Question 1

The C-shaped cartilages of the trachea allow all of the following to occur EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ciliated movement of mucus-secreting cells. 
B)  Distention of the esophagus. 
C)  Maintenance of open airway. 
D)  Prevention of tracheal collapse during pressure changes. 
A)  Ciliated movement of mucus-secreting cells. 
B)  Distention of the esophagus. 
C)  Maintenance of open airway. 
D)  Prevention of tracheal collapse during pressure changes.

Question 2

The manager's role in staff education is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Valuable, because it looks good to the owners. 
B)  To create many opportunities for educating the staff. 
C)  To let the staff handle their own education but also to encourage it. 
D)  Not very valuable, because member retention and sales are the key to any program. 
A)  Valuable, because it looks good to the owners. 
B)  To create many opportunities for educating the staff. 
C)  To let the staff handle their own education but also to encourage it. 
D)  Not very valuable, because member retention and sales are the key to any program.

Question 3

The prime movers for extension of the knee are the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Biceps femoris. 
B)  Biceps brachii. 
C)  Quadriceps femoris. 
D)  Gastrocnemius. 
A)  Biceps femoris. 
B)  Biceps brachii. 
C)  Quadriceps femoris. 
D)  Gastrocnemius.

Question 4

A specific benefit of regular exercise for patients with angina is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved ischemic threshold at which angina symptoms occur. 
B)  Increased myocardial oxygen demand at the same submaximal levels. 
C)  Eradication of all symptoms. 
D)  Elevation of BP. 
A)  Improved ischemic threshold at which angina symptoms occur. 
B)  Increased myocardial oxygen demand at the same submaximal levels. 
C)  Eradication of all symptoms. 
D)  Elevation of BP.

Question 5

Initial training sessions for a person with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease most likely would NOT include

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous cycling activity at 70%ofVo max for 30 minutes. 
B)  Use ofdyspnea scales, RPE scales, and pursed-lip breathing instruction. 
C)  Intermittent bouts of activity on a variety of modalities (exercise followed by short rest). 
D)  Encouraging the client to achieve an intensity either at or above the anaerobic threshold. 
A)  Continuous cycling activity at 70%ofVo max for 30 minutes. 
B)  Use ofdyspnea scales, RPE scales, and pursed-lip breathing instruction. 
C)  Intermittent bouts of activity on a variety of modalities (exercise followed by short rest). 
D)  Encouraging the client to achieve an intensity either at or above the anaerobic threshold.

Question 6

Using the original Borg scale, it is recommended that the exercise intensity elicit an RPE within the range of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 to 12. 
B)  12 to 16. 
C)  14 to 18. 
D)  6 to 10. 
A)  8 to 12. 
B)  12 to 16. 
C)  14 to 18. 
D)  6 to 10.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a muscle type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skeletal. 
B)  Smooth. 
C)  Cardiac. 
D)  Generic. 
A)  Skeletal. 
B)  Smooth. 
C)  Cardiac. 
D)  Generic.

Question 8

The idea that intention is the most important determinant of behavior is a central component of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Relapse Prevention Model. 
B)  Social Cognitive Theory. 
C)  Theory of Planned Behavior. 
D)  Transtheoretical Model. 
A)  Relapse Prevention Model. 
B)  Social Cognitive Theory. 
C)  Theory of Planned Behavior. 
D)  Transtheoretical Model.

Question 9

Cardiac output is a function of heart rate and stroke volume. In children, why is heart rate higher at rest and during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because in children, stroke volume is directly related to how much left ventricular stiffness reduces diastolic filling. 
B)  Because in children, cardiac output is regulated more by peripheral resistance than V02 max by any other variable. 
C)  Because children typically have a lower stroke volume compared to adults. 
D)  Because children typically have a more elevated peripheral resistance compared to adults. 
A)  Because in children, stroke volume is directly related to how much left ventricular stiffness reduces diastolic filling. 
B)  Because in children, cardiac output is regulated more by peripheral resistance than V02 max by any other variable. 
C)  Because children typically have a lower stroke volume compared to adults. 
D)  Because children typically have a more elevated peripheral resistance compared to adults.

Question 10

A decisional balance sheet is used to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess barriers and benefits for physical activity or exercise. 
B)  Determine a person's self-efficacy. 
C)  Determine a person's readiness to change behavior. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Assess barriers and benefits for physical activity or exercise. 
B)  Determine a person's self-efficacy. 
C)  Determine a person's readiness to change behavior. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

Which of the following are symptoms of anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Panic attacks. 
B)  Increased nervousness. 
C)  Feelings of being "on edge". 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Panic attacks. 
B)  Increased nervousness. 
C)  Feelings of being "on edge". 
D)  All of the above.

Question 12

The Transtheoretical Model assumes that individuals ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Move through the stages of behavioral change at a steady pace. 
B)  Only progress forward through the stages. 
C)  Move back and forth along the stage continuum. 
D)  Tend to use behavioral processes during the earlier stages of change. 
A)  Move through the stages of behavioral change at a steady pace. 
B)  Only progress forward through the stages. 
C)  Move back and forth along the stage continuum. 
D)  Tend to use behavioral processes during the earlier stages of change.

Question 13

A client must be given specific instructions for the days preceding a fitness assessment. Which of the following is NOT a necessary instruction to a client for a fitness assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men and women should avoid liquids for 12 hours before the test. 
B)  Clients should be instructed to avoid alcohol, tobacco products, or caffeine at least 3 hours before the test. 
C)  Clients should avoid strenuous exercise or physical activity on the day of the test. 
D)  Men and women should be instructed to get an adequate amount of sleep the night before the assessment. 
A)  Men and women should avoid liquids for 12 hours before the test. 
B)  Clients should be instructed to avoid alcohol, tobacco products, or caffeine at least 3 hours before the test. 
C)  Clients should avoid strenuous exercise or physical activity on the day of the test. 
D)  Men and women should be instructed to get an adequate amount of sleep the night before the assessment.

Question 14

Which of the following bones articulates proximally with the sternal manubrium and distally with the scapula and is helpful to palpate in electrode placement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scapula. 
B)  Sternum. 
C)  Clavicle. 
D)  Twelfth rib. 
A)  Scapula. 
B)  Sternum. 
C)  Clavicle. 
D)  Twelfth rib.

Question 15

In the organization of skeletal muscle, the muscle cell contains the contractile proteins. Which of the following is a contractile protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myosin. 
B)  Muscle fascicle. 
C)  Myofibril. 
D)  Muscle fiber. 
A)  Myosin. 
B)  Muscle fascicle. 
C)  Myofibril. 
D)  Muscle fiber.

Question 16

A comprehensive clinical exercise rehabilitation program __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Is based on historical features of program administration. 
B)  Adapts to trends in program services. 
C)  Is limited in scope and practice. 
D)  Is the same for the entire client population served. 
A)  Is based on historical features of program administration. 
B)  Adapts to trends in program services. 
C)  Is limited in scope and practice. 
D)  Is the same for the entire client population served.

Question 17

The total number of muscle fibers is fixed at an early age, but __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  At adolescence, males exhibit rapid hypertrophy of muscle. 
B)  In comparison to males, females exhibit a more rapid hypertrophy of muscle. 
C)  Males lose muscle mass faster at an early age when they remain sedentary. 
D)  Males tend to exhibit muscle hypertrophy at a later age than females. 
A)  At adolescence, males exhibit rapid hypertrophy of muscle. 
B)  In comparison to males, females exhibit a more rapid hypertrophy of muscle. 
C)  Males lose muscle mass faster at an early age when they remain sedentary. 
D)  Males tend to exhibit muscle hypertrophy at a later age than females.

Question 18

What is the best way that an administrator can educate the fitness staff?

Accepted Answer

A)  Voicing his or her opinion. 
B)  Joining fitness organizations, and subscribing to fitness journals. 
C)  Buying fitness videos. 
D)  Reading the newspaper. 
A)  Voicing his or her opinion. 
B)  Joining fitness organizations, and subscribing to fitness journals. 
C)  Buying fitness videos. 
D)  Reading the newspaper.

Question 19

Metabolic syndrome (also referred to a syndrome X or the deadly quartet) is comprised of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevated TC, obesity, diabetes, and physical inactivity. 
B)  Central obesity, elevated LDL cholesterol, diabetes, and physical inactivity. 
C)  Low HDL cholesterol, cigarette smoking, hypertension, and physical inactivity. 
D)  Central obesity, elevated triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol, hypertension, and insulin resistance. 
A)  Elevated TC, obesity, diabetes, and physical inactivity. 
B)  Central obesity, elevated LDL cholesterol, diabetes, and physical inactivity. 
C)  Low HDL cholesterol, cigarette smoking, hypertension, and physical inactivity. 
D)  Central obesity, elevated triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol, hypertension, and insulin resistance.

Question 20

2max Advancing age brings a progressive decline in bone mineral density and calcium content; this process is accelerated in women immediately following menopause. Which condition is commonly associated with this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoarthritis. 
B)  Osteoporosis. 
C)  Arthritis. 
D)  Epiphysitis. 
A)  Osteoarthritis. 
B)  Osteoporosis. 
C)  Arthritis. 
D)  Epiphysitis.

The C-shaped cartilages of the trachea allow all of the following to occur EXCEPT __________.

The manager's role in staff education is __________.

The prime movers for extension of the knee are the __________.

A specific benefit of regular exercise for patients with angina is __________.

Initial training sessions for a person with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease most likely would NOT include

Using the original Borg scale, it is recommended that the exercise intensity elicit an RPE within the range of __________.

Which of the following is NOT a muscle type?

The idea that intention is the most important determinant of behavior is a central component of the __________.

Cardiac output is a function of heart rate and stroke volume. In children, why is heart rate higher at rest and during exercise?

A decisional balance sheet is used to __________.

Which of the following are symptoms of anxiety?

The Transtheoretical Model assumes that individuals ___________.

A client must be given specific instructions for the days preceding a fitness assessment. Which of the following is NOT a necessary instruction to a client for a fitness assessment?

Which of the following bones articulates proximally with the sternal manubrium and distally with the scapula and is helpful to palpate in electrode placement?

In the organization of skeletal muscle, the muscle cell contains the contractile proteins. Which of the following is a contractile protein?

A comprehensive clinical exercise rehabilitation program __________.

The total number of muscle fibers is fixed at an early age, but __________.

What is the best way that an administrator can educate the fitness staff?

Metabolic syndrome (also referred to a syndrome X or the deadly quartet) is comprised of _________.

2max Advancing age brings a progressive decline in bone mineral density and calcium content; this process is accelerated in women immediately following menopause. Which condition is commonly associated with this condition?

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Exam 2: ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist

The C-shaped cartilages of the trachea allow all of the following to occur EXCEPT __________.

The manager's role in staff education is __________.

The prime movers for extension of the knee are the __________.

A specific benefit of regular exercise for patients with angina is __________.

Initial training sessions for a person with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease most likely would NOT include

Using the original Borg scale, it is recommended that the exercise intensity elicit an RPE within the range of __________.

Which of the following is NOT a muscle type?

The idea that intention is the most important determinant of behavior is a central component of the __________.

Cardiac output is a function of heart rate and stroke volume. In children, why is heart rate higher at rest and during exercise?

A decisional balance sheet is used to __________.

Which of the following are symptoms of anxiety?

The Transtheoretical Model assumes that individuals ___________.

A client must be given specific instructions for the days preceding a fitness assessment. Which of the following is NOT a necessary instruction to a client for a fitness assessment?

Which of the following bones articulates proximally with the sternal manubrium and distally with the scapula and is helpful to palpate in electrode placement?

In the organization of skeletal muscle, the muscle cell contains the contractile proteins. Which of the following is a contractile protein?

A comprehensive clinical exercise rehabilitation program __________.

The total number of muscle fibers is fixed at an early age, but __________.

What is the best way that an administrator can educate the fitness staff?

Metabolic syndrome (also referred to a syndrome X or the deadly quartet) is comprised of _________.

2max Advancing age brings a progressive decline in bone mineral density and calcium content; this process is accelerated in women immediately following menopause. Which condition is commonly associated with this condition?

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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