ACE Fitness ACE Fitness Certifications ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Questions & Answers

• Question 241:

  What step should an ACE certified Personal Trainer take FIRST if they encounter an individual apparently unconscious on the locker room floor?

  A. Give two slow breaths followed by five chest compressions to establish breathing.

  B. Immediately activate EMS and assess the entire body for any broken bones or skin lacerations.

  C. Ask staff and members if anyone knows the identity of the person.

  D. Determine whether or not the person is responsive by gently tapping or shaking the shoulder and asking "Are you okay?"

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 242:

  Which joint actions of the lower extremity occur during the concentric phase of the movement?

  A. Ankle dorsiflexion. knee flexion, and hip flexion

  B. Ankle dorsiflexion. knee extension, and hip flexion

  C. Ankle plantarflexion, knee flexion, and hip extension

  D. Ankle plantarflexion, knee extension, and hip extension

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 243:

  During an initial interview, a 70-year-old client expresses reluctance to hire an ACE certified Personal Trainer because, in the past, the client was injured during a session with another personal trainer who was much younger. Which approach will BEST facilitate a positive relationship with the client?

  A. Acknowledge the client's fear, and ask questions about the past exercise injury.

  B. Ask the client to make a list of pros and cons of working with a personal trainer.

  C. Avoid including exercises that target the previously injured body part.

  D. Focus the interview on changing the client's perception of personal trainers.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 244:

  Which is one key component of a SMART goal?

  A. That it be special

  B. That It be meaningful

  C. That it be reliable

  D. That it be time-bound

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 245:

  What concept drives motivation and adherence through positive thinking, belief in self, and belief in success and mastery?

  A. Self-accountability

  B. Positive feedback

  C. Intrinsic motivation

  D. Self-efficacy

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 246:

  A client wishes to improve their fitness in preparation for the upcoming soccer season During the past season, the client developed a mild case of patellofemoral syndrome that was corrected through physical therapy. To help the client prepare for the upcoming season and to decrease their risk of patellofemoral issues, which of the following would be MOST important to include in a training program?

  A. Eccentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve deceleration

  B. Eccentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve deceleration

  C. Concentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve acceleration

  D. Concentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve acceleration

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 247:

  Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of vitamins and minerals?

  A. USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans

  B. Food nutrition label

  C. DASH eating plan

  D. Recommended Daily Allowances

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 248:

  Which of the following are the MOST recommended guidelines for fluid intake prior, during, and after exercise?

  A. - Thirty minutes prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).

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  Every 20-30 minutes during exercise, drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).

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  After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) every hour for five hours.

  B. - One hour prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).

  - Every 5-10 minutes during exercise, drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).

  -After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) every hour for five hours.

  C. -Two hours prior to exercise, drink 500-600 mL (17-20 oz).

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  Every 10-20 minutes during exercise drink 200-300 mL (7-10 oz).

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  After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) for each 0 5 kg or 1 lb lost.

  D. - Two hours prior to exercise, drink 1.000-1.200 mL (34-40 oz).

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  Every 10-20 minutes during exercise, drink 400-600 mL (14-20 oz).

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  After exercise, drink 450-675 mL (16-24 oz) for each 0 5 kg or 1 lb lost.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 249:

  During a training session, a client suddenly feels pain radiating down the left shoulder and arm, up the neck, and around the back, accompanied by excessive sweating and difficulty in breathing. Which of the following precautions should the ACE certified Personal Trainer take?

  A. Have the client sit and rest for five minutes, and then take the client's blood pressure.

  B. initiate CPR because the client is clearly having a heart attack.

  C. Have the client stop all activity and contact EMS.

  D. Remove any shoulder and arm exercises to rule out nerve impingement.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 250:

  Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered normal?

  A. 110/84 mmHg

  B. 117/76 mmHg

  C. 120/90 mmHg

  D. 128/72 mmHg

  Correct Answer: C