ACSM ACSM-Certification 010-111 Questions & Answers

• Question 11:

  A client at your fitness center who has just completed a vigorous bout of exercise complains of fatigue, lightheadedness and shakiness. You know from his health history that he has type II diabetes. Which do you administer after you call for medical assistance?

  A. Insulin

  B. Orange juice

  C. Salt tablet

  D. Nothing

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 12:

  What is the correct hand placement when spotting the supine dumbbell fly?

  A. Close to your client's biceps without touching them.

  B. Close to the dumbbells or wrists of your client without touching them.

  C. Maintaining contact behind your client's elbows on the descent of the dumbbells.

  D. Hands held at your sides with your elbows flexed at a 45-degree angle.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 13:

  What is the recommended range of essential body fat necessary for normal physiological function?

  A. 3-5% for males; 6-8% for females

  B. 3-5% for males; 8-12% for females

  C. 6-13% for males; 13-22% for females

  D. 13-18% for males; 20-35% for females

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 14:

  What is the purpose of the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion?

  A. To estimate oxygen consumption during exercise.

  B. To estimate the level of fatigue during exercise.

  C. To estimate systolic and diastolic blood pressure during exercise.

  D. To estimate subject's immediate intrinsic motivation during exercise.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 15:

  What factors should be taken into account when determining appropriate exercise test mode?

  A. Age, health history, current physical activity level

  B. Age, health history, gender

  C. Health history, occupation, gender

  D. Health history, gender, current physical activity level

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 16:

  Mr. Garcia 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. Garcia has which coronary artery disease risk factors?

  A. Hypertension, obesity, high total cholesterol:HDL ratio

  B. Smoking, probable diabetes, high blood pressure, age

  C. Smoking, high total cholesterol, aggressive type A personality

  D. Hypertension, high total cholesterol, smoking, age

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 17:

  What type of learner would benefit from a written handout?

  A. Visual

  B. Aesthetic

  C. Auditory

  D. Kinesthetic

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 18:

  What risk stratification category would require physician supervision during exercise testing?

  A. Low risk, submaximal testing

  B. Low risk, maximal testing

  C. Moderate risk, submaximal testing

  D. Moderate risk, maximal testing

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 19:

  What are the minimal body fat percentages that place individuals at increased risk of disease?

  A. male 23%, female 33%

  B. male 30%, female 35%

  C. male 32%, female 25%

  D. male 35%, female 30%

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 20:

  What motivational strategy is used to help an individual change negative statements into positive statements?

  A. Goal setting

  B. Social reinforcement

  C. Self-monitoring

  D. Cognitive restructuring

  Correct Answer: D