ACSM Exam
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1. The informed consent document is does what?: provides an explanation of the test to the
client
2. True or false:
Negligence, improper test administration, inadequate personal qualifications
and insufficient safety procedures are all items that. are expressly covered by
the informed consent: False
3. what is the purpose of agreements, releases, and consent forms: to inform the
client of participation risks as well as the rights of the client and the facility
4. In commercial settings, clients should be more extensively screened for
potential health risks. The information solicited should include which of the
following?
A. personal medical history
B. present medical status
C. medication
D. all of the above: D- all of the above
5. identify the appropriate subjective self evaluation took used as a quick heakth
screening before beginning any exercise program.: physical activity readiness question-naire
(PAR-Q+)
6. which of the following actions would be most appropriate if a clients pre
screening results indicated she has no known cardiovascular disease, has not
been exercising in the previous year, and has been experiencing dyspnea at
rest: because she is currently experiencing symptoms, she should seek medical clearance prior to beginning exercise
7. what LDL cholesterol range is considered optimal, above optimal, and a risk
factor for CVD: optimal- < 100 mg * dL
above optimal- 100-129 mg * dL
CVD risk- >/= 130 mg * dL
8. what is considered hypertension: SBP greater than 130 mm
DBP greater than 80 mm
9. what medication is designed to modify blood cholesterol: Antilipemics
10. what are nitrates used for: used to reduce chest pain associated with angina
11. what are beta blockers used for: reduce blood pressure
12. what is asprin used for: used to control blood platelet stickiness (blood clots)
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13. what represents more than 90% of the fat stored in the body and is com-
posed of glycerol molecule connected to three fatty acids: triglycerides
14. what of the following is a BP reading that is elevated
100/60
110/70
160/90
120/78: 120/78 mm
elevated is SBP 120-129 and DBP <80
15. A source of intimal injury thought to initiate the process of atherogenesis is
________
A. Dyslipidemia
B. Hypertension
C. Turbulence of blood flow within the vessel
D. All of the above: D. all of the above
16. according to ACSM at what level is high density lipoprotein condisered a risk
factor in the development of cardiovascular disease: < 40 mg* dL
17. risk factors associated with CVD: -men >45 and women >55
-family history of CVD
-cigarette smoking
-hypertension (>130/80)
-hypercholesterolemia (total >200 mg, or HDL <40 mg
-type 1 and 2 diabetes
18. what decribes pain and/or cramping in the lower leg due to inadequate
blood flow to skeletal muscle: claudication
19. which of the following results would be considered a positive CVD risk factor
A. not doing 30 min moderate activity 3 days a week for 3 months
B. HDL > 70
C. fasting blood glucose 80 mg
D. BMI is 25 kg: A
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1. The informed consent document is does what?: provides an explanation of the test to the
client
2. True or false:
Negligence, improper test administration, inadequate personal qualifications
and insufficient safety procedures are all items that. are expressly covered by
the informed consent: False
3. what is the purpose of agreements, releases, and consent forms: to inform the
client of participation risks as well as the rights of the client and the facility
4. In commercial settings, clients should be more extensively screened for
potential health risks. The information solicited should include which of the
following?
A. personal medical history
B. present medical status
C. medication
D. all of the above: D- all of the above
5. identify the appropriate subjective self evaluation took used as a quick heakth
screening before beginning any exercise program.: physical activity readiness question-naire
(PAR-Q+)
6. which of the following actions would be most appropriate if a clients pre
screening results indicated she has no known cardiovascular disease, has not
been exercising in the previous year, and has been experiencing dyspnea at
rest: because she is currently experiencing symptoms, she should seek medical clearance prior to beginning exercise
7. what LDL cholesterol range is considered optimal, above optimal, and a risk
factor for CVD: optimal- < 100 mg * dL
above optimal- 100-129 mg * dL
CVD risk- >/= 130 mg * dL
8. what is considered hypertension: SBP greater than 130 mm
DBP greater than 80 mm
9. what medication is designed to modify blood cholesterol: Antilipemics
10. what are nitrates used for: used to reduce chest pain associated with angina
11. what are beta blockers used for: reduce blood pressure
12. what is asprin used for: used to control blood platelet stickiness (blood clots)
, ACSM Exam
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13. what represents more than 90% of the fat stored in the body and is com-
posed of glycerol molecule connected to three fatty acids: triglycerides
14. what of the following is a BP reading that is elevated
100/60
110/70
160/90
120/78: 120/78 mm
elevated is SBP 120-129 and DBP <80
15. A source of intimal injury thought to initiate the process of atherogenesis is
________
A. Dyslipidemia
B. Hypertension
C. Turbulence of blood flow within the vessel
D. All of the above: D. all of the above
16. according to ACSM at what level is high density lipoprotein condisered a risk
factor in the development of cardiovascular disease: < 40 mg* dL
17. risk factors associated with CVD: -men >45 and women >55
-family history of CVD
-cigarette smoking
-hypertension (>130/80)
-hypercholesterolemia (total >200 mg, or HDL <40 mg
-type 1 and 2 diabetes
18. what decribes pain and/or cramping in the lower leg due to inadequate
blood flow to skeletal muscle: claudication
19. which of the following results would be considered a positive CVD risk factor
A. not doing 30 min moderate activity 3 days a week for 3 months
B. HDL > 70
C. fasting blood glucose 80 mg
D. BMI is 25 kg: A
