I HUMAN CASE STUDY SALLY SMITH
ACTUAL TEST PAPER COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS TESTED
ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia?
A.Bronchospasms and hyperventilation
B.Hypotension
C.Tachycardia and slurred speech
D.Cold, clammy skin
Answer: C.Tachycardia and slurred speech
◉ What is the energy cost of running at 6.5 mph up a grade of 5%?
A.13.2 MET
B.8.2 MET
C.10.2 MET
D.15.2 MET
Answer: 6.5 x 26.8 = 174.2 (174.2 x 0.2) + 174.2 x 0.5 x 0.9) + 3.5 =
46.18/3.5 =
A. 13.2 MET
, ◉ Which of the following would most appropriately assess a
previously sedentary, 40-year-old female client's muscular strength?
A.Using a 30-pound (18-kg) barbell to perform bicep curls to fatigue
B.Using a 5-pound (2.2-kg) dumbbell to perform multiple sets of
biceps curls to fatigue
C.Performing modified curl-ups to fatigue
D.Holding a handgrip dynamometer at 15 pounds (7 kg) to fatigue
Answer: A.Using a 30-pound (18-kg) barbell to perform bicep curls
to fatigue
◉ The ACSM recommends that exercise intensity be prescribed
within what percentage of maximal heart rate?
A.60% and 90%
B.50% and 70%
C.70% and 100%
D.40% and 50%
Answer: A.60% and 90%
◉ A target HR equivalent is 85% of HRR for a 25-year-old male with
a resting HR of 75 bpm would be equal to
A.102 bpm
B.195 bpm
C.177 bpm
ACTUAL TEST PAPER COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS TESTED
ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia?
A.Bronchospasms and hyperventilation
B.Hypotension
C.Tachycardia and slurred speech
D.Cold, clammy skin
Answer: C.Tachycardia and slurred speech
◉ What is the energy cost of running at 6.5 mph up a grade of 5%?
A.13.2 MET
B.8.2 MET
C.10.2 MET
D.15.2 MET
Answer: 6.5 x 26.8 = 174.2 (174.2 x 0.2) + 174.2 x 0.5 x 0.9) + 3.5 =
46.18/3.5 =
A. 13.2 MET
, ◉ Which of the following would most appropriately assess a
previously sedentary, 40-year-old female client's muscular strength?
A.Using a 30-pound (18-kg) barbell to perform bicep curls to fatigue
B.Using a 5-pound (2.2-kg) dumbbell to perform multiple sets of
biceps curls to fatigue
C.Performing modified curl-ups to fatigue
D.Holding a handgrip dynamometer at 15 pounds (7 kg) to fatigue
Answer: A.Using a 30-pound (18-kg) barbell to perform bicep curls
to fatigue
◉ The ACSM recommends that exercise intensity be prescribed
within what percentage of maximal heart rate?
A.60% and 90%
B.50% and 70%
C.70% and 100%
D.40% and 50%
Answer: A.60% and 90%
◉ A target HR equivalent is 85% of HRR for a 25-year-old male with
a resting HR of 75 bpm would be equal to
A.102 bpm
B.195 bpm
C.177 bpm