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The ACSM preparticipation screening algorithm begins by classifying individuals according to which
of the following categories?
Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease
Participation in regular physical activity
Medical clearance to participate in an exercise program
Willingness to sign informed consent documents ✔Correct Answer-participation in regular physical
activity
Which of the following is a potential source of error when taking a blood pressure assessment during
the preparticipation screening?
Client has a BMI of 31
Measurements are taken from both arms.
The cuff is aligned with the client's brachial artery Background music is playing in the assessment
room. ✔Correct Answer-Background music is playing in the assessment room.
What model defines the explicit recognition of relations between individuals and their physical
environments?
Social Ecological Model
Health Belief Model
Transtheoretical Model
Planned Behavior Model ✔Correct Answer-Social Ecological Model
Which of the following is an example of implementing a client-centered approach into practice?
-Focusing on motivational and behavioral skills when coaching to improve client performance.
-Focusing on designing programs for mostly new clients to expand the trainer's skillset
-Beginning each training session with explicit instructions for each task to foster client independence.
-Providing detailed directions to the client to reduce the time spent correcting technique.
✔Correct Answer-Focusing on motivational and behavioral skills when coaching to improve client
performance.
A physically active adult client consumes 2200 calories per day to maintain their current weight.
Which of the following is an example of the caloric distribution of nutrients they should consume at a
minimum without changing their current activity level?
-1100 calories from carbohydrates, 660 calories from proteins, and 440 calories from fat
-990 calories from carbohydrates, 220 calories from proteins, and 440 calories from fats
, -1430 calories from carbohydrates, 770 calories from proteins, and 770 calories from fats
-1320 calories from carbohydrates, 700 calories from proteins, and 180 calories from fats ✔Correct
Answer-1100 calories from carbohydrates, 660 calories from proteins, and 440 calories from fat
A personal trainer notices that a client who has significant muscle mass has a BMI that categorizes
them as "obese". Which of the following regarding the client's BMI is correct?
-BMI does not differentiate fat weight from muscle weight.
-BMI can be 5-6% higher in clients to who do not fully exhale prior to measurements being taken.
-Significant changes in full body hydration may affect the accuracy of BMI calculations
-Age, race, level of activity, and limb length can significantly affect the BMI accuracy. ✔Correct
Answer-BMI does not differentiate fat weight from muscle weight.
7.A trainer wants to determine a client's distribution of body weight. Of the methods below, which of
the following which would be the most appropriate to select?
waist-to-hip ratio
body mass index
waist circumference
bioelectrical impedance ✔Correct Answer-waist-to-hip ratio
Which of the following is the best position for the personal trainer to be in if a client is lying supine
on the floor performing abdominal crunches?
-Nearby on the floor, either in a sitting or kneeling position
-Nearby the client, while standing above and giving instructions
-Standing back from the client and observing the full motion
-Laying nearby the client and performing the same exercise ✔Correct Answer-Nearby on the floor,
either in a sitting or kneeling position
Which method can be used to reduce injury risk when a client is using free weights?
-Keeping a record of loads/sets/reps for specific training days so the client can follow a reasonable
plan based on past progress.
-Allowing a client to progress to a higher load once they can do 200% of the reps at the initial load.
-Allowing the client to progress by increasing their loads by 10% each session.
-Providing tests on the specific muscles prior to moving on to the next load category. ✔Correct
Answer-Keeping a record of loads/sets/reps for specific training days so the client can follow a
reasonable plan based on past progress.
A personal trainer is conducting a preparticipation screening with a new client who is a regular
exerciser. Although the client has had a history of high blood pressure, they have been asymptomatic
for past 15 months. Which of the following is correct regarding medical clearance to exercise?
-Medical clearance is required to exercise.
-No medical clearance necessary to continue with moderate exercise.
- No medical clearance necessary to continue with vigorous exercise.
-Not enough information is provided to make a determination. ✔Correct Answer-No medical
clearance necessary to continue with moderate exercise.
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The ACSM preparticipation screening algorithm begins by classifying individuals according to which
of the following categories?
Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease
Participation in regular physical activity
Medical clearance to participate in an exercise program
Willingness to sign informed consent documents ✔Correct Answer-participation in regular physical
activity
Which of the following is a potential source of error when taking a blood pressure assessment during
the preparticipation screening?
Client has a BMI of 31
Measurements are taken from both arms.
The cuff is aligned with the client's brachial artery Background music is playing in the assessment
room. ✔Correct Answer-Background music is playing in the assessment room.
What model defines the explicit recognition of relations between individuals and their physical
environments?
Social Ecological Model
Health Belief Model
Transtheoretical Model
Planned Behavior Model ✔Correct Answer-Social Ecological Model
Which of the following is an example of implementing a client-centered approach into practice?
-Focusing on motivational and behavioral skills when coaching to improve client performance.
-Focusing on designing programs for mostly new clients to expand the trainer's skillset
-Beginning each training session with explicit instructions for each task to foster client independence.
-Providing detailed directions to the client to reduce the time spent correcting technique.
✔Correct Answer-Focusing on motivational and behavioral skills when coaching to improve client
performance.
A physically active adult client consumes 2200 calories per day to maintain their current weight.
Which of the following is an example of the caloric distribution of nutrients they should consume at a
minimum without changing their current activity level?
-1100 calories from carbohydrates, 660 calories from proteins, and 440 calories from fat
-990 calories from carbohydrates, 220 calories from proteins, and 440 calories from fats
, -1430 calories from carbohydrates, 770 calories from proteins, and 770 calories from fats
-1320 calories from carbohydrates, 700 calories from proteins, and 180 calories from fats ✔Correct
Answer-1100 calories from carbohydrates, 660 calories from proteins, and 440 calories from fat
A personal trainer notices that a client who has significant muscle mass has a BMI that categorizes
them as "obese". Which of the following regarding the client's BMI is correct?
-BMI does not differentiate fat weight from muscle weight.
-BMI can be 5-6% higher in clients to who do not fully exhale prior to measurements being taken.
-Significant changes in full body hydration may affect the accuracy of BMI calculations
-Age, race, level of activity, and limb length can significantly affect the BMI accuracy. ✔Correct
Answer-BMI does not differentiate fat weight from muscle weight.
7.A trainer wants to determine a client's distribution of body weight. Of the methods below, which of
the following which would be the most appropriate to select?
waist-to-hip ratio
body mass index
waist circumference
bioelectrical impedance ✔Correct Answer-waist-to-hip ratio
Which of the following is the best position for the personal trainer to be in if a client is lying supine
on the floor performing abdominal crunches?
-Nearby on the floor, either in a sitting or kneeling position
-Nearby the client, while standing above and giving instructions
-Standing back from the client and observing the full motion
-Laying nearby the client and performing the same exercise ✔Correct Answer-Nearby on the floor,
either in a sitting or kneeling position
Which method can be used to reduce injury risk when a client is using free weights?
-Keeping a record of loads/sets/reps for specific training days so the client can follow a reasonable
plan based on past progress.
-Allowing a client to progress to a higher load once they can do 200% of the reps at the initial load.
-Allowing the client to progress by increasing their loads by 10% each session.
-Providing tests on the specific muscles prior to moving on to the next load category. ✔Correct
Answer-Keeping a record of loads/sets/reps for specific training days so the client can follow a
reasonable plan based on past progress.
A personal trainer is conducting a preparticipation screening with a new client who is a regular
exerciser. Although the client has had a history of high blood pressure, they have been asymptomatic
for past 15 months. Which of the following is correct regarding medical clearance to exercise?
-Medical clearance is required to exercise.
-No medical clearance necessary to continue with moderate exercise.
- No medical clearance necessary to continue with vigorous exercise.
-Not enough information is provided to make a determination. ✔Correct Answer-No medical
clearance necessary to continue with moderate exercise.
