ACSM EPC Practice Questions & Answers Latest Updated

Hormones that cause new protein production are referred to as ________, while those that influence protein breakdown are ________. - Answer Anabolic; catabolic An individual has two positive risk factors and one negative risk factor. Based on ACMS risk stratification and this profile, this person is considered to be: - Answer Low risk The functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are to: - Answer Supply oxygen and remove waste products from the body Which of the following is the correct transition of blood flow throughout the vasculature? - Answer Arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins Which of the following guidelines are indicated for pregnant women who have been medically cleared for exercise? - Answer Exercise at moderate intensity for at least 150 minutes weekly Which of the following strategies will BEST help generate clients? - Answer Developing a professional network of allied health professionals To build a successful client relationship, you should: - Answer Use a client-centered approach. If a client must see a physician prior to starting a moderate-intensity exercise program, which of the following should be completed by both the client and physician? - Answer Medical clearance form Which of the following is a positive risk factor? - Answer Regular exposure to tobacco smoke Which of the following is a negative risk factor? - Answer High-density lipoprotein 60 mg · dL−1 Which of the following profiles is considered a risk factor with respect to obesity? - Answer Waist of 36 inches for females Intermittent claudication refers to: - Answer Pain that occurs in the lower extremities during walking and disappears after stopping. Palpitations are BEST defined as: - Answer An uncomfortable rhythm of heart beats or forceful heart beats. Following the initial client contact, what are the next steps after the client has completed and returned all forms to you? - Answer Review paperwork and clarify goals. Your client is a 30-year-old male who has not been active in the last few months. He has completed all the forms, and you observe that he does not have any risk factors. He reports that he experienced some shortness of breath while playing a pickup basketball game this weekend, something he hasn't done in a year. You should: - Answer Perform the appropriate assessments and plan on an exercise program that gradually increases in intensity. Which of the following assessments are MOST important for gathering information for designing a resistace training program? - Answer Posture, functional movement, muscular strength, and endurance Anatomical position of the human body is when the body is in which of the following positions? - Answer Body is erect, feet together, upper limbs positioned at the side of the body, palms of the hands facing forward, thumbs facing away from the body, fingers extended Which of the following is/are a resilient, semirigid form of connective tissue that reduces the friction and absorbs some of the shock in synovial joints? - Answer Cartilage Before you design an abdominal exercise program for a client you should FIRST: - Answer Determine and establish neutral pelvic position. Which of the following BEST describes the mechanism for the cause of sudden cardiac death? - Answer Plaque buildup that dislodges from an artery and causes a blood clot How many risk factors are present for this 54-year-old female? - Family history: Mother had myocardial infarction at the age of 60 - Nonsmoker - Blood pressure: 134/85 mm Hg - Total cholesterol: 230 mg · dL−1 - HDL-C: 46 mg · dL−1 - Fasting blood glucose: 82 mg · dL−1 - BMI: 27.3 - Sedentary lifestyle - Answer 3