ACSM ACSM Certifications 040-444 Questions & Answers

• Question 311:

  End-diastolic volume is highest when measured with the client in which position?

  A. Recumbent.

  B. Sitting.

  C. Standing.

  D. Supine.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 312:

  Which of the following statements about static exercise is accurate?

  A. It results in reduced pressure on the heart.

  B. It is inappropriate for any client with heart disease.

  C. It involves rhythmic, continuous activity.

  D. It results in increased HR and SBP.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 313:

  Which of the following statements regarding arm versus leg exercise is correct?

  A. Target HR should not be used as a guide for arm exercise.

  B. Target HR for leg exercise should be decreased by 10bpm for arm exercise.

  C. Target HR for leg exercise should be increased by 10bpm for arm exercise.

  D. Higher maximal oxygen consumption should be expected in arm exercise.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 314:

  Myocardial oxygen consumption is best estimated from

  A. Maximal oxygen consumption.

  B. RPP.

  C. Cardiac output.

  D. HR.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 315:

  During mild to moderate exercise, pulmonary ventilation increases primarily as a result of increased

  A. Tidal volume.

  B. Breathing frequency.

  C. Vital capacity.

  D. Total lung volume.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 316:

  The anaerobic threshold occurs at the onset of

  A. Oxidativephosphorylation.

  B. Maximal oxygen consumption.

  C. Metabolic acidosis.

  D. Aerobic metabolism.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 317:

  Which muscle protein contains many cross-bridges?

  A. Myofibril.

  B. Sarcomere.

  C. Troponin.

  D. Myosin.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 318:

  Cardiac muscle action potentials are longer in duration than those of skeletal muscle. The longer action potential does not allow the muscle to A. Twitch.

  B. Undergo summation.

  C. Have tetanus.

  D. Summarize.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 319:

  Which of the following cardiovascular variables does NOT increase as a result of chronic exercise while performing a single bout of maximal exercise?

  A. Maximal HR.

  B. Maximal cardiac output.

  C. Maximal SV.

  D. Maximal oxygen consumption.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 320:

  Any physical activity with a performance time of approximately 30 seconds or less relies on which of the following energy systems?

  A. ATP.

  B. PCr.

  C. ATP-PCr.

  D. Aerobicglycolysis.

  Correct Answer: C