ACSM ACSM Certifications 010-111 Questions & Answers

• Question 91:

  One purpose of the pre-participation health screening is to ______.

  A. eliminate the risk of a sudden cardiac event during exercise

  B. establish a relationship with the client's health care provider

  C. identify clients in need of physician clearance

  D. diagnose orthopedic conditions

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 92:

  According to ACSM guidelines, a _____ client who is beginning a/n _____ is recommended to obtain a medical examination and graded exercise test.

  A. 24 year old, sedentary male; moderate-intensity walking program

  B. 62 year old, sedentary and overweight male; moderate-intensity biking program

  C. 20 year old female who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day; eight week resistance training class

  D. 46 year old female, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; cycling class

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 93:

  A process that entails conveying complete understanding to a client or patient about his or her options to choose to participate in a procedure, test, service, or program is known as a(n) ______.

  A. informed consent

  B. release or waiver

  C. standard of care

  D. assurance of instruction

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 94:

  The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) includes questions regarding ______.

  A. low density lipoproteins

  B. current fitness levels

  C. presence of chest pain and dizziness

  D. family history of heart disease

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 95:

  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?

  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

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 96:

  According to ACSM guidelines, the _____ is categorized under moderate risk for cardiovascular disease.

  A. 47 year old male with high blood pressure

  B. 51 year old female with high blood pressure

  C. 37 year old female with type 2 diabetes

  D. 65 year old male with no other risk factors

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 97:

  Older adults may have difficulty performing activities of daily living due to ______.

  A. decreased joint mobility

  B. increased percent of type I muscle fibers

  C. decreased maximal heart rate

  D. increased muscle elasticity

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 98:

  You have a new male client who is 68" (1.73m) tall, 36 years old, weighs 194 lbs (88 kg) and is cleared by his physician to begin an exercise program of moderate intensity. Which constitutes a SMART weight loss goal for him?

  A. Lose 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week by swimming 60-90 minutes, three times a week.

  B. Lose 1-2 lbs (0.45-0.9 kg) per week by walking 40 minutes, 5 times a week at 3.8 mph (6.1 km/hr) on the treadmill.

  C. Lose 3-4 lbs (1.4-1.8 kg) per week by bicycling an hour daily around the neighborhood.

  D. Lose 2 lbs (0.9 kg) per week by maintaining a 1200 calorie diet and doing aqua aerobics threetimes a week.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 99:

  Decreased muscle masses as a result of the aging process plays a role in ______ and ______.

  A. glucose intolerance, declining independence

  B. glucose tolerance, balance impairment

  C. reduced bone mineral density, improved mobility

  D. reduced adiposity, improved independence

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 100:

  A 50-year-old woman who quit smoking 5 months ago with a BP of 120/90 mmHg, a BMI of 29 kg/m2, a LDL of 135 mg/dL, and a HDL of 70 mg/dL wants to start an exercise program. How many net positive risk factors does she have?

  A. 2

  B. 3

  C. 4

  D. 5

  Correct Answer: A