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PREP-U ACSM EP-C EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is most commonly used to measure blood pressure? -
correct-answer - Brachial pulse
Which of the following is a benefit of acclimatization of exercise to a cold
environment? - correct-answer - Maintenance of hand and foot temperature
Myocardial ischemia is defined as: - correct-answer - An imbalance between
myocardial oxygen demand and supply.
A muscle generates enough force to overcome an external resistance and
shortens. This is known as which type of action? - correct-answer - concentric
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What would be the BEST progression for a balance training exercise with an older
adult? - correct-answer - Seated closed eyes, seated arms crossed, seated on a
physioball, standing on the floor single leg, standing on a BOSU ball
Which document acknowledges an "assumption of risk" with regard to
participation in physical activity? - correct-answer - informed consent
The benefits of physical activity would outweigh the risk for which of the
following? - correct-answer - Controlled Type 1 diabetes
An advanced client is training with the goal of increasing strength. He has been
performing 3 sets, using an 8- to 12-repetition maximum for the past 8 weeks.
Which modification will result in the GREATEST strength gains? - correct-answer -
3 to 5 sets, 5 to 6 reps maximum, for 6 to 12 weeks
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Which of the following sports is MOST likely to contribute to shoulder
impingement? - correct-answer - swimming
Which of the following is an example of appraisal support? - correct-answer - A
spouse who praises your client on the progress that has been made
Appraisal support includes constructive feedback from the EP-C or from
significant individuals within a client's social network.
What is the MOST influential source of self-efficacy information related to
exercise? - correct-answer - Past exercise performance
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Asking clients to document how they use their time for 1 week and identify areas
where they can incorporate exercise is an example of a strategy for overcoming: -
correct-answer - A personal barrier.
According to the Transtheoretical Model, a client who has made specific and
measurable changes in her activity in the past 6 months is in which stage of
change? - correct-answer - Action
In terms of equipment use, proactive steps to managing and minimizing risk
include: - correct-answer - Reviewing how to use each piece of equipment with all
clients.
Compared to nonathletes, the protein requirement for physically active people is:
- correct-answer - Approximately double.
PREP-U ACSM EP-C EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is most commonly used to measure blood pressure? -
correct-answer - Brachial pulse
Which of the following is a benefit of acclimatization of exercise to a cold
environment? - correct-answer - Maintenance of hand and foot temperature
Myocardial ischemia is defined as: - correct-answer - An imbalance between
myocardial oxygen demand and supply.
A muscle generates enough force to overcome an external resistance and
shortens. This is known as which type of action? - correct-answer - concentric
, 2
What would be the BEST progression for a balance training exercise with an older
adult? - correct-answer - Seated closed eyes, seated arms crossed, seated on a
physioball, standing on the floor single leg, standing on a BOSU ball
Which document acknowledges an "assumption of risk" with regard to
participation in physical activity? - correct-answer - informed consent
The benefits of physical activity would outweigh the risk for which of the
following? - correct-answer - Controlled Type 1 diabetes
An advanced client is training with the goal of increasing strength. He has been
performing 3 sets, using an 8- to 12-repetition maximum for the past 8 weeks.
Which modification will result in the GREATEST strength gains? - correct-answer -
3 to 5 sets, 5 to 6 reps maximum, for 6 to 12 weeks
, 3
Which of the following sports is MOST likely to contribute to shoulder
impingement? - correct-answer - swimming
Which of the following is an example of appraisal support? - correct-answer - A
spouse who praises your client on the progress that has been made
Appraisal support includes constructive feedback from the EP-C or from
significant individuals within a client's social network.
What is the MOST influential source of self-efficacy information related to
exercise? - correct-answer - Past exercise performance
, 4
Asking clients to document how they use their time for 1 week and identify areas
where they can incorporate exercise is an example of a strategy for overcoming: -
correct-answer - A personal barrier.
According to the Transtheoretical Model, a client who has made specific and
measurable changes in her activity in the past 6 months is in which stage of
change? - correct-answer - Action
In terms of equipment use, proactive steps to managing and minimizing risk
include: - correct-answer - Reviewing how to use each piece of equipment with all
clients.
Compared to nonathletes, the protein requirement for physically active people is:
- correct-answer - Approximately double.
