The following Level 3 Exercise Referral mock exam is provided as a FREE resource for anyone working towards the Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.
While the current version of the qualification no longer has an exam, this mock theory resource can serve as a useful revision aid for anyone working towards this exercise referral course, including the Special Populations Diploma.
The questions presented in this assessment provide a realistic flavour of questions that will appear in a live exercise referral setting; many of these questions will also be necessary to complete the worksheets which relate to the ‘Programming Exercise for Referred Clients’ unit within this qualification.
This exam contains 30multiple-choice theory questions and you are required to answer 21 correctly (70%) in order to pass.
Feel free to use this assessment as often as you like. Good luck!
Level 3 Exercise Referral Mock Exam
1/30: What is the correct name for a blue inhaler used by people with asthma?
A
Short-acting beta 2 agonist
B
Long-acting beta 2 agonist
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2/30: Which of the following pre-exercise glucose levels would be classified as an 'absolute' contraindication to exercise?
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3/30: Which one of the following controlled conditions is characterised by flu-like symptoms and swollen and painful joints?
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4/30: Which two areas are the most common sources of pain with patients suffering from intermittent claudication?
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5/30: Which of the following medications would be used for Hypertension?
B
Calcium channel blockers
C
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
D
Prandial glucose regulator
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6/30: Which of the following medications would be used for hypercholesterolemia?
B
Calcium channel blockers
C
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
D
Prandial glucose regulator
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7/30: Which of the following medical conditions can be characterised as a resistance to the effects of insulin?
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8/30: Which of the following medical conditions is associated with 'bariatric' surgery?
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9/30: Which of the following medical conditions places a patient at an increased risk of peripheral neuropathy?
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10/30: Which one of the following is NOT a complication associated with hypertension?
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11/30: Which of the following represents the maximum exercise intensity for patients suffering with intermittent claudication on the pain claudication scale?
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12/30: Which of the following blood pressure measurements would represent the onset of 'stage 3' hypertension?
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13/30: Which of the following medical conditions attacks the myelin sheath of nerves?
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14/30: Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to exercise for diabetic patients?
A
Active retinal haemorrhage (bleeding from the eye)
B
Blood glucose levels exceeding 13.8 mmol/l
C
Blood glucose levels between 6-7 mmol/l
D
Blood glucose levels between 2-3 mmol/l
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15/30: Which of the following conditions is closely linked with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)?
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16/30: Which of the following medical conditions is brought about by a progressive reduction in the production of the neurotransmitter, dopamine?
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17/30: Which of the following represents the minimum weekly target exercise and physical activity energy expenditure for people that are obese?
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18/30: Which of the following would cause a person with obesity to consume more food?
A
Reduced sensitivity to leptin
B
Reduced sensitivity to glucagon
C
Increased sensitivity to insulin
D
Increased sensitivity to cortisol
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19/30: Which of the following represents the male 'at risk' threshold for body composition?
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20/30: According to the Irwin and Morgan Risk Stratification Model, which of the following conditions would be classified as 'medium risk'?
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Osteoarthritis - where physical activity provides symptomatic relief
B
Exercise induced asthma - without other symptoms
C
A smoker - with no known impairment or respiratory dysfunction
D
Type 2 diabetes - controlled by medication
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21/30: Which of the following controlled conditions results in uric acid crystals being deposited in the joint?
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22/30: Which of the following joint structures is most affected in osteoarthritis patients?
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23/30: According to the Irwin and Morgan Risk Stratification Model, which of the following conditions would be classified as 'high risk'?
A
Severe osteoarthritis - with associated immobility
B
Claudication - with cardiac dysfunction
C
Moderate to severe asthma
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24/30: Which of the following waist circumferences has a risk category of 'high' for females?
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25/30: Which of the following classifications of asthma would present less than once a week with brief exacerbations?
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26/30: Which of the following is an inflammatory and systemic condition orthopaedic condition that commonly affects the spine?
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27/30: Which of the following medications used to treat hypertension may cause postural hypotension?
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28/30: Which of the following is NOT an associated complication of hypertension?
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29/30: Which of the following is a precursor condition to osteoporosis?
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30/30: The medical term 'syncope' (pronounced "sin ko pea") describes which of the following?
B
Extremely high blood pressure
C
Extremely low body temperature
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