ACSM 040-444 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 040-444 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 261:

  Differentiation between supraventricular and ventricular rhythm is made on the basis of the

  A. Duration (width) of the QRS complex and the presence or absence of P waves.
  B. Appearance of the ST segment.
  C. Amplitude of the U wave.
  D. Duration of the PR interval.
  A. Duration (width) of the QRS complex and the presence or absence of P waves.

• Question 262:

  All of the following are examples of aerobic exercise modalities EXCEPT

  A. Weight training.
  B. Walking.
  C. Bicycling.
  D. Stair climbing.
  A. Weight training.

• Question 263:

  A client's health screening should be administered before

  A. Any contact with the client.
  B. Any physical activity by the client at your facility.
  C. Fitness assessment or programming.
  D. The initial "walk-through" showing of a facility.
  B. Any physical activity by the client at your facility.

• Question 264:

  In the ECG shown on the following page, which of the following conduction abnormalities is indicated?

  

  A. RBBB.
  B. Third-degree AV block.
  C. First-degree AV block.
  D. Mobitz I.
  C. First-degree AV block.

• Question 265:

  One mistake that health care providers and exercise promoters make is to

  A. Assume that most individuals are ready to change their behavior.
  B. Encourage the accumulation of moderate intensity activity throughout the day.
  C. Legitimize a client's concerns.
  D. Use the five A's strategy for counseling.
  A. Assume that most individuals are ready to change their behavior.

• Question 266:

  Why is public relations important to a fitness program?

  A. It helps to promote the program and staff to the public.
  B. It reduces the risk of legal action against your staff.
  C. It lowers your malpractice insurance premium by promoting quality.
  D. It makes sure that your clients are happy and getting what they want.
  A. It helps to promote the program and staff to the public.

• Question 267:

  The total number of muscle fibers is fixed at an early age, but

  A. At adolescence, males exhibit rapid hypertrophy of muscle.
  B. In comparison to males, females exhibit a more rapid hypertrophy of muscle.
  C. Males lose muscle mass faster at an early age when they remain sedentary.
  D. Males tend to exhibit muscle hypertrophy at a later age than females.
  A. At adolescence, males exhibit rapid hypertrophy of muscle.

• Question 268:

  The exercise staffs role when an injury or emergency occurs should be to:

  A. Control the situation by implementing the emergency plan and taking charge.
  B. Find someone to implement the emergency plan.
  C. Get everyone out of the facility to avoid chaos.
  D. Hope that an emergency contact is available to help with the situation.
  A. Control the situation by implementing the emergency plan and taking charge.

• Question 269:

  A group of pulmonary disorders characterized by expiratory airflow obstruction, dyspnea (shortness of breath), and some degree of airway reversal is known as

  A. Bronchitis.
  B. Asthma.
  C. Emphysema.
  D. COPD.
  D. COPD.

• Question 270:

  The recommended cardiorespiratory exercise training goal for apparently healthy individuals should be

  A. 15 minutes, six times per week, at 90% of HRR.
  B. 30 minutes, three times per week, at 85% of HRR.
  C. 60 minutes, three times per week, at 85% of HRR.
  D. 30 minutes of weight training, three times per week, at 60% of HRR.
  B. 30 minutes, three times per week, at 85% of HRR.