ACSM 040-444 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 040-444 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 171:

  Following termination of a stress test, a 12-lead ECG is

  A. Monitored immediately, then every 1 to 2 minutes until exercise-induced changes are at baseline.
  B. Monitored immediately, then at 2and ,5 minutes after the test.
  C. Monitored immediately only.
  D. Monitored and recorded only if any signs or symptoms arise during recovery.
  A. Monitored immediately, then every 1 to 2 minutes until exercise-induced changes are at baseline.

• Question 172:

  A client with a functional capacity of 7 MET, an ejection fraction of 37%, and an ST - segment depression of 1 mm below baseline on exertion

  A. Should not exercise until his or her ejection fraction is >50%.
  B. Is considered to be at low risk.
  C. Is considered to be at moderate risk.
  D. Is considered to be at high risk.
  C. Is considered to be at moderate risk.

• Question 173:

  What are some of the risks for musculoskeletal injury?

  A. Poor Signage in the facility.
  B. Extrinsic factors - intensity, terrain, equipment.
  C. Intrinsic factors-frequency, attitude, ender.
  D. Membership type
  B. Extrinsic factors - intensity, terrain, equipment.

• Question 174:

  Who first described that a body immersed in fluid is buoyed up with a force equal to the weight of the displaced fluid?

  A. Einstein.
  B. Freud.
  C. Whitehead.
  D. Archimedes.
  D. Archimedes.

• Question 175:

  An exercise program for elderly persons generally should emphasize increased

  A. Frequency.
  B. Intensity.
  C. Duration.
  D. Intensity and frequency.
  A. Frequency.

• Question 176:

  In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser?

  A. Precontemplation.
  B. Contemplation.
  C. Preparation.
  D. Action.
  C. Preparation.

• Question 177:

  All of the following factors are important to consider when determining exercise intensity EXCEPT

  A. An individual's level of fitness.
  B. The risk of cardiovascular or orthopedic injury.
  C. Any previous history participating in organized sports.
  D. Individual preference and exercise objectives.
  C. Any previous history participating in organized sports.

• Question 178:

  If total daily caloric consumption is 2,400 kcal and the total fat in that diet is 30%, how many grams of fat per day would be consumed?

  A. 80.
  B. 70.
  C. 90.
  D. 75.
  A. 80.

• Question 179:

  Low back pain occurs most commonly in the lumbar region, because

  A. The lumbar vertebrae are the least mobile.
  B. The lumbar disks are subject to the most pressure.
  C. The lumbar vertebrae support much of the body weight.
  D. All of the above.
  D. All of the above.

• Question 180:

  All of the following musculoskeletal changes typically occur with advancing age EXCEPT

  A. Decreased flexibility.
  B. Impaired balance.
  C. Inhibited range of motion.
  D. Skeletal muscle hypertrophy
  D. Skeletal muscle hypertrophy