COKO Exam Prep 2023 with complete solution
Underweight
What is a person with a BMI of 17.5 considered?
Beta blocker
Which class of medication has the greatest influence on both resting and exercise heart
rate?
a. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
b. Statin
c. Beta blocker
d. Diuretic
When the applied load exceeds the failure tolerance of the tissue
In general, when does injury or failure of a tissue occur?
a. Whenever a load is applied to the tissue
b. When the applied load exceeds the failure tolerance of a tissue
c. When the applied load is followed by a period of rest
d. When the failure tolerance of the tissue exceeds the applied load
This person's CV fitness is low
a 25-year old male produces a relative VO2 max of 25 mL/kg/min on a treadmill test.
What should the kinesiologist conclude?
a. This person's CV fitness is very high for his cohort
b. This person's CV fitness is average...
c. This person's CV fitness is very low...
d. It is difficult to assess cardiovascular fitness from his VO2 max score
Explain that weight will be an issue post-surgery and discuss lifestyle
modification
Mr. Ron, 44 years old, presents to the clinic with a physician's referral for weight
management and pre-anthroscopic knee surgery strengthening. Mr. Ron is 103.6kg with
30% BF, on a 168 cm frame and a weekend athlete. What should the kinesiologist do?
a. Tell him to lose some weight before surgery and drop calories by 1,000 per day
b. Explain that weight will be an issue post-surgery and discuss lifestyle modification
c. Suggest that he start a high-intensity plyometric program
d. Focus on a pre-surgery rehabilitation plan for his knee
a. Children typically have a lower SV than adults
Why is HR higher, both at rest and during exercise, in children?
a. Children typically have a lower stroke volume than adults
b. Children have lower peripheral resistance than adults
c. Children have an increased ability to sweat
d. Children have an increased vascular stiffness
d. It protracts and holds the scapula against the thoracic wall
What action does the serratus anterior have on the scapula?
a. It depresses and retracts
b. It retracts and rotates to depress the glenoid cavity
c. It depresses and rotates the scapula downward
d. It protracts and holds the scapula against the thoracic wall
d. Increased CO, decreased MO
, The kinesiologist is starting a training program with low-altitude athletes at a high
altitude. What effect does high-altitude exposure have on the heart during exercise
during similar intensity exercise at sea level?
a. Increased cardiac output (CO), decreased myocardial oxygen (MO) requirements
b. Decreased CO, increased MO requirements
c. Decreased CO, decreased MO requirements
d. Increased CO, decreased MO
a. Abduction
Which task will be most limiting for a person with a supraspinatus injury?
a. Abduction
b. Flexion
c. Extension
d. Horizontal adduction
b. Force, repetition and postures
What are the primary ergonomic risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders?
a. Postures, vibration, and work methods
b. Force, repetition and postures
c. Repetition, force, and vibration
d. Work methods, vibration, and temperatire
c. Systolic and mean arterial pressure increase, diastolic pressure stays the same
For a healthy individual, how is blood pressure affected during exercise with a
progressive increase of intensity?
a. systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures increase
b. systole inc., diastole dec., mean arterial ---
c. systolic and mean arterial +, diastolic ---,
d. syst and diastol +, mean arterial ---
a. Above-elbow height
A worker is required to perform precises work tasks, such as writing or drawing, from a
standing position. Which working height is considered most desirable to perform these
tasks?
a. Above-elbow height
b. at-elbow height
c. slightly-below elbow height
d. significantly-below elbow height
c. Adduction
Which movement is most likely to become limited following damage to the gracilis
muscle?
a. Hip abd.
b. Hip ext. rot.
c. Hip add.
d. Knee extension
c. Heat sensitivity, bladder dysfunction, and cognitive defecits
Which of the following signs and symptoms are expected for an individual with MS?
a. Diiffuse non-articular pain, multiple tender points and sleep disturbance
b. Pain during joint use, cartilage destruction and gait problems
Underweight
What is a person with a BMI of 17.5 considered?
Beta blocker
Which class of medication has the greatest influence on both resting and exercise heart
rate?
a. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
b. Statin
c. Beta blocker
d. Diuretic
When the applied load exceeds the failure tolerance of the tissue
In general, when does injury or failure of a tissue occur?
a. Whenever a load is applied to the tissue
b. When the applied load exceeds the failure tolerance of a tissue
c. When the applied load is followed by a period of rest
d. When the failure tolerance of the tissue exceeds the applied load
This person's CV fitness is low
a 25-year old male produces a relative VO2 max of 25 mL/kg/min on a treadmill test.
What should the kinesiologist conclude?
a. This person's CV fitness is very high for his cohort
b. This person's CV fitness is average...
c. This person's CV fitness is very low...
d. It is difficult to assess cardiovascular fitness from his VO2 max score
Explain that weight will be an issue post-surgery and discuss lifestyle
modification
Mr. Ron, 44 years old, presents to the clinic with a physician's referral for weight
management and pre-anthroscopic knee surgery strengthening. Mr. Ron is 103.6kg with
30% BF, on a 168 cm frame and a weekend athlete. What should the kinesiologist do?
a. Tell him to lose some weight before surgery and drop calories by 1,000 per day
b. Explain that weight will be an issue post-surgery and discuss lifestyle modification
c. Suggest that he start a high-intensity plyometric program
d. Focus on a pre-surgery rehabilitation plan for his knee
a. Children typically have a lower SV than adults
Why is HR higher, both at rest and during exercise, in children?
a. Children typically have a lower stroke volume than adults
b. Children have lower peripheral resistance than adults
c. Children have an increased ability to sweat
d. Children have an increased vascular stiffness
d. It protracts and holds the scapula against the thoracic wall
What action does the serratus anterior have on the scapula?
a. It depresses and retracts
b. It retracts and rotates to depress the glenoid cavity
c. It depresses and rotates the scapula downward
d. It protracts and holds the scapula against the thoracic wall
d. Increased CO, decreased MO
, The kinesiologist is starting a training program with low-altitude athletes at a high
altitude. What effect does high-altitude exposure have on the heart during exercise
during similar intensity exercise at sea level?
a. Increased cardiac output (CO), decreased myocardial oxygen (MO) requirements
b. Decreased CO, increased MO requirements
c. Decreased CO, decreased MO requirements
d. Increased CO, decreased MO
a. Abduction
Which task will be most limiting for a person with a supraspinatus injury?
a. Abduction
b. Flexion
c. Extension
d. Horizontal adduction
b. Force, repetition and postures
What are the primary ergonomic risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders?
a. Postures, vibration, and work methods
b. Force, repetition and postures
c. Repetition, force, and vibration
d. Work methods, vibration, and temperatire
c. Systolic and mean arterial pressure increase, diastolic pressure stays the same
For a healthy individual, how is blood pressure affected during exercise with a
progressive increase of intensity?
a. systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures increase
b. systole inc., diastole dec., mean arterial ---
c. systolic and mean arterial +, diastolic ---,
d. syst and diastol +, mean arterial ---
a. Above-elbow height
A worker is required to perform precises work tasks, such as writing or drawing, from a
standing position. Which working height is considered most desirable to perform these
tasks?
a. Above-elbow height
b. at-elbow height
c. slightly-below elbow height
d. significantly-below elbow height
c. Adduction
Which movement is most likely to become limited following damage to the gracilis
muscle?
a. Hip abd.
b. Hip ext. rot.
c. Hip add.
d. Knee extension
c. Heat sensitivity, bladder dysfunction, and cognitive defecits
Which of the following signs and symptoms are expected for an individual with MS?
a. Diiffuse non-articular pain, multiple tender points and sleep disturbance
b. Pain during joint use, cartilage destruction and gait problems
