EXSC 490 exit exam: ACSM-EPC powerpoint
EPC) The informed consent document __________ - correct answer provides an explanation of
the test to the client
EPC) In commercial settings, clients should be more extensively screened for potential health
risks. The information solicited should include the following
- personal medical history
- present medical status
- medication
- all of the above - correct answer all of the above
EPC) identify the appropriate subjective self-evaluation tool used as a quick health screening
before beginning any exercise program - correct answer PARQ+
EPC) which of the following actions would be most appropriate if a client's pre-screening results
indicated that she has no known CV 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
EPC) which of the following would require consultation with medical personnel prior to exercise
testing - correct answer a person who exercises regularly but has recently experienced dyspnea
at rest and with mild exertion
EPC) based on the ACSM pre-participation algorithm, a participant with a history of heart valve
disease, who does not currently exercise, and is currently asymptomatic, should seek medical
clearance prior to exercise. T/F - correct answer True
EPC) which of the following BP readings would be characterized as hypertension in an adult? -
correct answer SBP 140 and/or DBP 90 mmHg
EPC) which of the following BP readings represents the elevated BP category in adults? - correct
answer 120/78 mmHg
EPC) which of the following medications is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels - correct
answer antihyperlipidemics
EPC) a source of intimal injury thought to initiate the process of atherosclerosis is ____
- dyslipidemia
, - hypertension
- turbulent blood flow within a vessel
- all of the above - correct answer all of the above
EPC) according to ACSM, at what level is HDL considered a positive risk factor in the
development of CV disease - correct answer < 40 mg/dl
EPC) which of the following results would be considered a positive CVD risk factor - correct
answer not participating in at least 30 minutes moderate intensity PA on at least 3 days/week
for at least 3 months
EPC) which of the following is not a purpose of physical fitness testing - correct answer to bring
in extra income to pay off other major expenses of the testing company
EPC) when performing a battery of tests in a single testing session, which of the following
orders is most optimal if testing multiple health-related components of fitness - correct answer
resting HR, queens college step test, ACSM push up test
EPC) _________ pertains to the ability to correctly identify patients who do not have a given
condition - correct answer specificity
EPC) which of the following would not call for the termination of a max or submax exercise test
in a low risk adult - correct answer slight decrease in DBP
EPC) which of the following pathologies is associated with abnormally low SBP or a drop in SBP
during a graded exercise test - correct answer cardiac dysfunction
EPC) from rest to maximal aerobic exercise, SBP should ____ progressively with an increase in
workload - correct answer increase
EPC) for every 1 MET increase in exercise intensity SBP should increase _______ - correct
answer about 10 mmHg
EPC) which of the following is accepted as the criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness -
correct answer VO2max
EPC) what is the suggested work rate for a deconditioned female performing the Astrand-
rhyming cycle ergometer protocol - correct answer 300 or 450 kgm/min (50 or 75 W)
EPC) which of the following variables is unique to the rockport 1-mile fitness walking tests
regression equation to estimate VO2max - correct answer gender
EPC) indirect calorimetry is a technique that analyzes volumes of ____ to estimate energy
production - correct answer expired oxygen
EPC) The informed consent document __________ - correct answer provides an explanation of
the test to the client
EPC) In commercial settings, clients should be more extensively screened for potential health
risks. The information solicited should include the following
- personal medical history
- present medical status
- medication
- all of the above - correct answer all of the above
EPC) identify the appropriate subjective self-evaluation tool used as a quick health screening
before beginning any exercise program - correct answer PARQ+
EPC) which of the following actions would be most appropriate if a client's pre-screening results
indicated that she has no known CV 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
EPC) which of the following would require consultation with medical personnel prior to exercise
testing - correct answer a person who exercises regularly but has recently experienced dyspnea
at rest and with mild exertion
EPC) based on the ACSM pre-participation algorithm, a participant with a history of heart valve
disease, who does not currently exercise, and is currently asymptomatic, should seek medical
clearance prior to exercise. T/F - correct answer True
EPC) which of the following BP readings would be characterized as hypertension in an adult? -
correct answer SBP 140 and/or DBP 90 mmHg
EPC) which of the following BP readings represents the elevated BP category in adults? - correct
answer 120/78 mmHg
EPC) which of the following medications is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels - correct
answer antihyperlipidemics
EPC) a source of intimal injury thought to initiate the process of atherosclerosis is ____
- dyslipidemia
, - hypertension
- turbulent blood flow within a vessel
- all of the above - correct answer all of the above
EPC) according to ACSM, at what level is HDL considered a positive risk factor in the
development of CV disease - correct answer < 40 mg/dl
EPC) which of the following results would be considered a positive CVD risk factor - correct
answer not participating in at least 30 minutes moderate intensity PA on at least 3 days/week
for at least 3 months
EPC) which of the following is not a purpose of physical fitness testing - correct answer to bring
in extra income to pay off other major expenses of the testing company
EPC) when performing a battery of tests in a single testing session, which of the following
orders is most optimal if testing multiple health-related components of fitness - correct answer
resting HR, queens college step test, ACSM push up test
EPC) _________ pertains to the ability to correctly identify patients who do not have a given
condition - correct answer specificity
EPC) which of the following would not call for the termination of a max or submax exercise test
in a low risk adult - correct answer slight decrease in DBP
EPC) which of the following pathologies is associated with abnormally low SBP or a drop in SBP
during a graded exercise test - correct answer cardiac dysfunction
EPC) from rest to maximal aerobic exercise, SBP should ____ progressively with an increase in
workload - correct answer increase
EPC) for every 1 MET increase in exercise intensity SBP should increase _______ - correct
answer about 10 mmHg
EPC) which of the following is accepted as the criterion measure of cardiorespiratory fitness -
correct answer VO2max
EPC) what is the suggested work rate for a deconditioned female performing the Astrand-
rhyming cycle ergometer protocol - correct answer 300 or 450 kgm/min (50 or 75 W)
EPC) which of the following variables is unique to the rockport 1-mile fitness walking tests
regression equation to estimate VO2max - correct answer gender
EPC) indirect calorimetry is a technique that analyzes volumes of ____ to estimate energy
production - correct answer expired oxygen
