ACSM CPT prepU EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED ON 8TH AUGUST 2022

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ACSM CPT prepU EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED ON 8TH AUGUST 2022 Which of the following forms may be used if a Health/Medical History Evaluation form is not readily available? a) Personal-T... rainer Client Agreement b) PAR-Q c) Informed Consent d) Health Fitness Assessment -Answer- b Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate regarding strength training in the lumbo-pelvic region? a) Supine double leg raises should be avoided, but prone double leg raises are beneficial for clients who have low-back pain. b) Full ROM spinal movements with an external load are best performed shortly after rising from bed. c) Pelvic stabilization forces the lumbar muscles to be the primary trunk extensors, thereby providing the overload stimulus for strengthening. d) Low-back exercises have the most beneficial effect when in the transverse plane. -Answer- c Movement resulting in an increase of the joint angle, usually moving posteriorly in the sagittal plane is called __________. a) Rotation b) Extension c) Abduction d) Flexion -Answer- b Scoliosis is defined as: a) Posterior deviation of the spine. b) Medial deviation of the spine. c) A combination of kyphosis and lordosis. d) Lateral deviation of the spine. -Answer- d For men, a 3-site skinfold assessment is taken on the ________ side of the body at the ________. a) Left; triceps, suprailium, and thigh b) Left; chest, abdomen, and thigh c) Right; chest, abdomen, and thigh d) Right; triceps, suprailium, and thigh -Answer- c The most common manifestation of muscle injury is ________. a) Hyperplasia b) Hypertrophy c) Dyspnea d) Delayed onset muscle soreness -Answer- d Which of the following is a sign or symptom suggestive of cardiovascular disease? a) Discomfort in the neck and jaw after carrying a heavy suitcase for a several minutes b) Shortness of breath after climbing several flights of stairs c) Dull pain in the low back while touching the toes d) Dizziness after quickly moving from a lying to standing position -Answer- a Which of the following is a chronic benefit of regular cardiovascular exercise? a) Decreased capillary density in skeletal muscle b) Increased heart rate and blood pressure at a given submaximal intensity c) Decreased maximal oxygen uptake resulting from both central and peripheral adaptations d) Increased exercise threshold for the onset of disease signs and symptoms -Answer- d Your client has been performing cardiovascular exercise for 30 to 60 minutes, 3 times per week. During your 3 month assessment you would expect her submaximal heart rate to: a) Decrease by 10% b) Stay the same c) Increase by 10% d) Decrease by 50% -Answer- a Which of the following is an example of a short bone? a) Tarsal b) Ulna c) Sphenoid d) Ethnoid -Answer- a Which of the following is the MOST important rationale for a cool-down phase? a) Prevents blood glucose levels from dropping below pre-exercise levels b) Minimizes muscle adhesions and post-exercise soreness c) Elevates plasma levels of β-endorphins d) Prevents blood pooling in the extremities -Answer- d The intensity of work is represented by ________, amount of force is represented by ________, and displacement is represented by ________. a) Torque; velocity of motion; acceleration of motion b) Torque; acceleration; exercise selected c) RPE; resistance; exercise selected d) RPE; resistance; ROM -Answer- d What muscle group is strengthened when a client performs side-lying leg lifts? a) Internal rotation b) Adductors c) External rotation d) Abductors -Answer- d Your client notices that he is able to perform several resistance exercises with more weight and a few more repetitions after the first two weeks of training. Which of the following BEST explains these training effects? a) Muscle capillary density b) Aerobic enzyme changes c) Anaerobic enzyme changes d) Neural adaptations -Answer- d Which sport is performed primarily in the aerobic-oxidation system? a) 100-meter swim b) Cycling c) Gymnastics d) 200- to 440-meter dash -Answer- b A client who states that he or she can participate confidently in an exercise program: a) Has good self-efficacy related to exercise. b) Is intrinsically motivated. c) Has very strong self-esteem. d) Is in the contemplation stage of behavior change. -Answer- a A heart murmur that is clinically significant may be indicative of: a) Anemia. b) Hypertension. c) Valvular heart disease. d) Shortness of breath. -Answer- c Which of the following does NOT require an exercise test or a medical supervised test? a) An individual with renal disease wishing to participate in moderate-intensity exercise b) An individual with metabolic disease wishing to participate in moderate-intensity exercise c) An individual with two risk factors wishing to participate in vigorous-intensity exercise d) An individual with two risk factors wishing to participate in moderate-intensity exercise -Answer- d Intermittent claudication refers to: a) Pedal pulse pressures that vacillate between strong and weak. b) A constant pain that is felt in the anterior compartment of the lower leg. c) Pain that occurs in the lower extremities during walking and disappears after stopping. d) Fluid buildup around the ankle joints during weight bearing. -Answer- c Which of the following muscles are involved in protraction of the scapulothoracic joint? a) Rhomboids and serratus anterior b) Trapezius and pectoralis minor c) Serratus anterior and pectoralis minor d) Trapezius and rhomboids -Answer- c In which environmental condition is it MOST important to replace body fluids?? a) Exercising in both heat and cold b) Exercising in humidity c) Exercising in heat d) Exercising in the cold -Answer- c Which document acknowledges an "assumption of risk" with regard to the participation in physical activity? a) Liability waiver b) Informed Consent c) Medical Release d) Behavioral Contract -Answer- b Palpitations are BEST defined as: a) A slowing down of heart rate that occurs during cool down. b) A sudden increase of heart rate during exertion. c) A heart rate that exceeds 100 beats per minute. d) An uncomfortable rhythm of heart beats or forceful heart beats. -Answer- d The muscles involved in a dumbbell fly and cable fly are the: a) Latissimus dorsi and teres major b) Pectoralis major and anterior deltoid c) Anterior deltoid and latissimus dorsi d) Teres major and pectoralis major -Answer- b The volume of blood pumped by the heart in liters per minute is defined as__________. a) Cardiac output b) Diastolic blood pressure c) Systolic blood pressure d) Stroke volume -Answer- a To build a successful client relationship, you should: a) Use a client-centered approach. b) Offer excellent customer service and hospitality. c) Provide unsolicited advice for motivation. d) Demonstrate your knowledge and professionalism frequently. -Answer- a What is a potential outcome of maintaining a professional presence and disposition when training clients? a) Staff will be more willing to refer potential clients to you. b) Staff will be more willing to ask for feedback regarding training. c) Earnings may increase as clients and managers see the value of your skills. d) Maintaining a professional presence may also help generate clients, as this is also a form of advertising. -Answer- d The following statement is a definition of ________: As the body adapts to a given stimulus, an increase in the stimulus is required for further adaptations and improvements. a) Progressive overload b) Specificity of training c) Law of attraction d) SAID Principle -Answer- a Because of recent death in his family, a client begins to consider beginning an exercise program. This is known as: a) Action. b) Contemplation. c) Preparation. d) Precontemplation. -Answer- b Which rotator cuff muscle internally rotates the shoulder joint? a) Subscapularis b) Supraspinatus c) Supraspinatus d) Teres minor -Answer- a Which of the following is/are a resilient, semi-rigid form of connective tissue that reduces the friction and absorbs some of the shock in synovial joints? a) Fascia b) Ligaments c) Tendons d) Cartilage -Answer- d Which of the following is a symptom suggestive of pulmonary disease? a) Tightness in the ankles that occur after walking several blocks b) General feeling of fatigue after walking the dog c) An increase in heart rate with an increase in walking intensity d) Shortness of breath after quickly crossing the street in a residential area -Answer- d A low to high diagonal chop using a medicine ball takes place in: a) The frontal plane. b) The sagittal plane. c) Multiple planes. d) The transverse plane. -Answer- c Which group of muscles function to extend the hip joint? a) Gluteus medius and hamstrings b) Piriformis and gluteus maximus c) Gluteus maxmimus and hamstrings d) Gluteus maximus and gluteus medius -Answer- c Running is done predominately in what plane of movement? a) Sagittal b) Horizontal c) Transverse d) Frontal -Answer- a Marti is performing unilateral standing calf raises with a dumbbell held in the ipsilateral hand. You cue her to stand up tall and lean back slightly while performing the exercise to ________ and make the exercise ________, thereby increasing efficiency. a) Lengthen the lever arm; more difficult b) Shorten the lever arm; more difficult c) Lengthen the lever arm; easier d) Shorten the lever arm; easier -Answer- a Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding Goal Setting Theory? a) Goals actually provide little intrinsic and extrinsic motivation b) Goals provide guidance to trainers on the type of expert guidance required c) Goals bring focus and energy toward the desired behavior d) Goals become secondary to the process of reaching them -Answer- c [Show More]

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