equipment that meets industry-standards for safety and design
  2. Assembling equipment following the guidelines established by the manufacturer
  3. Recommending the best equipment for class members to purchase for home use
  4. Establishing a regular schedule for the service and repair of all equipment
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8. Broken, neglected or just plain nasty equipment will ruin the vibe - and safety - of any exercise class. Which of the following would be the BEST method to prevent the use of damaged equipment in a group class setting?
  1. Remove the equipment from the group exercise space or lock it in a secure location that is not accessible to participants
  2. Hang a large sign on the main entry door directing participants to avoid use of equipment placed in the back of the room
  3. Hang a sign over the most visible location on the equipment alerting the participants that the piece is out of order
  4. Complete a work order requesting that the equipment be removed and serviced prior to the next class
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9. Which of the following Resistance Exercise concepts is NOT strongly supported by the latest ACSM literature?
  1. Previously sedentary individuals should start resistance training with very light or light intensity
  2. Adults should alternate training so as to address each major muscle group 2-3 days per week
  3. Adults interested in gaining strength and power should perform 8-12 repetitions of a greater resistance, while individuals seeking muscular endurance should perform 15-20 repetitions of a lower resistance
  4. Adults should wait no longer than 12-24 hours between bouts of resistance training
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10. Heat exhaustion can quickly move to heat stroke. Which of the following is the BEST signal that the body’s ability to regulate itself is quickly shutting down?
  1. Skin becoming pallid
  2. Labored breathing eases
  3. Profuse sweating shuts down
  4. Pulse becomes weak
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