ACSM 040-444 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 040-444 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 321:

  Fire, bloodborne pathogens, and power outage should all be included in

  A. Facility insurance.
  B. Safety plans.
  C. Maintenance plans.
  D. Testing by the facility and staff.
  B. Safety plans.

• Question 322:

  A comprehensive patient care plan is necessary for effective program management, because it

  A. Is required by federal law.
  B. Provides a "road map" for interventions.
  C. Is a requirement for insurancereimbursement.
  D. Provides raw data for analysis in CQI or outcomes assessment.
  B. Provides a "road map" for interventions.

• Question 323:

  When determining the intensity level, the RPE is a better indicator than percentage of maximal HR for all of the following groups EXCEPT

  A. Individuals on -blockers.
  B. Aerobic classes that involve excessive arm movement.
  C. Individuals older than 65 years.
  D. Individuals involved in high-intensity exercise.
  D. Individuals involved in high-intensity exercise.

• Question 324:

  Which of the following would assist anxious people before an exercise test?

  A. Ask them to sit quietly in a chair for a few minutes.
  B. Thoroughly explain the exercise test.
  C. Familiarize them with the exercise equipment by brief practice.
  D. All of the above
  D. All of the above

• Question 325:

  Which of the following waist circumference measurements indicates abdominal obesity?

  A. 0.98.
  B. >29.9
  C. 43 inches
  D. All of the above.
  C. 43 inches

• Question 326:

  Which of the following is characteristic of running versus walking?

  A. Less vigorous arm action.
  B. Decreased stride length.
  C. Period of nonsupport.
  D. Period of double-support.
  C. Period of nonsupport.

• Question 327:

  What is the correct term and definition to describe a potential complication that may occur after an acute MI?

  A. Expansion-another MI.
  B. Aneurysm-bulging of the ventricular wall.
  C. Extension-left ventricular dilation.
  D. Rupture-coronary artery breaks open.
  B. Aneurysm-bulging of the ventricular wall.

• Question 328:

  A decisional balance sheet is used to

  A. Assess barriers and benefits for physical activity or exercise.
  B. Determine a person's self-efficacy.
  C. Determine a person's readiness to change behavior.
  D. All of the above.
  A. Assess barriers and benefits for physical activity or exercise.

• Question 329:

  Outcome assessment evaluates a program's effectiveness. Which of the following statements about outcome assessment is NOT true?

  A. The client care plan for each individual participant is not used in this process.
  B. Data that are subjective or anecdotal in nature can be used in the assessment.
  C. Periodic progress reports are valuable and should stimulate the need to collect objective data to support any subjective findings.
  D. Standardized tools should be used for outcome assessment.
  A. The client care plan for each individual participant is not used in this process.

• Question 330:

  Why would a fitness facility be interested in public relations?

  A. To increase exposure for the facility and sell its services.
  B. To become involved in local politics.
  C. To improve staff morale.
  D. To make the staff work harder.
  A. To increase exposure for the facility and sell its services.