ACSM 040-444 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 040-444 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  Special precautions for clients with hypertension include all of the following EXCEPT:

  A. Avoiding muscle strengthening exercises that involve low resistance.
  B. Avoiding activities that involve theValsalva maneuver.
  C. Monitoring a client who is taking diuretics for arrhythmias.
  D. Avoiding exercise if resting systolic BP is greater than 200 mm Hg or diastolic BP is greater than 115 mm Hg.
  A. Avoiding muscle strengthening exercises that involve low resistance.

• Question 2:

  At what running speed would you set a level treadmill at to elicit an Vo2 of 40 mL . kg-1 . min-1?

  A. 5.0 mph
  B. 6.8 mph
  C. 18.25m . min-1
  D. 18.25 mph
  B. 6.8 mph

• Question 3:

  In the ECG strip sho'ATI1 below, what abnormalities are indicated?

  Avr V1 V4 Avl V2 V5 Avf V3 V6

  A. Leftatrial enlargement and LVH.
  B. Rightatrial enlargement and right ventricular hypertrophy.
  C. Left anterior fascicular block and left posteriorh,scicular block.
  D. Subendocardial ischemia and infarction
  A. Leftatrial enlargement and LVH.

• Question 4:

  Which of the following is NOT part of an emergency plan?

  A. The plan should list the schedule of each staff member so that they can all be accounted for during an emergency.
  B. The plan must be written.
  C. The plan should outline each specific action.
  D. The staff should be prepared and trained in the plan.
  A. The plan should list the schedule of each staff member so that they can all be accounted for during an emergency.

• Question 5:

  Which age group is the fastest-growing segment of the

  A. Preadolescents.
  B. Adolescents.
  C. Adults aged 65 to 85 years.
  D. Adults older than 85 years.
  C. Adults aged 65 to 85 years.

• Question 6:

  What is the best test of cardiovascular function for a client who is obese, has claudication in the legs, and has limited mobility because of neurologic damage from uncontrolled diabetes?

  A. Dipyridamole or dobutamine testing and assessment of cardiovascular variables.
  B. Discontinuous treadmill exercise test.
  C. Resting echocardiography.
  D. Continuoussubmaximal cycle ergometer test.
  A. Dipyridamole or dobutamine testing and assessment of cardiovascular variables.

• Question 7:

  What stepping rate should a client use if she wishes to exercise at 5 METs? The step box is 6 inches high, and the client weighs 50 kg.

  A. 12 steps per minute.
  B. 32 steps per minute.
  C. 25 steps per minute.
  D. 96 steps per minute.
  C. 25 steps per minute.

• Question 8:

  Relative contraindications for exercise testing are conditions for which

  A. A physician should be present during the testing procedures.
  B. Exercise testing should not be performed until the condition improves.
  C. Exercise testing will not provide accurate assessment of health-related fitness.
  D. Professional judgment about the risks and benefits of testing should determine whether to conduct an assessment.
  D. Professional judgment about the risks and benefits of testing should determine whether to conduct an assessment.

• Question 9:

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

  A. Twitch.
  B. Undergo summation.
  C. Have tetanus.
  D. Summarize.
  C. Have tetanus.

• Question 10:

  Which of the following is NOT a benefit of increased flexibility?

  A. Increased muscle viscosity, allowing easier and smoother contractions.
  B. Reduced muscle tension and increased relaxation.
  C. Improved coordination by allowing greater ease of movement.
  D. IncreasedROM.
  A. Increased muscle viscosity, allowing easier and smoother contractions.