ACSM ACSM Certifications 010-111 Questions & Answers

• Question 181:

  A client at your fitness center complains of a headache and seems disoriented. He appears ashen and has moist, cold skin. You know from his health history that he has Type II diabetes. Which of the following steps do you take after you call for medical assistance?

  A. Administer insulin.

  B. Administer sugar.

  C. Administer water.

  D. Administer nothing... wait until emergency medical services arrive.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 182:

  Which four extrinsic risk factors may be associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury ?

  A. Restricted range of motion, previous injury, adverse environmental conditions, faulty equipment

  B. Adverse environmental conditions, muscle weakness and imbalance, body composition, faulty equipment

  C. Excessive Load on the body, training errors, adverse environmental conditions, faulty equipment

  D. Bony alignment abnormalities, joint laxity, training errors, faulty equipment

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 183:

  In which of the following scenarios should an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) be used?

  A. Conscious or unconscious client with shortness of breath

  B. Unconscious client with a pulse

  C. Conscious client with chest pain

  D. Unconscious client without a pulse

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 184:

  Which of the following recommendations would you make to your client who plans on playing tennis on a very hot and humid afternoon?

  A. Consume 2 - 3 salt tablets per hour.

  B. Consume 2 - 3 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

  C. Consume fluids at temperatures of 15 to 22.2 degrees Celsius (59-72 degrees Fahrenheit).

  D. Consume 5 - 6 grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 185:

  What is the correct spotting technique for the barbell lunge?

  A. Keep hands close to client's hips/waist or torso at all times.

  B. Keep hands near the barbell.

  C. Place arms underneath your client's arms.

  D. Keep hands on client's hips/waist or torso at all times.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 186:

  The recommended initial treatment for an acute joint injury is the application of which of the following?

  A. Compression combined with short intervals of cold and heat.

  B. Elevation and heat.

  C. Compression and heat.

  D. Compression and cold.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 187:

  What is the correct spotting technique of the seated barbell shoulder press?

  A. Keep hands in an alternate grip position on the bar.

  B. Wrap your arms around and underneath your client's arms.

  C. Keep hands underneath your client's elbows and assist only when necessary.

  D. Keep hands in an alternate grip position close to the bar, and assist only when necessary.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 188:

  Which of the following exercises is contraindicated by the American College of Sports Medicine?

  A. Pelvic tilt

  B. Trunk extensions

  C. Seated hip/trunk flexion

  D. Unsupported hip/trunk flexion

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 189:

  What exercise should be avoided for a person suffering from shoulder impingement syndrome?

  A. Lateral raise

  B. Seated row

  C. Overhead press

  D. Bench press

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 190:

  For your client who is training outside in 90癋 (32癈) weather at a moderate intensity, how often should they drink water?

  A. Once every 15 minutes.

  B. Once every 30 minutes.

  C. Once every 60 minutes.

  D. Only when they are thirsty.

  Correct Answer: A