ACSM ACSM Certifications 010-111 Questions & Answers

• Question 151:

  What is the role of High Density Lipoprotein in the blood?

  A. Transports cholesterol

  B. Increases anaerobic enzymes

  C. Increases triglycerides

  D. Decreases total cholesterol

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 152:

  Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex- smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

  What initial American College of Sports Medicine risk stratification does this client fall into?

  A. Low risk

  B. Moderate risk

  C. High risk

  D. Very high risk

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 153:

  Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex- smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

  What are the risk factors according to the American College of Sports Medicine?

  A. Family history, cigarette smoking

  B. Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypercholesterolemia

  C. Hypercholesterolemia, impaired fasting glucose, obesity, hypertension

  D. Family history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, cigarette smoking

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 154:

  Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex- smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

  How many risk factor thresholds for coronary artery disease does this client possess?

  A. Two

  B. Three

  C. Four

  D. Five

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 155:

  What is the heart's predominant pacemaker?

  A. Sinoatrial node

  B. Left bundle branch

  C. Right bundle branch

  D. Atrioventricular node

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 156:

  Clients seeking nutritional meal planning from an ACSM certified Personal Trainer should be:

  A. Informed about their nutritional supplement needs.

  B. counseled on sport beverage intake only.

  C. referred to a Registered Dietician.

  D. counseled on macronutrients but not micronutrients.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 157:

  A routine pattern of adhering to and documenting compliance with fitness industry guidelines is often an effective guard against ________.

  A. Breach of contract

  B. Malfeasance

  C. Negligence

  D. Malpractice

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 158:

  Which legal term is defined as "failure to conform one's conduct to a generally accepted standard or duty"?

  A. Battery

  B. Neglect

  C. Abandonment

  D. Negligence

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 159:

  Which of the following is NOT true regarding a properly administered informed consent form?

  A. It provides an explanation of all procedures to be performed.

  B. It releases the facility and personnel from liability.

  C. It provides an opportunity for inquiries.

  D. It encourages and implies confidentiality.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 160:

  What is the correct order of an effective program planning model?

  A. Needs assessment, program implementation, program planning, program evaluation

  B. Program assessment, needs planning, program implementation, program evaluation

  C. Program assessment, program planning, program implementation, program evaluation

  D. Needs assessment, program planning, program implementation, program evaluation

  Correct Answer: D