ACSM 010-111 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 010-111 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  In which of the following scenarios should an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) be used?

  A. Conscious or unconscious client with shortness of breath
  B. Unconscious client with a pulse
  C. Conscious client with chest pain
  D. Unconscious client without a pulse
  D. Unconscious client without a pulse

• Question 2:

  During the eccentric phase, what is the primary muscle group involved in standing trunk flexion?

  A. Iliopsoas
  B. Rectus Abdominis
  C. Erector Spinae
  D. Biceps Femoris
  C. Erector Spinae

• Question 3:

  Which of the following is the term used for a training regimen that begins with rapid eccentric muscle action followed by concentric action of the same muscle?

  A. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
  B. Plyometrics
  C. Dynamic Activity Preparation
  D. Progression
  B. Plyometrics

• Question 4:

  Downhill walking/jogging/running is characterized by eccentric activation of which of the following muscle groups?

  A. Hamstrings
  B. Gastrocnemius
  C. Brachioradialis
  D. Quadriceps femoris
  D. Quadriceps femoris

• Question 5:

  What is the correct spotting technique of the seated barbell shoulder press?

  A. Keep hands in an alternate grip position on the bar.
  B. Wrap your arms around and underneath your client's arms.
  C. Keep hands underneath your client's elbows and assist only when necessary.
  D. Keep hands in an alternate grip position close to the bar, and assist only when necessary.
  D. Keep hands in an alternate grip position close to the bar, and assist only when necessary.

• Question 6:

  A client who reports a decreased Rating of Perceived Exertion at a given treadmill running speed after taking albuterol, likely suffers from which of the following conditions?

  A. Depression
  B. Asthma
  C. Bradycardia
  D. Claudication
  B. Asthma

• Question 7:

  A 50 year old client has a resting heart rate of 70 beats per minute. Calculate the exercise heart rate for this client using 50% of heart rate reserve.

  A. 85 beats per minute
  B. 100 beats per minute
  C. 110 beats per minute
  D. 120 beats per minute
  D. 120 beats per minute

• Question 8:

  Mr. Smith wishes to enroll in your exercise program. Preliminary evaluation revealed the following information:

  Age = 50 years Resting heart rate = 78 beats/min

  Weight = 198 lb (90 kg) Resting blood pressure = 162/94 mm Hg Height = 70 inches (178 cm) Body fat = 30%

  Blood chemistry:

  Total cholesterol = 240 mg/dl (6.21 mmol/L)

  HDL cholesterol = 34 mg/dl (0.88 mmol/L)

  Triglycerides = 180 mg/dl (2.03 mmol/L)

  Glucose = 98 mg/dl (5.55 mmol/L)

  Family history and current habits:

  Father died of heart attack at 90 years of age

  Hypertensive mother died at age 84

  Smokes a pipe after dinner each evening

  Smokes cigarettes (25-30 per day)

  Reports too much work and is struggling to meet deadlines Currently doing moderate exercise No medications at present

  According to ACSM stratification guidelines, Mr. Smith has which of the following coronary artery disease risk factors?

  A. Hypertension, obesity, high total cholesterol:HDL ratio.
  B. Smoking, probable diabetes, high blood pressure.
  C. Smoking, high total cholesterol, aggressive type A personality.
  D. Hypertension, high total cholesterol, smoking.
  D. Hypertension, high total cholesterol, smoking.

• Question 9:

  Which of the following terms finish the acronym SMART with respect to goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Attainable __________ and ____________.

  A. Realistic, Tried
  B. Related, Tried
  C. Realistic, Time-anchored
  D. Related, Time-anchored
  C. Realistic, Time-anchored

• Question 10:

  As the intensity of dynamic exercise increases, which acute responses occurs?

  A. Heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure increase.
  B. Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, diastolic pressure remains unchanged.
  C. Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, stroke volume and cardiac output remain the same.
  D. Stroke volume decreases, heart rate and cardiac output increase.
  B. Heart rate and systolic blood pressure increase, diastolic pressure remains unchanged.