040-444 - ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
The C shaped cartilages of the trachea allow all of the following to occur EXCEPT
Functions of bone include all of the following EXCEPT
All of the following statements are true regarding long bones EXCEPT
The arm is capable of performing all of the following motions EXCEPT
The prime movers for extension of the knee are the
Cartilage is categorized as which of the following types of connective tissue.
An abnormal curve of the spine with lateral deviation of the vertebral column is called
Which of the following is considered to be a "balland socket" joint.
Which of the following is the ability of a force to cause rotation of a lever.
Standard sites for the measurement of skinfolds include the
A standard site for the measurement of circumfer ences is the
The most common site used for measurement of the pulse during exercise is the
The intervertebral disks have which of the following characteristics.
Which of the following will increase stability.
Which type of musculoskeletal lever is most common.
Which of the following is characteristic of running versus walking.
Low back pain occurs most commonly in the lumbar region, because
The rear foot motion called pronation results from a combination of
Which of the following is NOT a major food fuel during exercise.
The chemical energy that is directly converted to do work is
Which of the following would provide the SMALLEST potential energy source in the body.
BACD434CCAFA8D24B56238B9When compared with leg exercise, arm exercise results in a relatively
During exercise of increasing intensity, the SV of normal adults
The simplest and most rapid method to produce ATP during exercise is through
In general, the higher the intensity of the activity, the greater the contribution of
The energy to perform long term exercise (> or = 15 min) comes primarily from
The energy to perform long term exercise (> or = 16 min) comes primarily from
The motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates are called a
The three principal mechanisms for increasing venous return during dynamic exercise are
Which of the following is NOT a muscle type.
Which muscle protein contains many cross bridges.
Myocardial oxygen consumption is best estimated from
During mild to moderate exercise, pulmonary ventilation increases primarily as a result of increased
The anaerobic threshold occurs at the onset of
Which of the following statements about static exercise is accurate.
Which of the following statements regarding arm versus leg exercise is correct.
End diastolic volume is highest when measured with the client in which position.
Which of the following are byproducts of aerobic metabolism.
Cardiac output is a function of
Which of the following describes a normal postexercise blood pressure (BP) response.
As a result of exercise training, cardiac output becomes
During exercise, SV increases as a result of
In terms of chronological age, early childhood is usually described as
Which age group is the fastest growing segment of the
Increased after load associated with increased peripheral resistance as a result of aging causes
The total number of muscle fibers is fixed at an early age, but
Strenuous exercise can predispose children to which of the following.
All of the following musculoskeletal changes typically occur with advancing age EXCEPT
Which of the following would generally be the preferred mode of exercise for an elderly person.
An exercise program for elderly persons generally should emphasize increased
In response to regular resistance training,
Angina that occurs at rest is termed
The primary effects of chronic exercise training on lipid values are
Which of the following best explains the pathophysiology of CAD.
A cardiac patient is taking a l3 blocker medication. During an exercise test, you would expect
The aging related loss of elasticity (or "hardening") of the arteries is known as
All of the following are suggestive of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease EXCEPT
Modifiable primary risk factors for CAD include
The goal of risk stratification is to
A classic sign of subendocardial ischemia is
Which of the following is the one true statement concerning the surgical treatment of CAD.
Body fat appears to be most dangerous when
All of the following are considered possible causes of restrictive lung disease EXCEPT
Which statement below best describes the condition of asthma.
Emerging risk factors for CAD include
Theories are used in programs for
In which stage of motivational readiness is a person who is an irregular exerciser.
A limitation of psychological theories is
The idea that intention is the most important determinant of behavior is a central component of the
A decisional balance sheet is used to
An individual would not increase self efficacy by
People in which stage are at the greatest risk of relapse.
Which of the following strategies can help a person to maintain his or her physical activity.
Referrals to other sources may be required if someone
Which of the following is an example of a behavioral process in the Transtheoretical Model.
One mistake that health care providers and exercise promoters make is to
The concept of shaping refers to
The three functions of the Participant Centered Education and Counseling Model include
The Transtheoretical Model assumes that individuals
If an individual is in the action stage, he or she
Which does NOT help to establish a supportive relationship.
Which of the following would assist anxious people before an exercise test.
Which of the following are NOT symptoms of depression.
BACD434CCAFA8D24B56238B9Which of the following are symptoms of anxiety.
Relative contraindications for exercise testing are conditions for which
Flexibility is a measure of the
Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding informed consent.
Which of the following statements about underwater weighing is TRUE.
Which of the following criteria would NOT classify a client as having "increased risk".
The definition of cardiorespiratory fitness is
Which of the following formulae is used for determining workload on a bicycle ergometer.
The most accurate screening method for signs and symptoms of CAD is a
What is the best test to help determine ejection fraction at rest and during exercise.
Which of the following is an indication for terminating an exercise test.
Following termination of a stress test, a 12 lead ECG is
A client who has a measured FVC of 3.5 Land can expel 3.1 L within 1 second has
The clinical exercise physiologist shares a responsibility to
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a benefit of follow up in an emergency situation.
Which of the following actions involving termination of exercise testing is correct.
Safety procedures for clinical staff help protect them from
The treatment modality RICES includes all of the following EXCEPT
Which of the following statements about emergency equipment is MOST important.
Symptoms of hyperglycemia include all of the following EXCEPT
Emergency procedures and safety include which of the following.
Category 1 medications include all of the following EXCEPT
The emergency response system (EMS) is:
Documentation in the context of emergency response commonly refers to
Which of the following is NOT part of an emergency plan.
The preparation of professional staff should include training in
Which of the following is NOT considered to be an absolute contraindication to exercise testing.
Which of the following manifestations would be an indication for stopping an exercise test.
Serious complications during an exercise session
The exercise staffs role when an injury or emergency occurs should be to:
In preventing injuries, hydration is very important, because
What is the most appropriate action in assisting a person suffering from a seizure.
One of the first actions that a fitness instructor should consider in preventing injury is to
How should a fitness instructor advise a client with regard to progression of the exercise program.
How can exercise equipment add to the risk of participation.
Prevention strategies of staff and clients must include
An equipment maintenance plan should include
In cleaning the facility and equipment, what must an operator be aware of.
Which of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Complaints of pain in the chest with associated pain radiating down the left arm may be signs of
Weight room safety should include
Fire, bloodborne pathogens, and power outage should all be included in
The potential benefits and risks of an exercise test should be written in what document.
Documentation offers important
Emergency procedures should be
Which of the following is NOT a principle of low back care.
What are some of the risks for musculoskeletal injury.
Chronic soreness and fatigue are symptoms of
Symptoms of claudication include
Treatment for claudication during exercise includes all of the following EXCEPT
Special precautions for clients with hypertension include all of the following EXCEPT:
During the cool down phase of an exercise session, clients should be encouraged to
Muscular endurance training is best accomplished by
Transitional care exercise and rehabilitation programs are NOT appropriate for
Which of the following is a resistive lung disease.
A specific benefit of regular exercise for patients with angina is
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of increased flexibility.
Which of the following statements regarding warm up is FALSE.
Which of the following statements regarding cooldown is FALSE.
All of the following are examples of aerobic exercise modalities EXCEPT
The appropriate exercise HR for an individual on blocking medication would generally be
In an effort to improve flexibility, the ACSM recommends
An appropriate exercise for improving the strength of the low back muscles is
Which of the following statements true regarding exercise leadership is FALSE.
Normal values for fasting blood sugar are
The goal for the obese exercise participant should be to
All of the following factors are important to consider when determining exercise intensity EXCEPT
The safety of resistance exercise is dependent on all of the following except
Which the following statements regarding intensity of resistance training are FALSE.
Osteoporosis is more prevalent in
The BMI is calculated using which of the following formulas.
A common measure to assist in the evaluation of body fat distribution is
Carbohydrate, protein, and fat provide which of the following amounts of energy (kcal/g).
When the body consumes more calories than it uses, the condition is called
Which of the following medical conditions is NOT part of the female athlete triad.
Which of the following waist circumference measurements indicates abdominal obesity.
What is the optimal approach for long term management of body weight.
Which of the following is not a feature of the metabolic syndrome.
All of the following are helpful suggestions for an athlete trying to gain weight EXCEPT
What is an appropriate initial weight loss goal for an obese individual desiring weight reduction.
Women are likely to be deficient in both calcium and iron, because
Which of the following diseases is NOT typically associated with obesity.
Which fat soluble vitamin is important for bone formation.
Which energy source represents the largest potential energy store in the body.
A comprehensive patient care plan is necessary for effective program management, because it
Which of the following statements about confidentiality is NOT true.
Which of the following statements about injury reporting is NOT correct.
Informed consent is best described as
Which of the following elements is NOT part of an emergency plan for a clinical exercise program.
Which of the following is a fixed expense.
According to the AACVPR, elements of successful adult education include all of the followingEXCEPT
Which one of the following statements concerning a needs assessment is NOT true.
A comprehensive clinical exercise rehabilitation program
Do fitness instructors need management skills.
A fitness newsletter, fitness library, and bulletin boards
Why would a fitness facility be interested in public relations.
Why would a fitness instructor have an interest in tort laws.
What is the best way that an administrator can educate the fitness staff.
BACD434CCAFA8D24B56238B9Budgets are designed to
The rules and regulations of a facility are commonly referred to as
What is the primary reason why a manager or director should conduct a needs assessment.
Policies and procedures are important in a fitness center, because they
What are some of the common sales "rules" in promoting your fitness program.
Program description, resource availability, and client interest are examples of
What do effective program administration and management create and/or reduce.
Incident reports are important, because
Why are records valuable to a fitness program.
Examples of program records include
Why should a fitness operator be concerned with state practice laws.
Why is public relations important to a fitness program.
What is the relative Y02 of walking on a treadmill at 3.5 mph and a 0% grade.
A client is walking on a treadmill at 3.4 mph and a 5% grade. What is her Y02 in relative terms.
What is the relative Yo2 of walking on a treadmill at 3.5 mph and a 10% grade.
What is the MET equivalent to level walking on a treadmill at 3.0 mph.
What is the relative Y02 of running on a treadmill at 6.5 mph and a 0% grade.
What is the relative Y02 of running on a treadmill at 5.5 mph and a 12% grade.
A 150 pound male sets the treadmill speed at 5.0 mph and a 5.2% grade. Calculate his MET value.
At what running speed would you set a level treadmill at to elicit an Vo2 of 40 mL .kg 1 . min 1.
Slow conduction in the A V node is associated with
Abnormally tall and peaked T waves suggest which of the following.
Which of the following conditions can prolong the QT interval.
Differentiation between supraventricular and ventricular rhythm is made on the basis of the
Which of the following is one cause of a wide QRS complex.
Tall, positive T waves may be caused to all of the following EXCEPT
Right axis deviation may be caused by
In atrial flutter, the stimulation rate is approximately
Myocardial cells can be excited in response to all of the following stimuli EXCEPT:
What condition can cause ST segment elevation.
In the ECG strip shown below, what disorder is indicated.
In the ECG strip shown below, what disorder is indicated.
In the ECG strip shown below, what abnormality is indicated.
Subendocardial ischemia usually produces
In the ECG strip shown below, which arrhythmia is present.
In the ECG strip shown below, which arrhythmia is indicated.
