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ACSM 020-222 Dumps

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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Questions and Answers

Question 1

What action should you take for a 55-year-old client who has three risk factors for heart disease and complains of fatigue on exertion?

Options:

A.

Conduct a submaximal stress test without the presence of a physician.

B.

Conduct a maximal diagnostic stress test in the presence of a physician.

C.

Use a questionnaire to evaluate activity, and do not conduct a test.

D.

Start the client exercising slowly, and test after 6 weeks.

Question 2

Exercise clothing

Options:

A.

Creates an important fashion statement.

B.

Should be bright so that you are easily seen in an aerobics class.

C.

Has only one rule: be comfortable.

D.

Must be safe and performs appropriately, like the exercise equipment.

Question 3

A client's health screening should be administered before

Options:

A.

Any contact with the client.

B.

Any physical activity by the client at your facility.

C.

Fitness assessment or programming.

D.

The initial "walk-through" showing of a facility.

Question 4

Relative contraindications for exercise testing are conditions for which

Options:

A.

A physician should be present during the testing procedures.

B.

Exercise testing should not be performed until the condition improves.

C.

Exercise testing will not provide accurate assessment of health-related fitness.

D.

Professional judgment about the risks and benefits of testing should determine whether to conduct an assessment.

Question 5

Safety procedures for clinical staff help protect them from

Options:

A.

Bloodborne pathogens.

B.

Theft.

C.

Violent patients.

D.

Work-related injuries.

Question 6

Chronic soreness and fatigue are symptoms of

Options:

A.

Hyperglycemia.

B.

Strain.

C.

Overuse injury.

D.

Hypoglyeemia.

Question 7

Which of the following formulae is used for determining workload on a bicycle ergometer?

Options:

A.

Belt length x resistance x grade.

B.

Belt length x resistance x revolutions pedaled per minute.

C.

Resistance x distance flywheel traveled per revolution x revolutions per minute.

D.

Resistance x distance flywheel traveled per revolution.

Question 8

Flexibility is a measure of the

Options:

A.

Disease-free ROM about a joint.

B.

Effort-free ROM about a joint.

C.

Habitually used ROM about a joint.

D.

Pain-free ROM about a joint.

Question 9

What is the most appropriate action in assisting a person suffering from a seizure?

Options:

A.

Hold the person down so that he or she does not hurt himself or herself.

B.

Do not touch the person, but be sure that he or she is in a safe area.

C.

Place a wedge in the person's mouth so that he or she does not swallow the tongue.

D.

Ignore the person, and allow the seizure to pass.

Question 10

Beyond the general safety parameters, such as keeping equipment in good repair, a facility must create a safe environment for any individual, especially

Options:

A.

Guest clients.

B.

Staff.

C.

Health care providers.

D.

Special populations.

Question 11

How can exercise equipment add to the risk of participation?

Options:

A.

Because it is e} pensive.

B.

Because it is hard to move.

C.

Because it is used incorrectly.

D.

Because of the time one waits to use it.

Question 12

A male client is 42 years old. His father died of a heart attack at age 62. He has a consistent resting blood pressure (measured over 6 weeks) of 132/86 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 5.4 mmol/L. Based on his CAD risk stratification, which of the following activities is appropriate?

Options:

A.

Maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.

B.

Sub maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.

C.

Vigorous exercise without a previous medical assessment.

D.

Vigorous exercise without a previous physician-supervised exercise test.

Question 13

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

Options:

A.

Abdominal curl-ups/

B.

Unloaded flexion/extension of the spine.

C.

Neutral spine during all exercises.

D.

Controlled leg press or squat with light weights.

Question 14

The emergency response system (EMS) is:

Options:

A.

The combination of the ambulance and the emergency room.

B.

Critical for the staff to be able to respond adequately to an emergency.

C.

The protocol used to practice safety plans.

D.

Required by most health departments.

Question 15

The treatment modality RICES includes all of the following EXCEPT

Options:

A.

Covering.

B.

Ice.

C.

Stabilization.

D.

Rest.

Question 16

The most accurate screening method for signs and symptoms of CAD is a

Options:

A.

Maximal exercise test with a 12-lead ECG.

B.

Submaximal exercise test with a 12-lead ECG.

C.

Discontinuous protocol, stopping at 85% of maximal heart rate.

D.

Continuous protocol, stopping at 85% of maximal heart rate.

Question 17

Documentation in the context of emergency response commonly refers to

Options:

A.

Records of each exercise session.

B.

Records of attendance.

C.

Records of all emergency situations.

D.

Manuals for all emergency equipment.

Question 18

Two individuals have the same body weight, gender, ethnic background, and skinfold measurement results. One is 25 years old; the other is 45 years. Given this scenmio, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Options:

A.

They both have the same percentage of body fat.

B.

The 25-year-old individual is fatter.

C.

The 45-year-old individual is fatter.

D.

Who is fatter cannot be determined from the information given.

Question 19

In cleaning the facility and equipment, what must an operator be aware of?

Options:

A.

That signs are written clearly.

B.

That surfaces are brightly colored.

C.

That solutions and cleaning materials are safe for the skin and hypoallergenic.

D.

That disinfectants smell pleasant.

Question 20

Symptoms of hyperglycemia include all of the following EXCEPT

Options:

A.

Tremor.

B.

Confusion.

C.

Bradycardia.

D.

Slurred speech.

Question 21

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

Options:

A.

Low cholesterol «125 mol).

B.

Diastolic BP greater than 105 mm Hg.

C.

Intermittent premature ventricular contractions.

D.

Low blood sugar «100 mg/dL).

Question 22

Lead V is located at the

Options:

A.

Fifth intercostal space, left sternal border.

B.

Midclavicular line, fourth intercostal space.

C.

Fourth intercostal space, right sternal border.

D.

Midclavicular line, lateral to the xiphoid process.

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