ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (030-444) Free Practice Test

Question 1

The exercise leader or health/fitness instructor should modify exercise sessions for participants with hypertension by

A. Eliminating resistance training completely.

B. Shortening the cool-down to less than 5 minutes.

C. Prolonging the cool-down.

D. Implementing high-intensity (>85% of HRR), short-duration intervals.

Correct Answer: C

Question 2

Which of the following medical conditions is NOT part of the female athlete triad?

A. Osteoporosis.

B. Anemia.

C. Amenorrhea.

D. Disordered eating.

Correct Answer: B

Question 3

In the ECG shown on the following page, which of the following conduction abnormalities is indicated?

A. First-degree AV block.

B. Third-degree AV block.

C. RBBB.

D. Mobitz I.

Correct Answer: A

Question 4

A 143-pound woman regularly exercises on a treadmill at a speed of 5.5 mph and a 2% elevation. What is her caloric expenditure?

A. 25.47 kcal min-1

B. 20.85 kcal. min-1

C. 11.58 kcal min-1

D. 6.78 kcal . min-1

Correct Answer: C

Question 5

A common measure to assist in the evaluation of body fat distribution is

A. Height/weight charts.

B. WHR.

C. Total body weight.

D. Total body water.

Correct Answer: B

Question 6

What do budgets determine?

A. Assets and liabilities of the financial plan.

B. Viability, identification of problems, and a plan for the future of a program.

C. If a company is making or losing money.

D. Fitness equipment costs.

Correct Answer: B

Question 7

Which of the following is a resistive lung disease?

A. Tuberculosis.

B. Asthma.

C. Emphysema.

D. Cystic fibrosis.

Correct Answer: A

Question 8

In response to various stimuli, movements of ions occur, causing the rapid loss of the internal negative potential. This process is known as

A. Repolarization.

B. Polarization.

C. Automaticity.

D. Depolarization.

Correct Answer: D

Question 9

Symptoms of claudication include

A. Crepitus in the knee during cycling.

B. Acute, sharp pain in the foot on palpation at rest.

C. Cramping, burning, and tightness in the calf muscle, usually triggered by activity and relieved with rest.

D. Pitting ankle edema at a rating of 3 +

Correct Answer: C

Question 10

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digestible (e.g., it will pass through the digestive system without being absorbed). The NCEP ATPIII guidelines recommend that soluble (viscous) fiber be included in the diet for the prevention and treatment of elevated blood lipid concentrations. Sources of soluble (viscous) fibers include

A. All of the above.

B. Wheat bran and whole wheat products.

C. Fruits, beans, and oats.

D. Meat and dairy foods.

Correct Answer: C

Question 11

Which energy source represents the largest potential energy store in the body?

A. Blood glucose.

B. Fat.

C. Muscle glycogen.

D. Protein.

Correct Answer: B

Question 12

What resistance would you set a cycle ergometer at if your 80-kg client needs to train at 6 METs? Assume a
50 rpm cycling cadence.

A. 0.25 pounds.

B. 0.45 pounds.

C. 2.07 kg.

D. 1.5 kg.

Correct Answer: C

Question 13

Which of the following statements about injury reporting is NOT correct?

A. A process for injury reporting, backed up with a form, should be developed.

B. A physician should sign every injury report form that is filed.

C. Injury reporting forms must be kept under lock and key, just like data records.

D. The process to be used and the accompanying forms must be part of the P&P manual.

Correct Answer: B

Question 14

Which of the following issues would you include in discharge education instructions for a client with congestive heart failure to avoid potential emergency situations related to this condition at home?

A. Do not palpate the pulse during daily activities or periods of light- headedness, because an irregular pulse is normal and occurs at various times during the day.

B. Record body weight daily, and report weight gains to a physician.

C. Note signs and symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, intolerance to activities of daily living), and report them to a physician.

D. Both A and B.

Correct Answer: D

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