ACSM EP-C Certification Review questions with correct answers

Signs/Symptoms suggestive of CV, metabolic, or renal disease: CORRECT ANSWER - Pain - Intermittent claudication - Ankle edema - Dizziness or syncope - SOB (at rest or w/ mild exertion) - Unusual fatigue or SOB w/ usual activities - Orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - Palpations or tachycardia - Known heart murmur Orthopnea: CORRECT ANSWER Dyspnea occurring at rest in the recumbent (laying down) position that is relieved promptly by sitting upright or standing Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea: CORRECT ANSWER Begins usually 2-5 hours after onset of sleep & may be relieved by sitting on side of bed or getting out of bed Intermittent Claudication: CORRECT ANSWER - Pain that occurs in lower extremities w/ an inadequate blood supply (usually result of atherosclerosis) that is brought on by exercise - Pain does not occur w/ standing or sitting, is reproducible day-to-day, is more severe when walking upstairs or up-hill, & is often described has a cramp that disappears 1-2 min after stopping exercise Snycope CORRECT ANSWER Loss of