ACSM 010-111 ACSM Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

What are the risk factors according to the American College of Sports Medicine?

AFamily history, cigarette smoking

BObesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypercholesterolemia

CHypercholesterolemia, impaired fasting glucose, obesity, hypertension

DFamily history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, cigarette smoking

Answer : B

Question 2

Which is true about energy content of the macronutrients?

Afat = 9 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, water = 0 kcal/gram

Bcarbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram

Cwater = 0 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram

Dprotein = 9 kcal/gram, fat = 4 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 4 kcal/gram

Answer : C

Question 3

What is the recommended range of essential body fat necessary for normal physiological function?

A3-5% for males; 6-8% for females

B3-5% for males; 8-12% for females

C6-13% for males; 13-22% for females

D13-18% for males; 20-35% for females

Answer : B

Question 4

One of your corporate wellness clients is normally consistent in attending appointments. Lately, he has been missing sessions. What strategy would not be the most appropriate way to demonstrate social support to encourage his adherence?

AContact his company Human Resources department with an attendance report.

BSend an e-mail reminding him of future appointments.

CCall the client expressing your concern.

DEncourage the client to find a workout partner to improve future adherence.

Answer : A

Question 5

Your client reports ankle edem

a. What would a certified Personal Trainer look for?

APain

BAtrophy

CSwelling

DRed coloration

Answer : C

Question 6

When should a client exhale during performance of a bench press?

AOnly after the movement ends.

BImmediately before the movement begins.

CDuring the eccentric phase of the movement.

DDuring the concentric phase of the movement.

Answer : D

Question 7

What is the action of the trapezius muscle in the lifting phase of a standing dumbbell lateral raise?

AConcentric abduction of the humerus

BConcentric elevation of the scapula

CEccentric adduction of the humerus

DConcentric upward rotation of the scapula

Answer : D

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