ACSM 030-444 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Which of the following actions involving termination of exercise testing is correct?

AImmediately terminate the test if muscular fatigue occurs.

BInitiate the test termination process when cardiac complications occur.

CInitiate the test termination process when intermittent premature ventricular contractions are detected on ECG.

DImmediately terminate the test when intermittent premature ventricular contractions are detected on ECG.

Answer : C

Question 2

Encouraging moderate-intensity activity and the accumulation of activity throughout the day are examples of

ARelapse prevention counseling.

BUsing the stages of change.

CAllowing individuality in exercise choices.

DAddressing the individual's agenda.

Answer : C

Question 3

All of the following are special considerations inprescribing exercise for the client with arthritis EXCEPT

AThe possible need to splint painful joints forprotection.

BPeriods of acute inflammation result in decreased pain and joint stiffness.

CThe possibility of gait abnormalities as compensation for pain or stiffness.

DThe need to avoid exercise of warm, swollenjoints.

Answer : B

Question 4

A specific benefit of regular exercise for patients with angina is

AImproved ischemic threshold at which angina symptoms occur.

BIncreased myocardial oxygen demand at the same submaximallevels.

CEradication of all symptoms.

DElevation of B P.

Answer : A

Question 5

A client with angina exhibits symptoms and a 1mm, down-sloping ST- segment depression at a HR of 129 bpm on his exercise test. His peak exercise target HR should be set at

A128 bpm.

B109 to 119 bpm.

C129 bpm.

D125 to 128 bpm.

Answer : B

Question 6

Which of the following would most appropriately assess a previously sedentary, 40- yearold female client's muscular strength?

AUsing a 30-pound (18-kg) barbell to perform biceps curls to fatigue.

BHolding a handgrip dynamometer at 15 pounds (7 kg) to fatigue.

CPerforming modified curl-ups to fatigue.

DU sing a 5-pound (2.2-kg) dumbbell to perform multiple sets of biceps curls to fatigue.

Answer : A

Question 7

In second-class lever,

AThe Axis is located between the effort force and the resistance.

BThe resistance is located between the effort force and the axis.

CThe effort force is located between the resistance and the axis.

DNone of the above.

Answer : B

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist 030-444 Exam Practice Test