ACSM ACSM Certifications 040-444 Questions & Answers

• Question 181:

  One of the first actions that a fitness instructor should consider in preventing injury is to

  A. Teach the client how to warm-up and cool-down.

  B. Instruct the client on safetyprocedureswhen using the facility.

  C. Conduct apreparticipation screening.

  D. Instruct the client on how to use the exercise equipment safely.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 182:

  In preventing injuries, hydration is very important, because

  A. It controls breathing and theValsalva maneuver.

  B. It helps to regulate carbohydrate utilization during cardiovascular exercise.

  C. It helps to regulate body temperature and electrolyte balance.s

  D. It helps to prevent blood pooling during the cool-down.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 183:

  What

  A. The Americans with Handicaps Act.

  B. The Civil Rights Act of 1966.

  C. The Health Portability Act of 1996.

  D. The Americans with Disabilities Act.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 184:

  Serious complications during an exercise session

  A. Occur more often with women.

  B. Rarely occur.

  C. Occur at a rate of 1 in 3,000 hours of exercise.

  D. Occur more often during the late hours because of client fatigue.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 185:

  The exercise staffs role when an injury or emergency occurs should be to:

  A. Control the situation by implementing the emergency plan and taking charge.

  B. Find someone to implement the emergency plan.

  C. Get everyone out of the facility to avoid chaos.

  D. Hope that an emergency contact is available to help with the situation.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 186:

  Which of the following manifestations would be an indicationfor stopping an exercise test?

  A. Low cholesterol?25 mol).

  B. Diastolic BP greater than 105 mm Hg.

  C. Intermittent premature ventricular contractions.

  D. Low blood sugar ?00 mg/dL).

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 187:

  Which of the following is NOT considered to be an absolute contraindication to exercise testing?

  A. Unstable angina

  B. Psychosis.

  C. Suspectedmyocarditis.

  D. Moderatevalvular heart disease.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 188:

  What is OSHA?

  A. A state agency that licenses medical facilities.

  B. A federal agency that sets standards for staff and patient safety.

  C. An agency that certifies a managed care organization.

  D. A state agency that inspects emergency protocols within medical facilities.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 189:

  The preparation of professional staff should include training in

  A. Advanced basic life support and ENT.

  B. CPR and basic life support.

  C. CPR andEMS.

  D. Advanced cardiac life support and ENT.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 190:

  The physician's role in an emergency plan is

  A. Not important, because most facilities are hospital-based and the emergency room is nearby.

  B. Not significant, because a physician is not necessary when testing is conducted.

  C. An agency that certifies a managed care organization.

  D. Critical, because the physician must be present and can handle any emergency situation.

  Correct Answer: C