Question 1

What is the function of the tricuspid valve?

Accepted Answer

A)  It acts as a pacemaker. 
B)  To pump blood through the heart. 
C)  Prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium. 
D)  Prevents backflow of blood to the right atrium. 
A)  It acts as a pacemaker. 
B)  To pump blood through the heart. 
C)  Prevents backflow of blood to the left atrium. 
D)  Prevents backflow of blood to the right atrium.

Question 2

In what plane does the lower leg move during the seated knee extension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sagittal 
B)  Frontal 
C)  Transverse 
D)  Median 
A)  Sagittal 
B)  Frontal 
C)  Transverse 
D)  Median

Question 3

Which of the following describes a Valsalva maneuver performed during a free weight biceps curl?

Accepted Answer

A)  a normal part of the concentric phase of the exercise. 
B)  inspiration of air through an open glottis. 
C)  a normal part of the eccentric phase of the exercise. 
D)  expiration of air against a closed glottis. 
A)  a normal part of the concentric phase of the exercise. 
B)  inspiration of air through an open glottis. 
C)  a normal part of the eccentric phase of the exercise. 
D)  expiration of air against a closed glottis.

Question 4

One difference between over-reaching and overtraining is that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Over-reaching is a syndrome commonly seen in athletes involving prolonged periods of fatigue whereas overtraining is a temporary condition of mental stress that may impair performance. 
B)  Overtraining may be a planned phase of high-intensity exercise common to elite athletes whereas over-reaching involves a similar phase in novice athletes. 
C)  Over-reaching involves poor nutrition and high-intensity exercise whereas overtraining only involves high-intensity exercise and normal nutritional practices. 
D)  Overtraining involves a syndrome of prolonged fatigue in athletes whereas over-reaching may be planned, short-term training phase of high-intensity exercise followed by short-term recovery. 
A)  Over-reaching is a syndrome commonly seen in athletes involving prolonged periods of fatigue whereas overtraining is a temporary condition of mental stress that may impair performance. 
B)  Overtraining may be a planned phase of high-intensity exercise common to elite athletes whereas over-reaching involves a similar phase in novice athletes. 
C)  Over-reaching involves poor nutrition and high-intensity exercise whereas overtraining only involves high-intensity exercise and normal nutritional practices. 
D)  Overtraining involves a syndrome of prolonged fatigue in athletes whereas over-reaching may be planned, short-term training phase of high-intensity exercise followed by short-term recovery.

Question 5

Which is true about energy content of the macronutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat = 9 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, water = 0 kcal/gram 
B)  carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram 
C)  water = 0 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram 
D)  protein = 9 kcal/gram, fat = 4 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 4 kcal/gram 
A)  fat = 9 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, water = 0 kcal/gram 
B)  carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram 
C)  water = 0 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram 
D)  protein = 9 kcal/gram, fat = 4 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 4 kcal/gram

Question 6

What position should women in their second or third trimester of pregnancy avoid when performing exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prone 
B)  Supine 
C)  On their side 
D)  On all fours (hands and knees) 
A)  Prone 
B)  Supine 
C)  On their side 
D)  On all fours (hands and knees)

Question 7

If you are palpating the thumb side of the forearm in the wrist area, what pulse are you checking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humeral 
B)  Ulnar 
C)  Brachial 
D)  Radial 
A)  Humeral 
B)  Ulnar 
C)  Brachial 
D)  Radial

Question 8

Overtraining symptoms may include ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased neuromuscular strength 
B)  increased body weight 
C)  reduced submaximal heart rates 
D)  decreased creatine kinase levels in the skeletal muscle 
A)  decreased neuromuscular strength 
B)  increased body weight 
C)  reduced submaximal heart rates 
D)  decreased creatine kinase levels in the skeletal muscle

Question 9

When proctoring the AHA/ACSM Health/Fitness Facility Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire to a new client, you learn that he may need to use a facility with a medically qualified staff or need a physician's referral.  What sole aspect of his history would put him in that category?

Accepted Answer

A)  His blood cholesterol level is 250mg/dL (6.5 mmol/L) 
B)  His blood pressure is 160/90 mm Hg 
C)  He experiences chest discomfort with exertion 
D)  He smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day 
A)  His blood cholesterol level is 250mg/dL (6.5 mmol/L) 
B)  His blood pressure is 160/90 mm Hg 
C)  He experiences chest discomfort with exertion 
D)  He smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day

Question 10

Which is the most important exercise to include in an overall training plan for an apparently healthy automobile mechanic who performs daily overhead movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lat pulldown 
B)  Upright row 
C)  Biceps curl 
D)  Shoulder press 
A)  Lat pulldown 
B)  Upright row 
C)  Biceps curl 
D)  Shoulder press

Question 11

What was the purpose of the original Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion?

Accepted Answer

A)  To estimate oxygen consumption during exercise 
B)  To determine the level of fatigue during exercise 
C)  To estimate systolic and diastolic blood pressure during exercise 
D)  To estimate subject's immediate intrinsic motivation during exercise 
A)  To estimate oxygen consumption during exercise 
B)  To determine the level of fatigue during exercise 
C)  To estimate systolic and diastolic blood pressure during exercise 
D)  To estimate subject's immediate intrinsic motivation during exercise

Question 12

What is the recommended range of essential body fat necessary for normal physiological function?

Accepted Answer

A)  3-5% for males; 6-8% for females 
B)  3-5% for males; 8-12% for females 
C)  6-13% for males; 13-22% for females 
D)  13-18% for males; 20-35% for females 
A)  3-5% for males; 6-8% for females 
B)  3-5% for males; 8-12% for females 
C)  6-13% for males; 13-22% for females 
D)  13-18% for males; 20-35% for females

Question 13

Which of the following is characterized as a plane (uniaxial) joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coxal (hip) 
B)  Atlantooccipital 
C)  Radiocarpal (wrist) 
D)  Sacroiliac 
A)  Coxal (hip) 
B)  Atlantooccipital 
C)  Radiocarpal (wrist) 
D)  Sacroiliac

Question 14

Cardiac output is a product of heart rate multiplied by ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral resistance. 
B)  blood pressure. 
C)  blood volume. 
D)  stroke volume. 
A)  peripheral resistance. 
B)  blood pressure. 
C)  blood volume. 
D)  stroke volume.

Question 15

When considering the acute responses of arm versus leg exercise, which is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the same work load, systolic blood pressure is lower with arm exercise. 
B)  At the same work load, diastolic blood pressure is lower with arm exercise. 
C)  At the peak work load, systolic blood pressure is greater with arm exercise. 
D)  At the peak work load, oxygen consumption is greater with leg exercise. 
A)  At the same work load, systolic blood pressure is lower with arm exercise. 
B)  At the same work load, diastolic blood pressure is lower with arm exercise. 
C)  At the peak work load, systolic blood pressure is greater with arm exercise. 
D)  At the peak work load, oxygen consumption is greater with leg exercise.

Question 16

What muscle extends the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supinator teres 
B)  Pronator teres 
C)  Biceps brachii 
D)  Triceps brachii 
A)  Supinator teres 
B)  Pronator teres 
C)  Biceps brachii 
D)  Triceps brachii

Question 17

Which of the following screening mechanisms would best optimize safety during exercise testing and aid in the development of a safe and effective exercise prescription?

Accepted Answer

A)  Postural analysis and bone density screening 
B)  Health history screening to determine risk stratification 
C)  PAR-Q form and prudent goal setting 
D)  Health history screening to identify metabolic syndrome 
A)  Postural analysis and bone density screening 
B)  Health history screening to determine risk stratification 
C)  PAR-Q form and prudent goal setting 
D)  Health history screening to identify metabolic syndrome

Question 18

Which of the following indicates the reason why a female who is pregnant should avoid exercise in the supine position after the first trimester?

Accepted Answer

A)  obstruction of arterial blood flow 
B)  risk of orthostatic hypotension due to obstructed venous return 
C)  obstruction of the diaphragm 
D)  risk of decreased oxygen consumption due to pressure on the uterus 
A)  obstruction of arterial blood flow 
B)  risk of orthostatic hypotension due to obstructed venous return 
C)  obstruction of the diaphragm 
D)  risk of decreased oxygen consumption due to pressure on the uterus

Question 19

What does it mean if a specific activity is contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perform less-intensively than normal 
B)  Do not perform it as often 
C)  Perform it slower than normal 
D)  Do not perform at all 
A)  Perform less-intensively than normal 
B)  Do not perform it as often 
C)  Perform it slower than normal 
D)  Do not perform at all

Question 20

According to the Food Guide Pyramid, how should fats and oils be used in the diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sparingly 
B)  Equal the daily intake of protein 
C)  Be consumed only with breakfast 
D)  Should make up at least 30% of each meal 
A)  Sparingly 
B)  Equal the daily intake of protein 
C)  Be consumed only with breakfast 
D)  Should make up at least 30% of each meal

What is the function of the tricuspid valve?

In what plane does the lower leg move during the seated knee extension?

Which of the following describes a Valsalva maneuver performed during a free weight biceps curl?

One difference between over-reaching and overtraining is that ______.

Which is true about energy content of the macronutrients?

What position should women in their second or third trimester of pregnancy avoid when performing exercise?

If you are palpating the thumb side of the forearm in the wrist area, what pulse are you checking?

Overtraining symptoms may include ______.

When proctoring the AHA/ACSM Health/Fitness Facility Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire to a new client, you learn that he may need to use a facility with a medically qualified staff or need a physician's referral. What sole aspect of his history would put him in that category?

Which is the most important exercise to include in an overall training plan for an apparently healthy automobile mechanic who performs daily overhead movements?

What was the purpose of the original Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion?

What is the recommended range of essential body fat necessary for normal physiological function?

Which of the following is characterized as a plane (uniaxial) joint?

Cardiac output is a product of heart rate multiplied by ___________.

When considering the acute responses of arm versus leg exercise, which is true?

What muscle extends the elbow?

Which of the following screening mechanisms would best optimize safety during exercise testing and aid in the development of a safe and effective exercise prescription?

Which of the following indicates the reason why a female who is pregnant should avoid exercise in the supine position after the first trimester?

What does it mean if a specific activity is contraindicated?

According to the Food Guide Pyramid, how should fats and oils be used in the diet?

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What is the function of the tricuspid valve?

In what plane does the lower leg move during the seated knee extension?

Which of the following describes a Valsalva maneuver performed during a free weight biceps curl?

One difference between over-reaching and overtraining is that ______.

Which is true about energy content of the macronutrients?

What position should women in their second or third trimester of pregnancy avoid when performing exercise?

If you are palpating the thumb side of the forearm in the wrist area, what pulse are you checking?

Overtraining symptoms may include ______.

When proctoring the AHA/ACSM Health/Fitness Facility Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire to a new client, you learn that he may need to use a facility with a medically qualified staff or need a physician's referral. What sole aspect of his history would put him in that category?

Which is the most important exercise to include in an overall training plan for an apparently healthy automobile mechanic who performs daily overhead movements?

What was the purpose of the original Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion?

What is the recommended range of essential body fat necessary for normal physiological function?

Which of the following is characterized as a plane (uniaxial) joint?

Cardiac output is a product of heart rate multiplied by ___________.

When considering the acute responses of arm versus leg exercise, which is true?

What muscle extends the elbow?

Which of the following screening mechanisms would best optimize safety during exercise testing and aid in the development of a safe and effective exercise prescription?

Which of the following indicates the reason why a female who is pregnant should avoid exercise in the supine position after the first trimester?

What does it mean if a specific activity is contraindicated?

According to the Food Guide Pyramid, how should fats and oils be used in the diet?

ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Exercise Leadership and Client Education

Exercise Programming and Implementation

Initial Client Consultation and Assessment

Legal and Professional Business and Marketing

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