ACSM EP Exam (Everything) Complete questions with correct answers| MOST RECENT

ACSM EP Exam (Everything) Complete questions with correct answers| MOST RECENT Which of the following is the MOST important exercise variable in preventing injuries? a. High intensity b. Longer bouts of duration c. Consecutive days of training d. Slow and gradual progression d. Slow and gradual progression The Framingham Heart Study started as a large cohort study in 1948 with the purpose of identifying and examining the effects of various risk factors for the development of which disease process? a. Cardiovascular disease b. Neuromotor disease c. Pulmonary disease d. Metabolic disease a. Cardiovascular disease To lessen the chance of injury, the ACSM-EP should: a. Assess the client's goal and rewrite it to be more realistic based on exercise testing results. b. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and prescribing exercises that are based on an individual's current fitness level and desires. c. Determine the client's intensity threshold and work 10% of the time above that threshold for adaptation purposes. d. Start at a moderate to high level of intensity, frequency, and duration and progress slowly. b. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and prescribing exercises that are based on an individual's current fitness level and desires. Which of the following is a skill-related parameter that might be addressed in a client's exercise program? a. Balance b. Flexibility c. Aerobic capacity d. Body composition a. Balance Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding submaximal exercise testing? a. It is generally considered safe for most individuals b. It requires medical supervision from a physician or other trained professional c. It requires medical clearance from the client's primary health care provider d. It is indicated for individuals under 45 years of age a. It is generally considered safe for most individuals For individuals younger than 30 years of age, the most common cause(s) of sudden cardiac death is/are: a. Head and cervical spine trauma. b. Congenital and hereditary abnormalities. c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. d. Coronary artery disease. b. Congenital and hereditary abnormalities. Which of the following activities has the lowest risk of musculoskeletal injury? a. Weightlifting b. Jogging c. Basketball d. Walking d. Walking A 1995 joint position statement of the ACSM and CDC recommended that every adult accumulate how many minutes of activity per day? a. 60 minutes b. 10 minutes c. 30 minutes d. 15 minutes c. 30 minutes Which of the following is a skill-related aspect of physical activity? a. Strength b. Ability c. Coordination d. Endurance c. Coordination Which of the following is the most common risk factor that is associated with exercise? a. Sprain of the shoulder joint b. Injuries at the lumbar spine c. Injuries at the knee or foot d. Strain of the rotator cuff c. Injuries at the knee or foot Which of the following BEST describes the mechanism for the cause of sudden cardiac death? a. An erratic atrial rhythm during diastole b. A drop in blood pressure below 90/60 mm Hg c. Hypertensive response at rest or during exercise d. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an artery and causes a blood clot d. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an artery and causes a blood clot To minimize any emergent event during exercise testing or training, it is critical that the ACSM-EP: