ACSM 040-444 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 040-444 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 131:

  What is the best test to help determine ejection fraction at rest and during exercise?

  A. Angiography.
  B. Thallium stress test.
  C. Single-proton emission computer tomography.
  D. MUGA (blood pool imagery) study.
  D. MUGA (blood pool imagery) study.

• Question 132:

  Which does NOT help to establish a supportive relationship?

  A. Exhibit empathy.
  B. Legitimize concerns.
  C. Respect the person's abilities and efforts.
  D. Address the agenda.
  D. Address the agenda.

• Question 133:

  End-diastolic volume is highest when measured with the client in which position?

  A. Recumbent.
  B. Sitting.
  C. Standing.
  D. Supine.
  A. Recumbent.

• Question 134:

  Why should a fitness operator be concerned with state practice laws?

  A. State laws help to identify illegal aliens who may apply for a job in your club.
  B. State laws may control the number of minority employees working at your club.
  C. State laws may affect how much can be charged for a membership.
  D. Many states have practice acts that control the behavior and actions of fitness instructors.
  D. Many states have practice acts that control the behavior and actions of fitness instructors.

• Question 135:

  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

  A. 128bpm.
  B. 109 to 119bpm.
  C. 129bpm.
  D. 125 to 128bpm.
  B. 109 to 119bpm.

• Question 136:

  The P wave on the ECG can be

  A. Negative
  B. Positive
  C. Isoelectric
  D. Either positive or negative
  D. Either positive or negative

• Question 137:

  Osteoporosis is more prevalent in

  A. Women who have never been pregnant.
  B. African-American women.
  C. Women who are involved in activities that place stress on the wrists, hips, orlum bosacral region.
  D. Postmenopausal women.
  D. Postmenopausal women.

• Question 138:

  Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is a systematic process of program evaluation that involves all of the following steps EXCEPT

  A. Data analysis.
  B. Goals assessment.
  C. Outcomes assessment.
  D. Budget assessment.
  D. Budget assessment.

• Question 139:

  Which of the following statements about static exercise is accurate?

  A. It results in reduced pressure on the heart.
  B. It is inappropriate for any client with heart disease.
  C. It involves rhythmic, continuous activity.
  D. It results in increased HR and SBP.
  D. It results in increased HR and SBP.

• Question 140:

  Which of the following is the one true statement concerning the surgical treatment of CAD?

  A. A coronary artery stent carries a lower rate ofrestenosis than does PTCA.
  B. Atherectomy is a prerequisite requirement for PTCA.
  C. Venous grafts are significantly superior to arterial grafts in terms of patency.
  D. Long term outcome of laser angioplasty is unknown and, thus, are rarely used.
  A. A coronary artery stent carries a lower rate ofrestenosis than does PTCA.