ACSM ACSM Certifications 010-111 Questions & Answers

• Question 101:

  What is most likely the cause of light-headedness and dizziness experienced by an older adult who moves

  from a lying to a standing position?

  A. Decreased venous return

  B. Increased blood pressure

  C. Increased stroke volume

  D. Decreased heart rate

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 102:

  Following a 12 week aerobic conditioning program, an individual running at a submaximal workload would be expected to have a(n) ______ circulating blood lactate level as compared to the value obtained at that same absolute workload prior to the conditioning program.

  A. somewhat higher

  B. somewhat lower

  C. substantially higher

  D. equivalent

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 103:

  Which peripheral adaptation is in part responsible for improvements in oxygen consumption that result from regular cardiovascular exercise?

  A. Increased stroke volume

  B. Decreased mitochondrial density

  C. Increased capillary density

  D. Decreased venous return

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 104:

  Cardiovascular adaptations to chronic endurance training include a(n)________ at a given fixed submaximal exercise intensity.

  A. decrease in stroke volume and heart rate

  B. increase in stroke volume and heart rate

  C. increase in stroke volume and a decrease in heart rate

  D. decrease in stroke volume and increase in heart rate

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 105:

  When considering the acute responses of arm versus leg exercise, which is true?

  A. At the same work load, systolic blood pressure is lower with arm exercise.

  B. At the same work load, diastolic blood pressure is lower with arm exercise.

  C. At the peak work load, systolic blood pressure is greater with arm exercise.

  D. At the peak work load, oxygen consumption is greater with leg exercise.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 106:

  The ______ is the muscle responsible for inspiration during quiet breathing.

  A. internal intercostals

  B. diaphragm

  C. external intercostals

  D. rectus abdominus

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 107:

  What acute cardiovascular responses accompany the transition from sitting to walking?

  A. Increase in heart rate, decrease in stroke volume

  B. Increase in stroke volume, decrease in systolic blood pressure

  C. Increase in cardiac output, and arteriovenous oxygen difference

  D. Increase in diastolic blood pressure and heart rate

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 108:

  Which structure is responsible for maintaining atrio-ventricular valve closure in the heart?

  A. Purkinje Fibers

  B. Foramen Ovale

  C. Papillary muscle

  D. Cardiac myocyte

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 109:

  What is the order of "normal" electrical conduction of the heart?

  A. SA Node, AV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers

  B. AV Node, SA Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers

  C. AV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers, SA Node

  D. SA Node, AV Node, Bundle of His, Purkinje Fibers, Bundle Branches

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 110:

  During your initial assessment of your client, you notice her resting heart rate is 45 beats per minute, while asymptomatic and not taking any medication. Based on this information, what best describes the heart rate?

  A. Regular

  B. Tachycardia

  C. Bradycardia

  D. Normal

  Correct Answer: C