PRACTICE EXAM #1 - ACE UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And Correct Answers
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Terms in this set (60)
Julie has just completed an exercise confidence survey as Suggest scheduling her workout sessions before work or during her lunch hour.
part of her initial consultation. She indicated that she has
low confidence in her ability to stick with an exercise
program after a long, tiring day at work. Which of the
following strategies would be the BEST option for
enhancing Julie's adherence to her exercise program?
When performing a seated row exercise, you notice the Tight upper trapezius overpowering weakness in the middle and lower trapezius.
client's shoulders rising up toward his ears during each
repetition. What is the MOST likely causing this movement
error?
What is the MOST appropriate method for correcting a Putting your hand where the client's head should be and instructing her to glide
client's form during an exercise in which the client her head back to touch your hand
demonstrates an undesirable forward-head posture?
Your new client, Sarah, is a strong believer in the practice "Your food diary revealed that you are taking an amount of vitamins that could
of vitamin supplementation. After reviewing her three-day potentially lead to health problems. I encourage you to adopt the principles of
food diary, which includes her supplement schedule, you the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and discuss your supplementation
determine that Sarah is taking megadoses of vitamins B6, habits with your physician."
B12, and niacin. Which of the following statements would
be MOST appropriate when addressing Sarah regarding
her supplementation practice?
The initial assessment with a new client reveals that her She is at risk for health problems due to excess abdominal fat
waist circumference is 35 inches and her hip
circumference is 34 inches. Which of the following
statements about these measurements is MOST accurate?
During the initial interview, a new client claims, "I want to Acknowledge her enthusiasm and help her develop more realistic goals and a
lose 15 lb. (6.8 kg) in the next month for my high school series of achievable steps work toward them.
reunion." Which of the following responses would be
MOST appropriate?
A client wants to quickly lose the 20 pounds (9.1 kg) he 3 to 5 months
has gained during the past 10 years. Which of the
following timeframes would be MOST appropriate for him
to safely achieve his weight-loss goal?
Mary is a healthy, 43-year-old female with no prior Begin with continuous exercise as tolerated below the talk test threshold and
exercise experience. Which initial cardiorespiratory work up to 30 continuous minutes performed 5 days per week
exercise program would be MOST appropriate for her?
, Henry is a healthy, 29-year-old male with no prior 70 to 80% 1 RM
exercise experience. After an initial muscle-conditioning
program that focused first on stability and mobility,
followed by movement training with 1-2 sets of 15
repetitions of light- to moderate-intensity exercises for all
major movements. Henry is ready to progress to a
program that will help him work toward his goal of
increasing muscle mass.
Which intensity range is MOST appropriate for causing
muscle fatigue in an appropriate number of repetitions to
facilitate muscle hypertrophy?
After several months of sticking to his exercise program, a "While some research shows that creatine may enhance muscular performance, it
client informs you that he is pleased with his progress would be best for you to discuss supplementation with your physician prior to
and would like to enhance his rate of building muscle taking it."
mass by incorporating creatine supplementation into his
current program.
Which of the following responses to this client's inquiry
about creatine is the MOST appropriate?
Larry is a client with whom you have been working for the Contemplation
past three months. During that time, he has cancelled or
failed to show up for approximately 20% of scheduled
workout sessions with you. Recently, Larry's work
commitments have increased and he informs you that he
will not be exercising until his work load decreases. In
which stage of the transtheoretical model of behavioral
change would Larry CURRENTLY be categorized?
Which of the following provides the BEST assessment of 40-yard dash
acceleration and speed?
What is a diabetic client MOST likely to experience if he Hypoglycemia
or she takes too much insulin prior to an exercise
session?
When performing initial cardiorespiratory fitness Decreased exercise heart rate and decreased resting heart rate
assessments with a client who is taking a beta blocker,
which of the following medication-related effects
SHOULD be expected?
Postural screening performed with a new client reveals Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
that he has a posterior pelvic tilt and a decreased
anterior curvature of the lower back. Based on this
information, which muscles should be PRIMARY focus in
this client's flexibility program?
C
Terms in this set (60)
Julie has just completed an exercise confidence survey as Suggest scheduling her workout sessions before work or during her lunch hour.
part of her initial consultation. She indicated that she has
low confidence in her ability to stick with an exercise
program after a long, tiring day at work. Which of the
following strategies would be the BEST option for
enhancing Julie's adherence to her exercise program?
When performing a seated row exercise, you notice the Tight upper trapezius overpowering weakness in the middle and lower trapezius.
client's shoulders rising up toward his ears during each
repetition. What is the MOST likely causing this movement
error?
What is the MOST appropriate method for correcting a Putting your hand where the client's head should be and instructing her to glide
client's form during an exercise in which the client her head back to touch your hand
demonstrates an undesirable forward-head posture?
Your new client, Sarah, is a strong believer in the practice "Your food diary revealed that you are taking an amount of vitamins that could
of vitamin supplementation. After reviewing her three-day potentially lead to health problems. I encourage you to adopt the principles of
food diary, which includes her supplement schedule, you the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and discuss your supplementation
determine that Sarah is taking megadoses of vitamins B6, habits with your physician."
B12, and niacin. Which of the following statements would
be MOST appropriate when addressing Sarah regarding
her supplementation practice?
The initial assessment with a new client reveals that her She is at risk for health problems due to excess abdominal fat
waist circumference is 35 inches and her hip
circumference is 34 inches. Which of the following
statements about these measurements is MOST accurate?
During the initial interview, a new client claims, "I want to Acknowledge her enthusiasm and help her develop more realistic goals and a
lose 15 lb. (6.8 kg) in the next month for my high school series of achievable steps work toward them.
reunion." Which of the following responses would be
MOST appropriate?
A client wants to quickly lose the 20 pounds (9.1 kg) he 3 to 5 months
has gained during the past 10 years. Which of the
following timeframes would be MOST appropriate for him
to safely achieve his weight-loss goal?
Mary is a healthy, 43-year-old female with no prior Begin with continuous exercise as tolerated below the talk test threshold and
exercise experience. Which initial cardiorespiratory work up to 30 continuous minutes performed 5 days per week
exercise program would be MOST appropriate for her?
, Henry is a healthy, 29-year-old male with no prior 70 to 80% 1 RM
exercise experience. After an initial muscle-conditioning
program that focused first on stability and mobility,
followed by movement training with 1-2 sets of 15
repetitions of light- to moderate-intensity exercises for all
major movements. Henry is ready to progress to a
program that will help him work toward his goal of
increasing muscle mass.
Which intensity range is MOST appropriate for causing
muscle fatigue in an appropriate number of repetitions to
facilitate muscle hypertrophy?
After several months of sticking to his exercise program, a "While some research shows that creatine may enhance muscular performance, it
client informs you that he is pleased with his progress would be best for you to discuss supplementation with your physician prior to
and would like to enhance his rate of building muscle taking it."
mass by incorporating creatine supplementation into his
current program.
Which of the following responses to this client's inquiry
about creatine is the MOST appropriate?
Larry is a client with whom you have been working for the Contemplation
past three months. During that time, he has cancelled or
failed to show up for approximately 20% of scheduled
workout sessions with you. Recently, Larry's work
commitments have increased and he informs you that he
will not be exercising until his work load decreases. In
which stage of the transtheoretical model of behavioral
change would Larry CURRENTLY be categorized?
Which of the following provides the BEST assessment of 40-yard dash
acceleration and speed?
What is a diabetic client MOST likely to experience if he Hypoglycemia
or she takes too much insulin prior to an exercise
session?
When performing initial cardiorespiratory fitness Decreased exercise heart rate and decreased resting heart rate
assessments with a client who is taking a beta blocker,
which of the following medication-related effects
SHOULD be expected?
Postural screening performed with a new client reveals Rectus abdominis and hamstrings
that he has a posterior pelvic tilt and a decreased
anterior curvature of the lower back. Based on this
information, which muscles should be PRIMARY focus in
this client's flexibility program?
