ACSM EP Exam 392QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS) VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 RATED A+

ACSM EP Exam 392QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS) VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 RATED A+ACSM EP Exam 392QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS) VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 RATED A+ Which of the following is the MOST important exercise variable in preventing injuries? a. High intensity b. Longer bouts of duration c. Consecutive days of training d. Slow and gradual progression - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Slow and gradual progression The Framingham Heart Study started as a large cohort study in 1948 with the purpose of identifying and examining the effects of various risk factors for the development of which disease process? a. Cardiovascular disease b. Neuromotor disease c. Pulmonary disease d. Metabolic disease - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Cardiovascular disease To lessen the chance of injury, the ACSM-EP should: a. Assess the client's goal and rewrite it to be more realistic based on exercise testing results. b. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and prescribing exercises that are based on an individual's current fitness level and desires. c. Determine the client's intensity threshold and work 10% of the time above that threshold for adaptation purposes. d. Start at a moderate to high level of intensity, frequency, and duration and progress slowly. - CORRECT ANSWERS b. Be diligent in choosing exercise modes and prescribing exercises that are based on an individual's current fitness level and desires. Which of the following is a skill-related parameter that might be addressed in a client's exercise program? a. Balance b. Flexibility c. Aerobic capacity d. Body composition - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Balance Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding submaximal exercise testing? a. It is generally considered safe for most individuals b. It requires medical supervision from a physician or other trained professional c. It requires medical clearance from the client's primary health care provider d. It is indicated for individuals under 45 years of age - CORRECT ANSWERS a. It is generally considered safe for most individuals For individuals younger than 30 years of age, the most common cause(s) of sudden cardiac death is/are: a. Head and cervical spine trauma. b. Congenital and hereditary abnormalities. c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. d. Coronary artery disease. - CORRECT ANSWERS b. Congenital and hereditary abnormalities. Which of the following activities has the lowest risk of musculoskeletal injury? a. Weightlifting b. Jogging c. Basketball d. Walking - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Walking A 1995 joint position statement of the ACSM and CDC recommended that every adult accumulate how many minutes of activity per day? a. 60 minutes b. 10 minutes c. 30 minutes d. 15 minutes - CORRECT ANSWERS c. 30 minutes Which of the following is a skill-related aspect of physical activity? a. Strength b. Ability c. Coordination d. Endurance - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Coordination Which of the following is the most common risk factor that is associated with exercise? a. Sprain of the shoulder joint b. Injuries at the lumbar spine c. Injuries at the knee or foot d. Strain of the rotator cuff - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Injuries at the knee or foot Which of the following BEST describes the mechanism for the cause of sudden cardiac death? a. An erratic atrial rhythm during diastole b. A drop in blood pressure below 90/60 mm Hg c. Hypertensive response at rest or during exercise d. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an artery and causes a blood clot - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Plaque buildup that dislodges from an artery and causes a blood clot To minimize any emergent event during exercise testing or training, it is critical that the ACSM-EP: a. Assess the client's exercise intensity threshold and maintain intensity below it. b. Post highly visible emergency procedures and phone numbers in prominent areas. c. Conduct appropriate screening on each client as a first step. d. Obtain a signed informed consent to minimize liability. - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Conduct appropriate screening on each client as a first step. How can the total amount of energy expenditure associated with physical activity be determined? a. By considering the intensity of the activity b. By considering the duration of the activity c. By considering the frequency of the muscular contractions involved in the activity d. By determining the amount of muscle mass producing bodilty movements and the intensity, duration, and frequency of muscular contractions - CORRECT ANSWERS d. By determining the amount of muscle mass producing bodilty movements and the intensity, duration, and frequency of muscular contractions The relationship between physical activity and risk of developing cardiovascular disease can best be described as: a. Scientifically proven. b. Questionable pending further research. c. Dependent on CVD risk profile. d. A dose-response relationship. - CORRECT ANSWERS d. A dose-response relationship. The 2007 update to an ACSM/CDC recommendation for activity focused on the frequency recommendation; instead of "most, preferably all, days of the week," the update was changed to: a. Five days each week. b. Seven days a week. c. Most days of the week. d. All days of the week. - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Five days each week. Which of the following is the BEST way to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injury as a client begins an exercise program? a. Set realistic exercise goals for the program b. Use programs that are effective with other clients c. Avoid the use of free weights for strength training d. Utilize lower-intensity, longer-duration cardio exercise - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Set realistic exercise goals for the program The skill-related components of physical fitness include: a. Speed, flexibility, coordination, balance, power, and strength. b. Agility, speed, coordination, balance, reaction time, and endurance. c. Speed, agility, coordination, balance, power, and reaction time. d. Agility, flexibility, coordination, balance, power, and endurance. - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Speed, agility, coordination, balance, power, and reaction time. Cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality are inversely related to both physical activity and: a. Strength. b. Physical Fitness. c. Weight. d. Age. - CORRECT ANSWERS b. Physical Fitness. For high school and college athletes, preparticipation screening primarily functions to: a. Detect potential cardiac issues. b. Assess joint integrity. c. Detect muscle weakness and imbalance. d. Assess functional capacity. - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Detect potential cardiac issues. Numerous epidemiological research efforts have demonstrated an inverse relationship between physical activity and: a. Morbidity. b. Cardiovascular disease. c. Health. d. Cancer. - CORRECT ANSWERS b. Cardiovascular disease. An update from a 2007 ACSM/CDC joint statement indicates that physical activity bouts of at least how many minutes can be accumulated toward the recommended total amount of daily physical activity? a. 5 minutes b. 10 minutes c. 15 minutes d. 30 minutes - CORRECT ANSWERS b. 10 minutes Over the past five decades, it has been estimated that occupational energy expenditure has declined by approximately how many calories per day? a. 50 b. 100 c. 250 d. 500 - CORRECT ANSWERS b. 100 Which of the following is a criterion used to determine if an individual could be classifed as sedentary/physically inactive? a. The performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, on at least five days per week, performed for at least three months. b. The performance of at least 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity, on at least two days per week, performed for at least three months. c. The performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, on at least five days per week, performed for at least one month. d. The performance of at least 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity, on at least three days per week, performed for at least one month. - CORRECT ANSWERS a. The performance of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, on at least five days per week, performed for at least three months. The Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study has demonstrated that more physically fit individuals have reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and: a. Cancer. b. Stroke. c. Mortality. d. Heart disease. - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Mortality. To minimize musculoskeletal injury from the outset, which of the following should be prioritized? a. Beginning the client's program with a balanced circuit training regimen b. Making the client aware of early signs of potential injury c. Advising the client to "work through" pain d. Starting with high intensity during strength training - CORRECT ANSWERS b. Making the client aware of early signs of potential injury You notice a member of your fitness facility on the elliptical trainer who is shaking her left arm and rubbing her chest. She states that she is okay and tells you her chest is feeling tight. You should: a. Explain and demonstrate how she can later stretch her chest after her cool-down. b. Suggest that she switch to a nonweight-bearing mode such as cycling. c. Stop the exercise, have her immediately cool down by walking around, and monitor for additional signs or symptoms. d. Let her know that you were concerned, and encourage her to keep exercising. - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Stop the exercise, have her immediately cool down by walking around, and monitor for additional signs or symptoms. A 57-year-old female completes the PAR-Q+, answers "YES" to questions #3 and #6 on page 1. She then completes pages 2 and 3, answering "YES" to multiple follow-up questions on those pages. What is the recommended course of action for this individual? a. She may begin independent physical activity immediately b. She should seek physician consent prior to beginning physical activity c. She may begin supervised physical activity only d. She should wait one year and fill out the PAR-Q+ again at that time - CORRECT ANSWERS b. She should seek physician consent prior to beginning physical activity The primary purpose of the informed consent is to: a. Inform the participant of any personal and confidential information that will be collected. b. Inform of any risks involved with exercise testing and/or exercise training. c. Inform of the purpose of all exercise tests that will be performed. d. Inform how the data collected will be stored. e. All of the answers are correct. - CORRECT ANSWERS e. All of the answers are correct. Which of the following allows for a self-guided screening prior to physical activity? a. Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire-Plus b. Global Physical Activity Questionnaire c. Minnesota Leisure Time Activity Survey d. Jenkins Activity Survey - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire-Plus The risk factor for obesity is a BMI at or greater than: a. 45 kg/m2. b. 30 kg/m2. c. 15 kg/m2. d. 60 kg/m2 - CORRECT ANSWERS b. 30 kg/m2. Initial interviews with clients should include health history, exercise readiness forms, and inquiries about: a. Work schedule and hobbies that may interfere with training schedules. b. Client goals and expectations for working with an ACSM-EP. c. Social support networks that can help or hinder the training routine. d. Previous work with other ACSM-EPs. - CORRECT ANSWERS b. Client goals and expectations for working with an ACSM-EP. Which of the following indicates you should not let your client exercise that day and should refer them to a physician? a. Feelings of depression b. A resting blood pressure of 130/84 mm Hg c. Abnormally uncomfortable awareness of breathing d. A resting heart rate of 72 bpm - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Abnormally uncomfortable awareness of breathing Which of the following blood pressure readings indicates hypertension? a. 142/91 mm Hg b. 134/80 mm Hg c. 120/67 mm Hg d. 130/88 mm Hg - CORRECT ANSWERS a. 142/91 mm Hg A client with a history of heart disease is experiencing symptoms of severe calf pain, which occurs consistently around 10 minutes into walking. This condition MOST likely is: a. Tibial nerve entrapment. b. Piriformis syndrome. c. Sciatica. d. Intermittent claudication. - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Intermittent claudication. Vigorous exercise, per the ACSM risk classification, is activity at what MET level? a. Six b. Five c. Three to five d. Three to less than six - CORRECT AN