ACSM 030-444 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

RICES refers to

ARelaxation, Ice, Compression, Energy, and Stabilization.

BRelaxation, Incremental heat, Care for injury, Energy, and Standardization.

CRest, Ice, Common sense, Energy, and Standardization.

DRest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and Stabilization.

Answer : D

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

Identifying a patient's risk of complications is important. Which of the following is NOT considered to be a common aspect of the risk identification process?

ALaboratory results.

BAssessment of cardiac risk.

CReview of medical history.

DAssessment of work history.

Answer : D

Question 4

Metabolic syndrome (also referred to a syndrome X or the deadly quartet) is comprised of

AElevated TC, obesity, diabetes, and physical inactivity.

BCentral obesity, elevated LDL cholesterol, diabetes, and physical inactivity.

CLow HDL cholesterol, cigarette smoking, hypertension, and physical inactivity.

DCentral obesity, elevated triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol, hypertension, and insulin resistance.

Answer : D

Question 5

The goal of risk stratification is to

ADetermine the prognosis.

BAssess the disease severity.

CConfirm the diagnosis.

DIncrease the safety of exercise participation.

Answer : D

Question 6

Which of the following is the one true statement concerning the surgical treatment of CAD?

AA coronary artery stent carries a lower rate of restenosis than does PTCA.

BAtherectomy is a prerequisite requirement for PTCA.

CVenous grafts are significantly superior to arterial grafts in terms of patency.

DLong term outcome of laser angioplasty is unknown and, thus, are rarely used.

Answer : A

Question 7

Cardiac muscle action potentials are longer in duration than those of skeletal muscle. The longer action potential does not allow the muscle to

ATwitch.

BUndergo summation.

CHave tetanus.

DSummarize.

Answer : C

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist 030-444 Exam Practice Test