ACSM ACSM Certifications 010-111 Questions & Answers

• Question 131:

  When working with a client who has COPD (stable and medically cleared for exercise) and likes swimming, you should recommend they swim ______ days per week at a ______ intensity.

  A. > 3, low

  B. > 3, high

  C. < 3, low

  D. < 3, high

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 132:

  What is the exercise response to acute cigarette smoking?

  A. Respiration rate increases; blood pressure response to exercise decreases

  B. Likelihood of coronary artery spasm increases; blood pressure response to decreases

  C. Heart rate increases; likelihood of coronary artery spasm increases

  D. Likelihood of coronary artery spasm decreases; blood pressure response to exercise increases

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 133:

  Which environmental trigger is NOT associated with exercise-induced asthma?

  A. dry air

  B. warm air

  C. dusty air

  D. pollutants

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 134:

  What is the recommendation for daily physical activity for youth?

  A. 30 minutes at low intensity and 30 minutes at moderate intensity

  B. 60 minutes at 40 ?59% HRR

  C. 30 minutes at moderate intensity and 30 minutes at vigorous intensity

  D. 60 minutes at low intensity

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 135:

  During the concentric phase of a chin-up (with the forearms in a supinated grip) the glenohumeral joint is moving through ______ in the ______ plane.

  A. abduction, frontal

  B. extension, sagittal

  C. flexion, sagittal

  D. adduction, frontal

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 136:

  When developing an exercise prescription for a client visiting a high altitude environment (over 1500 m), the personal trainer should be aware that ______.

  A. it may take about a week to fully acclimate to the altitude

  B. it may take up to two weeks to overcome decreased exercise performance

  C. submaximal heart rate would be lower during the exercise session

  D. aerobic capacity is reduced due to higher partial pressures of oxygen

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 137:

  What is the action of the trapezius muscle in the lifting phase of a standing dumbbell lateral raise?

  A. Concentric abduction of the humerus

  B. Concentric elevation of the scapula

  C. Eccentric adduction of the humerus

  D. Concentric upward rotation of the scapula

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 138:

  Which recommendation is most appropriate for the hypertensive individual training to improve cardio respiratory endurance?

  A. walking at 35% VO2 reserve

  B. interval training at 95% HR reserve

  C. swimming at 65% VO2 reserve

  D. circuit weight training at 55% of HR reserve

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 139:

  When working with clients who have complications from type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia during exercise becomes a greater concern with ______.

  A. peripheral neuropathy

  B. retinopothy

  C. autonomic neuropathy

  D. nephropathy

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 140:

  Henry would like to focus on improving strength in his chest muscles. Which exercise reflects the specificity principle?

  A. Dumbbell fly

  B. Dumbbell curl

  C. Seated row

  D. Seated lat pull-down

  Correct Answer: A