ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Exam - 020-222 Exam Practice Test

Question 1

In preventing injuries, hydration is very important, because

A. It helps to regulate body temperature and electrolyte balance. s

B. It helps to prevent blood pooling during the cool-down.

C. It helps to regulate carbohydrate utilization during cardiovascular exercise.

D. It controls breathing and the Valsalva maneuver.

Correct Answer: A

Question 2

Category 1 medications include all of the following EXCEPT

A. Xylocaine.

B. Oxygen.

C. Epinephrine.

D. Lidocaine.

Correct Answer: A

Question 3

A male client is 42 years old. His father died of a heart attack at age 62. He has a consistent resting blood pressure (measured over 6 weeks) of 132/86 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 5.4 mmol/L. Based on his CAD risk stratification, which of the following activities is appropriate?

A. Maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.

B. Vigorous exercise without a previous medical assessment.

C. Sub maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.

D. Vigorous exercise without a previous physician-supervised exercise test.

Correct Answer: B

Question 4

Which of the following manifestations would be an indication for stopping an exercise test?

A. Low cholesterol (125 mol).

B. Diastolic BP greater than 105 mm Hg.

C. Low blood sugar (100 mg/dL).

D. Intermittent premature ventricular contractions.

Correct Answer: C

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a benefit of follow- up in an emergency situation?

A. It provides information regarding the patient's current status, which may help to determine the cause of the emergency.

B. It provides information to determine the consequences of the staff's actions.

C. It allows the staff to finalize the incident report.

D. It provides statistics that will help to justify the emergency response program.

Correct Answer: D

Question 6

Beyond the general safety parameters, such as keeping equipment in good repair, a facility must create a safe environment for any individual, especially

A. Special populations.

B. Staff.

C. Guest clients.

D. Health care providers.

Correct Answer: A

Question 7

Symptoms of hyperglycemia include all of the following EXCEPT

A. Confusion.

B. Bradycardia.

C. Slurred speech.

D. Tremor.

Correct Answer: B

Question 8

Adults age physiologically at individual rates. Therefore, adults of any specified age will vary widely in their physiologic responses to exercise testing. Special consideration should be given to older adults when giving a fitness test, because

A. Older adults cannot be physically stressed beyond 75% of age-adjusted maximum.

B. Older adults are not as motivated to exercise as those who are younger.

C. Age predisposes older adults to clinical depression and neurologic diseases.

D. Age is often accompanied by de conditioning and disease.

Correct Answer: D

ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor - 020-222 Exam Practice Test

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