ACSM - CEP (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS) GRADED A+

What is used as a preparticipation health screening tool by a professional for the general (non-clinical) population? - Answer-The ACSM algorithm Sedentary Known CV, metabolic, or renal disease No signs or sx Is medical clearance recommended? At what intensity? - Answer-Medical clearance is recommended Light-moderate, progress as tolerated Sedentary No known CV, metabolic, or renal disease No signs or sx Is medical clearance recommended? At what intensity? - Answer-Medical clearance is not necessary Light to moderate, progress to vig Sedentary Known CV, metabolic, or renal disease Has sign or sx Is medical clearance recommended? At what intensity? - Answer-Medical clearance is recommended Light-moderate, progress as tolerated Active No known CV, metabolic, or renal disease No signs or sxIs medical clearance recommended? At what intensity? - Answer-Medical clearance is not necessary Light to vigorous Active Known CV, metabolic, or renal disease No signs or sx Is medical clearance recommended? At what intensity? - Answer-Medical clearance is not necessary for light to moderate, but necessary before vigorous Active Known CV, metabolic, or renal disease Has sign or sx Is medical clearance recommended? At what intensity? - Answer-Discontinue exercise and seek clearance before continuation Definition for active vs sedentary - Answer-Exercised for at least 30 min/day, 3 days/wk for last 3 months Light intensity VO2R and HRR - Answer-30-39% HRR or VO2R Light intensity METs - Answer-2-2.9 METs Light intensity RPE - Answer-RPE 9-11 Moderate intensity HRR or VO2R - Answer-40-59% HRR or VO2R Moderate intensity METs - Answer-3-5.9 METsModerate intensity RPE - Answer-RPE 12-13 Vigorous intensity VO2R or HRR - Answer-≥ 60% HRR or VO2R Vigorous intensity METs - Answer-≥ 6 METs Vigorous intensity RPE - Answer-RPE ≥ 14 CV disease - Answer-cardiac, peripherovascular, or cerebrovascular disease Metabolic disease - Answer-Any 3 out of 5 of the following: -increased waist circumference (M ≥ 40in, W ≥ 35in) -increased triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL -decreased HDL (M < 40mg/dL, W < 50) -increased BP (SBP ≥ 130 or DBP ≥ 85) -increased fasting glucose ≥ 100mg/dL Signs and symptoms suggestive of CV, renal, and metabolic disease - Answer--pain/discomfort in neck, chest, jaw, arms -SOB at rest or w/mild exertion -dizziness or syncope -orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea -ankle edema -palpitations or tachycardia -intermittent claudication -known heart murmur -unusual fatigue or SOB w/usual activities