ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ACE Fitness ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Online Questions & Answers

• Question 261:

  Which recommendation regarding myofascial release should an ACE certified Personal Trainer make to a client?

  A. Combine it with other stretching methods.
  B. Do it with a heating pad if muscles are sore.
  C. Have a physical therapist perform it due to risk of injury.
  D. Self-admtnister it frequently.
  B. Do it with a heating pad if muscles are sore.

• Question 262:

  On an extremely hot summer day, a client displays abnormal signs such as red and dry skin, a change in mental status, and shallow breathing. What Is the MOST likely cause of these changes?

  A. Heat exhaustion
  B. Heat stroke
  C. Heat syncope
  D. Hypothermia
  A. Heat exhaustion

• Question 263:

  The spouse of a client calls the ACE certified Personal Trainer to find out how close the client is to achieving a 20 lb (9 0 kg) weight-loss goal. The spouse wants to plan a reward for the client once the goal is achieved. Which response by the trainer would be MOST appropriate?

  A. Explain that no information can be disclosed over the phone, but that the client's mid-assessment evaluation can be mailed.
  B. Explain that questions regarding the client's fitness results must be directed to the client.
  C. Explain that the client already has established rewards and that additional rewards may impact goal attainment.
  D. Notify the spouse that the client is close to achieving the goal, and that a reward at this time would be a better motivator.
  D. Notify the spouse that the client is close to achieving the goal, and that a reward at this time would be a better motivator.

• Question 264:

  Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate resource for fitness-related guidelines for prenatal and postnatal exercise?

  A. National Institutes of Health
  B. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  C. American Medical Association
  D. American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  B. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• Question 265:

  What effect does taking beta-blockers have on an individual's cardiovascular assessment result?

  A. Increases heart rate recovery time
  B. Produces an elevated heart rate
  C. Decreases heart rate recovery time
  D. Produces a lower heart rate
  D. Produces a lower heart rate

• Question 266:

  A potential client has approached a personal trainer to start an exercise program to increase strength and lose weight. Upon reviewing the health history form, the personal trainer notices that the client is currently receiving physical therapy for their shoulder. How should the personal trainer design the client's exercise program?

  A. Include rotator cuff exercises to strengthen and stabilize the shoulder joint.
  B. Use high repetitions, low intensity on any shoulder exercises.
  C. Make sure the client performs a thorough warm-up of the affected shoulder prior to strength training.
  D. Await medical clearance or recommendations prior to proceeding with exercise.
  D. Await medical clearance or recommendations prior to proceeding with exercise.

• Question 267:

  When used during an initial interview, which technique would allow an ACE certified Personal Trainer to BEST assess a client's activity preferences?

  A. Administer movement and performance screens and assessments.
  B. Describe different types of physical activity and write an exercise program.
  C. Discuss the client's lifestyle and schedule constraints.
  D. Discuss the client's medical and physical activity histories and personal habits.
  A. Administer movement and performance screens and assessments.

• Question 268:

  A potential client has the following vital statistics: ꞏSex: Male ꞏAge; 42 ꞏWeight: 220 lbs (99.8 kgs) ꞏHeight: 5'10" (1.78 meters) ꞏActivity status: sedentary ꞏResting BP: 130/85 mm Hg ꞏResting HR: 85 ꞏNo family history of heart disease ꞏNonsmoker According to the ACSM guidelines, what should a personal trainer do?

  A. Refer him to a registered dietitian.
  B. Refer him to a doctor for medical clearance.
  C. Refer him to a mental health practitioner.
  D. Recommend he begin a moderate intensity exercise program.
  B. Refer him to a doctor for medical clearance.

• Question 269:

  Which of the following motions should be avoided when designing an exercise program for an individual with a history of shoulder dislocation?

  A. Internal rotation and flexion of the glenohumeral joint
  B. External rotation and abduction of the glenohumeral joint
  C. Abduction and elevation of the scapula
  D. Adduction and depression of the scapula
  A. Internal rotation and flexion of the glenohumeral joint

• Question 270:

  Which of the following is an example of a process goal?

  A. Lose 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) after two weeks of training
  B. Work out four days per week for the next month.
  C. Add 5% to each lift after one month.
  D. Decrease resting blood pressure after one month.
  D. Decrease resting blood pressure after one month.