ACSM 030-444 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

The primary effects of chronic exercise training on lipid values are

ADecreased triglycerides and increased HDL.

BDecreased TC and LDL.

CDecreased HDL and increased LDL.

DDecreased TC and increased HDL.

Answer : A

Question 2

Which of the following is considered to be a "balland-socket" joint?

AAnkle.

BElbow.

CKnee.

DHip.

Answer : D

Question 3

As a result of exercise training, cardiac output becomes

AHigher at any given workloAD .

BLower at any given workloAD .

CEssentially unchanged at any given workloAD .

DDiminished because of reduced SV.

Answer : C

Question 4

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 5

An abnormal curve of the spine with lateral deviation of the vertebral column is called

ALordosis.

BScoliosis.

CKyphosis.

DPrimary curve.

Answer : B

Question 6

During the cool-down phase of an exercise session, clients should be encouraged to

ARehydrate.

BDecrease the intensity of activity quickly to decrease cardiac afterloAD .

CLimit the cool-down period to 5 minutes.

DIncrease the number of isometric activities.

Answer : A

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment activity for inpatient rehabilitation of a client on the second day after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?

ALimit activities as tolerated to the development of self-care activities, ROM for extremities, and low-resistance activities.

BLimit upper body activities to biceps curls, horizontal arm adduction, and overhead press using 5-pound weights while sitting on the side of the bed.

CProgress all activities performed from supine to sitting to standing.

DMeasure vital signs, symptoms, RPE, fatigue, and skin color and perform electrocardiography before, during, and after treatments to assess activity tolerance.

Answer : B

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist 030-444 Exam Practice Test