ACSM 020-222 ACEP Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Safety procedures for clinical staff help protect them from

ABloodborne pathogens.

BTheft.

CViolent patients.

DWork-related injuries.

Answer : A

Question 2

A patient who exhibits tachycardia, diaphoresis, light-headedness, and visual disturbances may be experiencing

AHypoglycemia.

BCongestive heart failure.

CHyperglycemia.

DHypotension.

Answer : A

Question 3

Beyond the general safety parameters, such as keeping equipment in good repair, a facility must create a safe environment for any individual, especially

AGuest clients.

BStaff.

CHealth care providers.

DSpecial populations.

Answer : D

Question 4

What is the best test of cardiovascular function for a client who is obese, has claudication in the legs, and has limited mobility because of neurologic damage from uncontrolled diabetes?

ADipyridamole or dobutamine testing and assessment of cardiovascular variables.

BDiscontinuous treadmill exercise test.

CResting echocardiography.

DContinuous submaximal cycle ergometer test.

Answer : A

Question 5

For a client who has a contraindication to exercise testing but could benefit greatly from the information gained through testing, which of the following statements is TRUE?

AThe contraindication is considered to be a relative contraindication.

BThe contraindication is considered to be an absolute contraindication.

CThe client should not be tested until the contraindication is resolved.

DA submaximal test is the only test that the client should complete.

Answer : A

Question 6

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 7

Adults age physiologically at individual rates. Therefore, adults of any specified age will vary widely in their physiologic responses to exercise testing. Special consideration should be given to older adults when giving a fitness test, because

AAge is often accompanied by de conditioning and disease.

BAge predisposes older adults to clinical depression and neurologic diseases.

COlder adults cannot be physically stressed beyond 75% of age-adjusted maximum.

DOlder adults are not as motivated to exercise as those who are younger.

Answer : A

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist 020-222 ACEP Exam Practice Test