ACSM CPT Certification Top Possible Questions and Correct Answers 2024

Which of the following exercise modes allows buoyancy to reduce the potential for musculoskeletal injury? A) Cycling B) Walking C) Skiing D) Water exercise - D) Water exercise In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser? A) Precontemplation B) Contemplation C) Preparation D) Action - C) Preparation Which of the following medications is designed to modify blood cholesterol levels? A) Nitrates B) Beta-blockers C) Antihyperlipidemics D) Aspirin - C) Antihyperlipidemics Which of the following represents more than 90% of the fat stored in the body and is composed of a glycerol molecule connected to three fatty acids? A) Phospholipids B) Cholesterol C) Triglycerides (TG) D) Free fatty acids - C) Triglycerides (TG) Limited flexibility of which of the following muscle groups increases the risk of low back pain? A) Quadriceps B) Hamstrings C) Hip flexors D) Gluteus maximus - B) Hamstrings Calcium, phosphorus magnesium, potassium, sulfur, sodium, and chloride are examples of ____________. A) Macrominerals B) Microminerals C) Proteins D) Vitamins - B) Microminerals Which of the following terms represents an imaginary horizontal plane passing through the midsection of the body and dividing it into upper and lower portions? A) Sagittal B) Frontal C) Transverse D) Superior - C) Transverse A personal trainer fails to spot a client performing heavy incline dumbbell presses and the client injures himself when the dumbbell is dropped on his face. Which of the following identify the appropriate type of negligence displayed in this section? A) Admission B) Commission C) Omission D) Legal - C) Omission Which of the following blood pressure (BP) readings would characterize hypertension in the adult? A) 100/60 mm Hg