ACSM 020-222 ACEP Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

A male client is 42 years old. His father died of a heart attack at age 62. He has a consistent resting blood pressure (measured over 6 weeks) of 132/86 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 5.4 mmol/L. Based on his CAD risk stratification, which of the following activities is appropriate?

AMaximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.

BSub maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.

CVigorous exercise without a previous medical assessment.

DVigorous exercise without a previous physician-supervised exercise test.

Answer : C

Question 2

Flexibility is a measure of the

ADisease-free ROM about a joint.

BEffort-free ROM about a joint.

CHabitually used ROM about a joint.

DPain-free ROM about a joint.

Answer : D

Question 3

A "cold spot" detected in the inferior portion of the left ventricle during a stress test that resolves 3 hours later most likely indicates

AAn old inferior MI.

BA MI that is healing.

CReversible myocardial ischemia.

DThe need for multiple bypass surgery.

Answer : C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an absolute contraindication to exercise testing?

AUnstable angina

BPsychosis.

CSuspected myocarditis.

DModerate valvular heart disease.

Answer : D

Question 5

The potential benefits and risks of an exercise test should be written in what document?

ADescription of services.

BSafety plan.

CInformed consent.

DExercise waivers.

Answer : C

Question 6

What is OSHA?

AA state agency that licenses medical facilities.

BA federal agency that sets standards for staff and patient safety.

CAn agency that certifies a managed care organization.

DA state agency that inspects emergency protocols within medical facilities.

Answer : B

Question 7

The clinical exercise physiologist shares a responsibility to

AImplement measures to stop disease.

BMake patients look healthy.

CImplement preventive measures to reduce the risk of medical emergencies.

DDevelop a plan to reduce the physical demands of exercise testing.

Answer : C

ACSM 020-222 ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist ACEP Exam Practice Test