ACSM 040-444 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 040-444 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 351:

  A client is walking on a treadmill at 3.4 mph and a 5% grade. What is her Y02 in relative terms?

  A. 9.11mL . kg-1 . min-1
  B. 11.9mL . kg-1 . min-1
  C. 24mL . kg-1 . min-1
  D. 20.81mL . kg-1 . min-1
  D. 20.81mL . kg-1 . min-1

• Question 352:

  The law of inertia:

  A. States that a body at rest tends to remain at rest, whereas a body in motion tends to con-tinue to stay in motion with consistent speed and in the same direction unless acted on by an outside force
  B. States that the velocity of a body is changed only when acted on by an additional force
  C. States that the driving force of the body is doubled and that the rate of acceleration is also doubled.
  D. States that the production of any force will create another force that will be opposite and equal to the first force.
  A. States that a body at rest tends to remain at rest, whereas a body in motion tends to con-tinue to stay in motion with consistent speed and in the same direction unless acted on by an outside force

• Question 353:

  All of the following are suggestive of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease EXCEPT

  A. Palpitations that occur at rest.
  B. Dyspnea during strenuous exertion.
  C. Syncope during moderate-intensity exercise training.
  D. Substernal burning during exertion that dissipates with rest.
  B. Dyspnea during strenuous exertion.

• Question 354:

  Policies and procedures are important in a fitness center, because they

  A. Explain how to use the fitness equipment properly.
  B. Clarify the rights of and risks in being a fitness member.
  C. Are general guidelines for operating a fitness program ordepartment.
  D. Explain the employee insurance plans and how to use them.
  C. Are general guidelines for operating a fitness program ordepartment.

• Question 355:

  A 150-pound male sets the treadmill speed at 5.0 mph and a 5.2% grade. Calculate his MET value.

  A. 36.57 METs.
  B. 10.45 METs.
  C. 12.25 METs.
  D. Not enough information to answer the question.
  B. 10.45 METs.

• Question 356:

  Which of the following statements regarding exercise for the elderly is FALSE?

  A. A decrease in maximal HR is responsible for reductions in the maximal oxygen consumption as we age.
  B. A loss of fat-free mass is responsible for the decrease in muscular strength as we age.
  C. The ACSM recommends a cardiorespiratory training intensity of 50% to 70% of HRR for older adults.
  D. Resistance exercise training is not recommended for older adults.
  D. Resistance exercise training is not recommended for older adults.

• Question 357:

  Symptoms of hyperglycemia include all of the following EXCEPT

  A. Tremor.
  B. Confusion.
  C. Bradycardia.
  D. Slurred speech.
  C. Bradycardia.

• Question 358:

  Weight room safety should include

  A. A phone.
  B. Lifting gloves and back belts.
  C. Male trainers to help with spotting.
  D. Safe passageways and use of the buddy system.
  D. Safe passageways and use of the buddy system.

• Question 359:

  A possible mechanism by which chronic exercise training may reduce resting blood pressure in hypertensive individuals is through

  A. An increase in plasmarenin.
  B. A higher cardiac output.
  C. A reduced heart rate.
  D. A lower stroke volume.
  C. A reduced heart rate.

• Question 360:

  Lead V is located at the

  A. Fifthintercostal space, left sternal border.
  B. Midclavicular line, fourth intercostal space.
  C. Fourthintercostal space, right sternal border.
  D. Midclavicular line, lateral to the xiphoid process.
  C. Fourthintercostal space, right sternal border.