ACSM EP-C Exam Review Questions With Correct Answers

coronary artery disease (CAD) - Answer Measurement of muscular endurance - Answer Number of curl ups performed in 1 minute A what level is HDL considered a risk factor - Answer 40 mg/dl Fitness assessment is an important aspect of the training program because it provides information for which of the following? - Answer Developing the exercise prescription HR can be measured by counting the number of pulses in a specified time period at one of several locations, including the radial and carotid arteries. Which of the following is a special precaution when taking the carotid pulse? - Answer If the HR is taken at the carotid artery, do not press too hard or a reflex slowing of the heart can occur and cause dizziness. What is the self appropriate evaluation tool used as a quick health screening tool before beginning an exercise program - Answer PAR Q Modifiable risk factors for CAD include: - Answer obesity diabetes tobacco sedentary lifestyle reasons for fitness testing of older adults include: - Answer motivation evaluation of progress exercise prescription the amount of blood ejected from the heart per minute is known as - Answer Cardiac output The definition of cardiorespiratory fitness is - Answer The coordinated capacity of the heart, blood vessels, respiratory system, and tissue metabolic system to take in, deliver, and use oxygen Through which valve does the blood flow from when moving from the right atrium to the right ventricle - Answer Tricuspid valve what is angina pectoris - Answer discomfort associated with myocardial ischemia Which of the following blood pressure (BP) readings would characterize hypertension in the adult - Answer 140/90 mm Hg Which of the following health history combinations would place an individual into the MODERATE RISK category for coronary artery disease (CAD)? - Answer HDL 40 mg -1; current smoker; BMI 28 Which of the following water-soluble vitamins must be consumed on a daily basis? - Answer Vitamins B complex and C which of the following risk factors for the development of CAD has the greatest liklihood of being influenced by regular exercise - Answer hypertension Which of the following muscle groups is the most likely weak when slapping of the foot occurs during heel strike and/or increased knee and hip flexion during swing are observed in running? - Answer Dorsiflexors Which of the following adaptations would NOT be expected to occur as a result of long-term aerobic training? - Answer Increase in resting CO You have examined your patient's health screening documents and obtained physiologic resting measurements and you decide to proceed with a single session of fitness assessments. Identify the recommended order of administration. - Answer Body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility Major signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary or metabolic disease - Answer Dyspnea Intermittent claudication Ischemia heart murmur syncope tachycardia ankle edema orthopnea Atherosclerosis - Answer Injury to the endothelium plaque is formed and narrows the lumen arteriosclerosis - Answer progressive loss of elasticity of the arteries myocardial ischemia - Answer myocardial oxygen demand is greater than oxygen supply due to insufficient flow to myocardium Symptomatic: Angina Asymptomatic: silent Criteria for obesity - Answer BMI30Kg waist girth in men 102cm (40inch) waist girth in women 88cm (35Inch) criteria for dyslipidemia - Answer LDL greater than or equal to 130 mg-dl OR HDL40 mg-dl OR lipid lowering medication criteria for prediabetes - Answer IFG greater than or equal to 100 mg-dl and less than or equal to 125 mg-dl Risk stratification categories - Answer -Low risk: Asymptomatic men and women who have 2CVD risk factors -Moderate risk: Asymptomatic men and women who have two or more risk factors -High risk: People who have known cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease or one or more signs and symptoms If CEC cannot be provided then - Answer certification is considered inactive market area is - Answer geographic region designating the primary service demand good samaritan law protects individuals inworkplace except - Answer the individuals workplace which of the following has the lowest return rate - Answer direct mail OSHA (Occupational safety and health administration) requires members to - Answer carry out regular maintenace and safety checks of equipment by performing services within the scope of practice, using waivers and informed consents, and purchasing professional liability insurance, the EP-C is: - Answer Minimizing the chances of becoming embroiled in legal liability with a negligence tort. Understanding demographic, psychographic, and physical activity attributes of potential customers enables the EP-C to employ deliberate marketing strategies and - Answer build sustainable relationships Although the terms "theory" and "model" are sometimes used interchangeably, they differ in that a model: - Answer depicts a behavior or situation hypothetically In the self-determination theory of behavior change, intrinsic motivation refers to: - Answer inherent willingness to engage in physical activity A 2007 joint statement from ACSM/CDC updated the vigorous physical activity guidelines to: - Answer 10 minutes of the 30 minute goal evaluation of stressors include: determing coping resources, emotional reaction, and - Answer coping self efficacy To best encourage physical activity in children, activity must be fun and - Answer intermittent which of the following drugs have little to no effect on HR and no direct impact on exercise capacity - Answer Nitrates To avoid potential charges of sexual harassment, the EP-C should - Answer Be cautious when touching clients while assisting and spotting them Which of the following BEST describes the scope of practice for an EP-C - Answer the specific tasks that an EP-C can perform Which of the following is an ACSM standard for risk management and emergency procedures? - Answer AEDs in a facility shall be located within a 1.5-minute walk to any place in which they could potentially be needed. A direct result of increased sweat rates during exercise in a hot environment is - Answer A decrease in stroke volume. Which of the following is a benefit of acclimatization of exercise to a cold environment? - Answer maintenance of hand and foot temperature Which of the following hormones is released by the kidneys in response to an ascent to altitude - Answer EPO our potential 37-year-old client is on medication to control her hypertension and wishes to start a moderate-intensity exercise program. She has no other risk factors. You should - Answer Design an exercise program that starts at a lower intensity A Certified Exercise Physiologist may begin immediately training which of the following clients? - Answer A 42-year-old female client who has lumbar lordosis A female client is 55 years old and has high-density lipoprotein of 70 mg · dL−1. Based on this profile, how many total risk factors does she have? - Answer 0 While supine, your client performs range of motion on the shoulder joint. She displays tightness in the infraspinatus and teres major. You were led to this conclusion because the client was - Answer Unable to externally rotate the shoulder joint past 60°. What type of blood pressure response to acute exercise is seen in children that is different when compared with adults? - Answer SBP decreases and DBP decreases. When looking at postural alignment from a lateral view, the vertical plumb line should be - Answer Slightly anterior to the lateral malleolus. Which of the following is the correct transition of blood flow throughout the vasculature? - Answer Arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins What is produced when carbohydrates are broken down during anaerobic glycolysis? - Answer pruvate Which of the following movements occur in the transverse plane of motion? - Answer glenohumeral rotation Which of the following is recommended by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to improve overall health? - Answer reduce weight by atleast 5 percent What is the late fee for a late certification renewal - Answer 25 When pricing personal training services, in addition to knowing competitor prices, it is important to consider: - Answer The customer clientele focused on by any competitors. An agreement between a Certified Exercise Physiologist and client for sessions is called: - Answer sale Which of the following best defines compensation? - Answer Wages and additional benefits A Certified Exercise Physiologist who provides services to clients who can only control the result of the work but not the means or methods is considered a/an: - Answer independent contractor An exempt employee is one who is: - Answer Paid a base salary on a scheduled basis and is not eligible for overtime. Which of the following indicates the financial STATUS of a business at any given time? - Answer balance sheet Which promotional strategy focuses on a particular market and benefits from making a strong impact? - Answer sponsorship