ACSM 040-444 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACSM 040-444 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 51:

  Which of the following are byproducts of aerobic metabolism?

  A. Carbon dioxide and water.
  B. Oxygen and water.
  C. ATP and oxygen.
  D. Hydrogen and oxygen.
  A. Carbon dioxide and water.

• Question 52:

  Which of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment activity for inpatient rehabilitation of a client on the second day after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?

  A. Limit activities as tolerated to the development of self-care activities, ROM for extremities, and low-resistance activities.
  B. Limit upper body activities to biceps curls, horizontal arm adduction, and overhead press using 5-pound weights while sitting on the side of the bed.
  C. Progress all activities performed from supine to sitting to standing.
  D. Measure vital signs, symptoms, RPE, fatigue, and skin color and perform electrocardiography before, during, and after treatments to assess activity tolerance.
  B. Limit upper body activities to biceps curls, horizontal arm adduction, and overhead press using 5-pound weights while sitting on the side of the bed.

• Question 53:

  Cartilage is categorized as which of the following types of connective tissue?

  A. Loose.
  B. Dense.
  C. Fluid.
  D. Supporting.
  D. Supporting.

• Question 54:

  What should the manager's involvement be in developing fitness programs?

  A. The manager should maintain a hands-off approach.
  B. The manager should be involved only in the budgeting and final approval.
  C. The manager should be the only person involved in program development.
  D. The manager should be active as a program developer as well as a resource, supporter, and critic for programs developed by other staff.
  D. The manager should be active as a program developer as well as a resource, supporter, and critic for programs developed by other staff.

• Question 55:

  Right-axis deviation may be caused by

  A. Acutepericarditis.
  B. Rightatrial enlargement.
  C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  D. Cardiomyopathy.
  C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

• Question 56:

  The three principal mechanisms for increasing venous return during dynamic exercise are

  A. A decrease in SV, HR, and compliance of the vascular system.
  B. Venoconstriction, pumping action of muscle, and the pumping action of the respiratory system.
  C. An increase in vascular resistance, increase in HR, and decrease in blood pressure.
  D. None of the above.
  B. Venoconstriction, pumping action of muscle, and the pumping action of the respiratory system.

• Question 57:

  When compared with leg exercise, arm exercise results in a relatively

  A. Increased HR at all intensities.
  B. Lower SBP at all intensities.
  C. Increased venous return at all intensities.
  D. Increased Vo2max.
  A. Increased HR at all intensities.

• Question 58:

  In developing an emergency plan, program administrators must take into account all of the following factors EXCEPT

  A. Type of flooring.
  B. Type of electrical wiring.
  C. Ventilation, temperature, and humidity.
  D. Types of exercise equipment.
  D. Types of exercise equipment.

• Question 59:

  Which energy source represents the largest potential energy store in the body?

  A. Fat.
  B. Blood glucose.
  C. Muscle glycogen.
  D. Protein.
  A. Fat.

• Question 60:

  The clinical exercise physiologist shares a responsibility to

  A. Implement measures to stop disease.
  B. Make patients look healthy.
  C. Implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of medical emergencies.
  D. Develop a plan to reduce the physical demands of exercise testing.
  C. Implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of medical emergencies.