Prep U ACSM EP-C Exam Practice Questions (with 100% Accurate Answers

Longitudinal Muscle correct answers A muscle that produces low force and has a high contractile rate is classified as a _________ Dorsiflexion; talus correct answers The ankle's most stable position is in ______ due to the overall shape of the ______ Moderate Risk correct answers During the pre-participation screening your client is determined to have 4 risk factors. This is considered to be: Contraindication correct answers A reason or rationale NOT to perform exercise or testing Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) correct answers If difficulties are encountered in calculating percentage VO2max for prescribing exercise intensity in cases of cardiac disease, the EP-C should instead consider flexion; extension correct answers A posterior pelvic tilt produces lumbar _____ and an anterior pelvic tilt produces lumbar _____ transverse plane correct answers Pronation of the radioulnar joint occurs in: Sagittal plane; flexion/extension correct answers The facet joints of the lumbar spine are oriented in the _____ which primarily allows _____ motions Supraliac correct answers Which of the following utilizes a DIAGONAL fold when assessing body composition via skinfold calipers Unable to externally rotate the shoulder joint past 60 degrees correct answers While supine, your client performs ROM on the shoulder joint. She displays tightness in the infraspinatus and teres minor. You were led to this conclusion because the client was: Cardiac Output correct answers Defined as the volume of blood being pumped by the heart in a minute Sagittal Explanation: Hyperlordosis is an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine that would be viewed in the sagittal plane. Pg 98 correct answers Deviations in which plane are referred to as hyperlordosis: 4 compartments of the lower limb correct answers 1. Superficial posterior compartment (i.e. posterior tibial compartment on PrepU) (gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris) 2. Deep posterior compartment (posterior tibialis, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus) 3. Lateral compartment -- outside of the leg (peroneus longus, peroneus brevis) 4. Anterior compartment (anterior tibialis, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus. 1, 2, 3 are plantarflexion 4 is dorsiflexion Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding exercise testing and pregnant women? correct answers Submaximal exercise testing is more appropriate, however rarely indicated. Aerobic Exercise Training correct answers Which of the following has the greatest effect on the reduction of blood pressure Kinesiology correct answers The study of the mechanics of human movement is called: Dyslipidemia correct answers Total 200 mg/dL or HDL <40 mg/dL or LDL >130 mg/dL horizontal abduction correct answers What joint action of the shoulder is performed during a reverse cable fly or a reverse dumbbell fly extension; sagittal correct answers Concentric contraction of the triceps brachii muscle causes _____ in the _____ plane Total peripheral resistance may drop slightly correct answers During graded exercise, which of the following occurs due to large muscle vasodilation? Conduct a familiarization period of no less than two weeks. correct answers Which of the following is a recommended procedure for administering a 1-RM strength test? Narrow the base of support correct answers To manipulate the intensity and increase the challenge of balance-related training, you should: Decreased body weight correct answers For most clients, a positive effect of consistent energy deficit is: 100% fruit juice correct answers Which of the following counts as part of the fruit group: The correlation between obesity and increased chronic disease risk correct answers One of the MOST important reasons for assessment of your client's body composition is: Color your plate correct answers Which of the following is a key recommendation of the 2010 USDA dietary guidelines gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus (Of these 4 muscles the Prep U course only requires the gluteus maximus for the answer to this specific question, but its worth knowing all 4 of the muscles are responsible for the action of hip extension) correct answers Which of the following is responsible for hip extension: Terminate the assessment correct answers You are performing a submaximal treadmill test for your client in which you are gradually increasing the speed and grade. You observe a normal response to heart rate and blood pressure during the first several stages. During the next increase in speed and grade, you observe that SBP drops about 12 mm Hg. You should: Refrain from drinking any caffeinated beverages 30 minutes prior to the assessment. correct answers You are ready to proceed with scheduling a fitness assessment with your client tomorrow. To get the most accurate heart rate response, you instruct your client to: Arteriovenous oxygen difference correct answers Which of the following cardiac variables will increase as a result of regular aerobic training at a submaximal effort? Oriented toward the ceiling. correct answers During the supine rotational stretch, it is important to have the abdomen: Joint pain is minimal correct answers Individuals with arthritis should ideally stretch when: The MOST important reasons for maintaining collaborative relationships with health care professionals correct answers optimize client outcomes and identify risk factors Jumps in place correct answers Which of the following is MOST appropriate for a novice athlete starting plyometric training Modifying the order of exercises correct answers To accomplish progressive overload, increase the intensity and/or volume by increasing resistance, increasing the number of sets/reps exercises, or: Benefit; risk correct answers Pre-participation health screenings during initial client consultation help the EP-C to maximize ______ and minimize _______ risk What would be a good target heart rate range for a moderately trained female, age 42, with a resting heart rate of 60? correct answers 143 to 154 bpm Explanation: Moderately trained individuals may find that 70% to 80% VO2max provides a sufficient training stimulus. p. 403 1:10 correct answers What is the recommended work-to-rest ratio when performing depth jumps: lactate correct answers A proper cool-down allows the body to help remove Terminate the Assessment correct answers You are performing a submaximal treadmill test for your client in which you are gradually increasing the speed and grade. You observe a normal response to heart rate and blood pressure during the first several stages. During the next increase in speed and grade, you observe that SBP drops about 12 mm HG. You should: Plyometric training correct answers Which of the following provides ideal stress on the bone to promote adaptations in the bone: Which of the following assesses anaerobic capacity? correct answers 300-yard shuttle run Explanation: Anaerobic capacity can be assessed with 300-yard shuttlerun and the line drill. p 501 Altering rest intervals correct answers To accomplish progressive overload, increase the intensity and/or volume by increasing resistance, increasing the number of sets/reps/exercises, or: Various modes and components of exercise are safe under appropriate supervision correct answers Which of the following is TRUE regarding exercise training for children and adolescents?