Question 1

In the ECG strip shown below, what disorder is indicated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subendocardial ischemia. 
B)  Transmural ischemia. 
C)  Acute inferior MI. 
D)  Posterior MI (From Goldberger AL: Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach, 6th ed. St. Louis, Mosby, 1999,p91.) 
A)  Subendocardial ischemia. 
B)  Transmural ischemia. 
C)  Acute inferior MI. 
D)  Posterior MI (From Goldberger AL: Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach, 6th ed. St. Louis, Mosby, 1999,p91.)

Question 2

An exercise program for elderly persons generally should emphasize increased __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequency. 
B)  Intensity. 
C)  Duration. 
D)  Intensity and frequency. 
A)  Frequency. 
B)  Intensity. 
C)  Duration. 
D)  Intensity and frequency.

Question 3

Which of the following would be the best recommendation for exercise training in a hot and humid, outdoor environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wait for approximately 2 weeks to become acclimated to the heat before exercising. 
B)  Use a mode of activity that would increase heat loss by convection (e.g., bicycling, running). 
C)  Reduce the exercise intensity. 
D)  Increase evaporative cooling by wiping away Sweat that forms on the body. 
A)  Wait for approximately 2 weeks to become acclimated to the heat before exercising. 
B)  Use a mode of activity that would increase heat loss by convection (e.g., bicycling, running). 
C)  Reduce the exercise intensity. 
D)  Increase evaporative cooling by wiping away Sweat that forms on the body.

Question 4

The safety of resistance exercise is dependent on all of the following EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Having a personal trainer. 
B)  Proper breathing. 
C)  Speed of movement. 
D)  Body mechanics. 
A)  Having a personal trainer. 
B)  Proper breathing. 
C)  Speed of movement. 
D)  Body mechanics.

Question 5

All of the following are considered possible causes of restrictive lung disease EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scoliosis. 
B)  Obesity. 
C)  Muscular dystrophy. 
D)  Cigarette smoke. 
A)  Scoliosis. 
B)  Obesity. 
C)  Muscular dystrophy. 
D)  Cigarette smoke.

Question 6

Chronic soreness and fatigue are symptoms of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperglycemia. 
B)  Strain. 
C)  Overuse injury. 
D)  Hypoglycemia. 
A)  Hyperglycemia. 
B)  Strain. 
C)  Overuse injury. 
D)  Hypoglycemia.

Question 7

In preventing injuries, hydration is very important, because

Accepted Answer

A)  It controls breathing and the Valsalva maneuver. 
B)  It helps to regulate carbohydrate utilization during cardiovascular exercise. 
C)  It helps to regulate body temperature and electrolyte balance. s 
D)  It helps to prevent blood pooling during the cool-down. 
A)  It controls breathing and the Valsalva maneuver. 
B)  It helps to regulate carbohydrate utilization during cardiovascular exercise. 
C)  It helps to regulate body temperature and electrolyte balance. s 
D)  It helps to prevent blood pooling during the cool-down.

Question 8

The treatment modality RICES includes all of the following EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Covering. 
B)  Ice. 
C)  Stabilization. 
D)  Rest. 
A)  Covering. 
B)  Ice. 
C)  Stabilization. 
D)  Rest.

Question 9

The simplest and most rapid method to produce ATP during exercise is through __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Glycolysis. 
B)  The ATP-PCr system. 
C)  Aerobic metabolism. 
D)  Glycogenolysis. 
A)  Glycolysis. 
B)  The ATP-PCr system. 
C)  Aerobic metabolism. 
D)  Glycogenolysis.

Question 10

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 scenario, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 11

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a benefit of follow up in an emergency situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides information regarding the patient's current status, which may help to determine the cause of the emergency. 
B)  It provides statistics that will help to justify the emergency response program. 
C)  It allows the staff to finalize the incident report. 
D)  It provides information to determine the consequences of the staff's actions. 
A)  It provides information regarding the patient's current status, which may help to determine the cause of the emergency. 
B)  It provides statistics that will help to justify the emergency response program. 
C)  It allows the staff to finalize the incident report. 
D)  It provides information to determine the consequences of the staff's actions.

Question 12

In the ECG strip shown below, which arrhythmia is indicated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrial flutter. 
B)  Atrial fibrillation. 
C)  Premature atrial contractions. 
D)  Atrial tachycardia. 
A)  Atrial flutter. 
B)  Atrial fibrillation. 
C)  Premature atrial contractions. 
D)  Atrial tachycardia.

Question 13

Incident reports are important, because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  They inform the manager which employees are performing poorly. 
B)  They indicate which members are problematic and should be dismissed. 
C)  They document and give details of any incident or problem that occurs. 
D)  State laws often require them. 
A)  They inform the manager which employees are performing poorly. 
B)  They indicate which members are problematic and should be dismissed. 
C)  They document and give details of any incident or problem that occurs. 
D)  State laws often require them.

Question 14

Blood from the peripheral anatomy flows to the heart through the superior and inferior venae cava into the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Right atrium. 
B)  Left atrium. 
C)  Right ventricle. 
D)  Left ventricle. 
A)  Right atrium. 
B)  Left atrium. 
C)  Right ventricle. 
D)  Left ventricle.

Question 15

One of the first actions that a fitness instructor should consider in preventing injury is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Teach the client how to warm-up and cool-down. 
B)  Instruct the client on safety procedures when using the facility. 
C)  Conduct a preparticipation screening. 
D)  Instruct the client on how to use the exercise equipment safely. 
A)  Teach the client how to warm-up and cool-down. 
B)  Instruct the client on safety procedures when using the facility. 
C)  Conduct a preparticipation screening. 
D)  Instruct the client on how to use the exercise equipment safely.

Question 16

One mistake that health care providers and exercise promoters make is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Assume that most individuals are ready to change their behavior. 
B)  Encourage the accumulation of moderate intensity activity throughout the day. 
C)  Legitimize a client's concerns. 
D)  Use the five A's strategy for counseling. 
A)  Assume that most individuals are ready to change their behavior. 
B)  Encourage the accumulation of moderate intensity activity throughout the day. 
C)  Legitimize a client's concerns. 
D)  Use the five A's strategy for counseling.

Question 17

The recommended cardiorespiratory endurance exercise training program for older individuals should be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week. 
B)  50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week. 
C)  40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week. 
D)  50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week. 
A)  40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week. 
B)  50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week. 
C)  40% to 60% of maximum HR, 20 to 30 minutes (multiple sessions of 5-10 min), 3 days per week. 
D)  50% to 70% of HRR, 20 to 30 minutes continuously, 3 days per week.

Question 18

A client in your exercise class has been complaining of back pain with no ridiculer symptoms. This person has been treated medically and is now joining the exercise program to improve flexibility in the low back. Which exercise would be most appropriate for this person to address the stated goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hip flexor stretch. 
B)  Knee-to-chest stretch. 
C)  Gastrocnemius stretch. 
D)  Lateral trunk stretch. 
A)  Hip flexor stretch. 
B)  Knee-to-chest stretch. 
C)  Gastrocnemius stretch. 
D)  Lateral trunk stretch.

Question 19

Which of the following is an appropriate exercise for clients with diabetes and loss of protective sent ion in the extremities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prolonged walking. 
B)  Jogging. 
C)  Step-class exercise. 
D)  Swimming. 
A)  Prolonged walking. 
B)  Jogging. 
C)  Step-class exercise. 
D)  Swimming.

Question 20

Why are records valuable to a fitness program?

Accepted Answer

A)  They help in evaluation of a program. 
B)  They offer music not found on tapes or CDs. 
C)  They help to provide facts in any legal issues. 
D)  They help the front desk to monitor paid and unpaid clients. 
A)  They help in evaluation of a program. 
B)  They offer music not found on tapes or CDs. 
C)  They help to provide facts in any legal issues. 
D)  They help the front desk to monitor paid and unpaid clients.

In the ECG strip shown below, what disorder is indicated?

An exercise program for elderly persons generally should emphasize increased __________.

Which of the following would be the best recommendation for exercise training in a hot and humid, outdoor environment?

The safety of resistance exercise is dependent on all of the following EXCEPT __________.

All of the following are considered possible causes of restrictive lung disease EXCEPT __________.

Chronic soreness and fatigue are symptoms of __________.

In preventing injuries, hydration is very important, because

The treatment modality RICES includes all of the following EXCEPT __________.

The simplest and most rapid method to produce ATP during exercise is through __________.

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 scenario, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a benefit of follow up in an emergency situation?

In the ECG strip shown below, which arrhythmia is indicated?

Incident reports are important, because __________.

Blood from the peripheral anatomy flows to the heart through the superior and inferior venae cava into the __________.

One of the first actions that a fitness instructor should consider in preventing injury is to __________.

One mistake that health care providers and exercise promoters make is to __________.

The recommended cardiorespiratory endurance exercise training program for older individuals should be __________.

A client in your exercise class has been complaining of back pain with no ridiculer symptoms. This person has been treated medically and is now joining the exercise program to improve flexibility in the low back. Which exercise would be most appropriate for this person to address the stated goal?

Which of the following is an appropriate exercise for clients with diabetes and loss of protective sent ion in the extremities?

Why are records valuable to a fitness program?

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Exercise Leadership and Client Education

Exercise Programming and Implementation

Initial Client Consultation and Assessment

Legal and Professional Business and Marketing

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Exam 2: ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist

In the ECG strip shown below, what disorder is indicated?

An exercise program for elderly persons generally should emphasize increased __________.

Which of the following would be the best recommendation for exercise training in a hot and humid, outdoor environment?

The safety of resistance exercise is dependent on all of the following EXCEPT __________.

All of the following are considered possible causes of restrictive lung disease EXCEPT __________.

Chronic soreness and fatigue are symptoms of __________.

In preventing injuries, hydration is very important, because

The treatment modality RICES includes all of the following EXCEPT __________.

The simplest and most rapid method to produce ATP during exercise is through __________.

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 scenario, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a benefit of follow up in an emergency situation?

In the ECG strip shown below, which arrhythmia is indicated?

Incident reports are important, because __________.

Blood from the peripheral anatomy flows to the heart through the superior and inferior venae cava into the __________.

One of the first actions that a fitness instructor should consider in preventing injury is to __________.

One mistake that health care providers and exercise promoters make is to __________.

The recommended cardiorespiratory endurance exercise training program for older individuals should be __________.

A client in your exercise class has been complaining of back pain with no ridiculer symptoms. This person has been treated medically and is now joining the exercise program to improve flexibility in the low back. Which exercise would be most appropriate for this person to address the stated goal?

Which of the following is an appropriate exercise for clients with diabetes and loss of protective sent ion in the extremities?

Why are records valuable to a fitness program?

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

Exercise Leadership and Client Education

Exercise Programming and Implementation

Initial Client Consultation and Assessment

Legal and Professional Business and Marketing

Filters