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ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Questions and Answers

Question 1

A client with a functional capacity of 7 MET, an ejection fraction of 37%, and an ST -

segment depression of 1 mm below baseline on exertion

Options:

A.

Should not exercise until his or her ejection fraction is >50%.

B.

Is considered to be at low risk.

C.

Is considered to be at moderate risk.

D.

Is considered to be at high risk.

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Question 2

Which of the following statements about underwater weighing is TRUE?

Options:

A.

It can divide the body into bone, muscle, and fat components.

B.

It assumes standard densities for bone, muscle, and fat.

C.

It can divide the body into visceral and subcutaneous fat components.

D.

It is a direct method of assessing body composition.

Question 3

The preparation of professional staff should include training in

Options:

A.

Advanced basic life support and ENT.

B.

CPR and basic life support.

C.

CPR and EMS.

D.

Advanced cardiac life support and ENT.

Question 4

Identifying a patient's risk of complications is important. Which of the following is NOT considered to be a common aspect of the risk identification process?

Options:

A.

Laboratory results.

B.

Assessment of cardiac risk.

C.

Review of medical history.

D.

Assessment of work history.

Question 5

The physician's role in an emergency plan is

Options:

A.

Not important, because most facilities are hospital-based and the emergency room is nearby.

B.

Not significant, because a physician is not necessary when testing is conducted.

C.

An agency that certifies a managed care organization.

D.

Critical, because the physician must be present and can handle any emergency situation.

Question 6

The potential benefits and risks of an exercise test should be written in what document?

Options:

A.

Description of services.

B.

Safety plan.

C.

Informed consent.

D.

Exercise waivers.

Question 7

Following termination of a stress test, a 12-lead ECG is

Options:

A.

Monitored immediately, then every 1 to 2 minutes until exercise-induced changes are at baseline.

B.

Monitored immediately, then at 2 and ,5 minutes after the test.

C.

Monitored immediately only.

D.

Monitored and recorded only if any signs or symptoms arise during recovery.

Question 8

Weight room safety should include

Options:

A.

A phone.

B.

Lifting gloves and back belts.

C.

Male trainers to help with spotting.

D.

Safe passageways and use of the buddy system.

Question 9

What are some of the risks for musculoskeletal injury?

Options:

A.

Poor Signage in the facility.

B.

Extrinsic factors – intensity, terrain, equipment.

C.

Intrinsic factors-frequency, attitude, ender.

D.

Membership type

Question 10

Hydrodensitometry (hydrostatic weighing, underwater weighing) has several sources of error. Which of the following is NOT a common source of error when using this technique to determine body composition?

Options:

A.

Measurement of the vital capacity of the lungs.

B.

Interindividual variability in the amount of air in the gastrointestinal tract.

C.

Interindividual variability in the density of the individual lean tissue compartment.

D.

Measurement of the residual volume.

Question 11

What U.S. legislation is critical for operators of fitness facilities to understand and adhere to regarding safety?

Options:

A.

The Americans with Handicaps Act.

B.

The Civil Rights Act of 1966.

C.

The Health Portability Act of 1996.

D.

The Americans with Disabilities Act.

Question 12

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 13

How should a fitness instructor advise a client with regard to progression of the exercise program?

Options:

A.

The progression should be gradual and slow.

B.

The progression should be at specific increments based on a calendar schedule (e.g. add 10% every 2 weeks).

C.

Be aggressive in increasing the program to increase fitness

D.

Progress the program only when the client feels ready.

Question 14

Symptoms of hyperglycemia include all of the following EXCEPT

Options:

A.

Tremor.

B.

Confusion.

C.

Bradycardia.

D.

Slurred speech.

Question 15

Fire, bloodborne pathogens, and power outage should all be included in

Options:

A.

Facility insurance.

B.

Safety plans.

C.

Maintenance plans.

D.

Testing by the facility and staff.

Question 16

Which of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Options:

A.

Hypotension.

B.

Cold, clammy skin.

C.

Tachycardia and slurred speech.

D.

Bronchospasms and hyperventilation.

Question 17

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 18

Safety procedures for clinical staff help protect them from

Options:

A.

Bloodborne pathogens.

B.

Theft.

C.

Violent patients.

D.

Work-related injuries.

Question 19

In developing an emergency plan, program administrators must take into account all of the following factors EXCEPT

Options:

A.

Type of flooring.

B.

Type of electrical wiring.

C.

Ventilation, temperature, and humidity.

D.

Types of exercise equipment.

Question 20

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 21

Which of the following actions involving termination of exercise testing is correct?

Options:

A.

Immediately terminate the test if muscular fatigue occurs.

B.

Initiate the test termination process when cardiac complications occur.

C.

Initiate the test termination process when intermittent premature ventricular contractions are detected on ECG.

D.

Immediately terminate the test when intermittent premature ventricular contractions are detected on ECG.

Question 22

What is the best test to help determine ejection fraction at rest and during exercise?

Options:

A.

Angiography.

B.

Thallium stress test.

C.

Single-proton emission computer tomography.

D.

MUGA (blood pool imagery) study.

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