Pass the ACSM ACSM-CPT 010-111 Questions and answers with CertsForce

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Questions # 1:

Which of the following exercises is contraindicated by the American College of Sports Medicine?

Options:

A.

Pelvic tilt


B.

Trunk extensions


C.

Seated hip/trunk flexion


D.

Unsupported hip/trunk flexion


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Questions # 2:

What is the difference between absolute and relative contraindication?

Options:

A.

Relative contraindications are acute where absolute contraindications are chronic.


B.

Absolute contraindications consist of risk/benefit analysis whereas relative contraindications do not.


C.

Absolute contraindications prevent the individual from participating in some testing and participation whereas relative contraindications do not allow any participation in exercise testing or prescription.


D.

Absolute contraindications prevent the individual from any/all exercise testing and prescription whereas relative contraindications allow for some testing and participation.


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Questions # 3:

Neural mechanisms responsible for adaptations in strength and power include all of the following EXCEPT an increased _____.

Options:

A.

motor unit recruitment


B.

antagonist muscle coactivation


C.

motor unit firing rate


D.

fast-twitch fiber recruitment


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Questions # 4:

Which of the following is a potential danger of long-term consumption of a high-protein diet?

Options:

A.

Zinc becomes less absorbable


B.

Calcium is drawn from the bones & excreted in the urine


C.

Iron levels drop causing anemia


D.

Sodium is lost in the sweat causing hyponatremia


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Questions # 5:

Which of the following screening mechanisms would best optimize safety during exercise testing and aid in the development of a safe and effective exercise prescription?

Options:

A.

Postural analysis and bone density screening


B.

Health history screening to determine risk stratification


C.

PAR-Q form and prudent goal setting


D.

Health history screening to identify metabolic syndrome


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Questions # 6:

Which of the following theories addresses the human need to explain why things happen in an attempt to gain control or increase predictability?

Options:

A.

Motivation


B.

Attribution


C.

Transfer


D.

Retention


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Questions # 7:

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

How many risk factor thresholds for coronary artery disease does this client possess?

Options:

A.

Two


B.

Three


C.

Four


D.

Five


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Questions # 8:

Which of the following is a limiting factor when using the body mass index (BMI) to determine obesity and disease risk?

Options:

A.

Body density must be computed or estimated first.


B.

Skinfold thicknesses must be measured first.


C.

Fat and lean tissue weights are not differentiated.


D.

Underestimates individuals with above average muscle mass.


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Questions # 9:

Information about the personal habits of a client including alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco consumption is typically included in what document?

Options:

A.

Blood profile analysis


B.

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire


C.

Medical history


D.

Informed consent


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Questions # 10:

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness.

What are the risk factors according to the American College of Sports Medicine?

Options:

A.

Family history, cigarette smoking


B.

Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypercholesterolemia


C.

Hypercholesterolemia, impaired fasting glucose, obesity, hypertension


D.

Family history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, cigarette smoking


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