ACSM Exam ACTUAL Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
The informed consent document is does what? - CORRECT ANSWER -provides an
explanation of the test to the client
True or false:
Negligence, improper test administration, inadequate personal qualifications and insufficient
safety procedures are all items that. are expressly covered by the informed consent - CORRECT
ANSWER -False
what is the purpose of agreements, releases, and consent forms - CORRECT ANSWER -to
inform the client of participation risks as well as the rights of the client and the facility
In commercial settings, clients should be more extensively screened for potential health risks.
The information solicited should include which of the following?
A. personal medical history
B. present medical status
C. medication
D. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -D- all of the above
identify the appropriate subjective self evaluation took used as a quick heakth screening before
beginning any exercise program. - CORRECT ANSWER -physical activity readiness
question-naire (PAR-Q+)
which of the following actions would be most appropriate if a clients pre screening results
indicated she has no known cardiovascular disease, has not been exercising in the previous year,
and has been experiencing dyspnea at rest - CORRECT ANSWER -because she is
currently experiencing symptoms, she should seek medical clearance prior to beginning exercise
, what LDL cholesterol range is considered optimal, above optimal, and a risk factor for CVD -
CORRECT ANSWER -optimal- < 100 mg * dL
above optimal- 100-129 mg * dL
CVD risk- >/= 130 mg * dL
what is considered hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER -SBP greater than 130 mm
DBP greater than 80 mm
what medication is designed to modify blood cholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER -
Antilipemics
what are nitrates used for - CORRECT ANSWER -used to reduce chest pain associated
with angina
what are beta blockers used for - CORRECT ANSWER -reduce blood pressure
what is asprin used for - CORRECT ANSWER -used to control blood platelet stickiness
(blood clots)
what represents more than 90% of the fat stored in the body and is composed of glycerol
molecule connected to three fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER -triglycerides
what of the following is a BP reading that is elevated
100/60
110/70
160/90
120/78 - CORRECT ANSWER -120/78 mm
and CORRECT Answers
The informed consent document is does what? - CORRECT ANSWER -provides an
explanation of the test to the client
True or false:
Negligence, improper test administration, inadequate personal qualifications and insufficient
safety procedures are all items that. are expressly covered by the informed consent - CORRECT
ANSWER -False
what is the purpose of agreements, releases, and consent forms - CORRECT ANSWER -to
inform the client of participation risks as well as the rights of the client and the facility
In commercial settings, clients should be more extensively screened for potential health risks.
The information solicited should include which of the following?
A. personal medical history
B. present medical status
C. medication
D. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -D- all of the above
identify the appropriate subjective self evaluation took used as a quick heakth screening before
beginning any exercise program. - CORRECT ANSWER -physical activity readiness
question-naire (PAR-Q+)
which of the following actions would be most appropriate if a clients pre screening results
indicated she has no known cardiovascular disease, has not been exercising in the previous year,
and has been experiencing dyspnea at rest - CORRECT ANSWER -because she is
currently experiencing symptoms, she should seek medical clearance prior to beginning exercise
, what LDL cholesterol range is considered optimal, above optimal, and a risk factor for CVD -
CORRECT ANSWER -optimal- < 100 mg * dL
above optimal- 100-129 mg * dL
CVD risk- >/= 130 mg * dL
what is considered hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER -SBP greater than 130 mm
DBP greater than 80 mm
what medication is designed to modify blood cholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER -
Antilipemics
what are nitrates used for - CORRECT ANSWER -used to reduce chest pain associated
with angina
what are beta blockers used for - CORRECT ANSWER -reduce blood pressure
what is asprin used for - CORRECT ANSWER -used to control blood platelet stickiness
(blood clots)
what represents more than 90% of the fat stored in the body and is composed of glycerol
molecule connected to three fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER -triglycerides
what of the following is a BP reading that is elevated
100/60
110/70
160/90
120/78 - CORRECT ANSWER -120/78 mm
