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020-222 ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Questions and Answers

Questions 4

Two individuals have the same body weight, gender, ethnic background, and skinfold measurement results. One is 25 years old; the other is 45 years. Given this scenmio, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Options:

A.

They both have the same percentage of body fat.

B.

The 25-year-old individual is fatter.

C.

The 45-year-old individual is fatter.

D.

Who is fatter cannot be determined from the information given.

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Questions 5

Prevention strategies of staff and clients must include

Options:

A.

Following the rules.

B.

Keeping the facility clean.

C.

Hiring good front-desk staff.

D.

Developing clever, unique programs.

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Questions 6

In cleaning the facility and equipment, what must an operator be aware of?

Options:

A.

That signs are written clearly.

B.

That surfaces are brightly colored.

C.

That solutions and cleaning materials are safe for the skin and hypoallergenic.

D.

That disinfectants smell pleasant.

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Questions 7

A patient who exhibits tachycardia, diaphoresis, light-headedness, and visual disturbances may be experiencing

Options:

A.

Hypoglycemia.

B.

Congestive heart failure.

C.

Hyperglycemia.

D.

Hypotension.

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Questions 8

Which of the following is an indication for terminating an exercise test?

Options:

A.

The client requests test termination.

B.

The respiratory exchange rate exceeds 0.95.

C.

The maximal heart rate exceeds 200 bpm.

D.

The RPE exceeds 17 on the standard scale.

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Questions 9

Which of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia?

Options:

A.

Hypotension.

B.

Cold, clammy skin.

C.

Tachycardia and slurred speech.

D.

Bronchospasms and hyperventilation.

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Questions 10

Complaints of pain in the chest with associated pain radiating down the left arm may be signs of

Options:

A.

Cardiac crisis.

B.

Hypotension.

C.

Seizure.

D.

Heartburn.

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Questions 11

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?

Options:

A.

Maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.

B.

Sub maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.

C.

Vigorous exercise without a previous medical assessment.

D.

Vigorous exercise without a previous physician-supervised exercise test.

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Questions 12

The exercise staffs role when an injury or emergency occurs should be to:

Options:

A.

Control the situation by implementing the emergency plan and taking charge.

B.

Find someone to implement the emergency plan.

C.

Get everyone out of the facility to avoid chaos.

D.

Hope that an emergency contact is available to help with the situation.

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Questions 13

What U.S. legislation is critical for operators of fitness facilities to understand and adhere to regarding safety?

Options:

A.

The Americans with Handicaps Act.

B.

The Civil Rights Act of 1966.

C.

The Health Portability Act of 1996.

D.

The Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Questions 14

In preventing injuries, hydration is very important, because

Options:

A.

It controls breathing and the Valsalva maneuver.

B.

It helps to regulate carbohydrate utilization during cardiovascular exercise.

C.

It helps to regulate body temperature and electrolyte balance. s

D.

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

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Questions 15

Which of the following is NOT part of an emergency plan?

Options:

A.

The plan should list the schedule of each staff member so that they can all be accounted for during an emergency.

B.

The plan must be written.

C.

The plan should outline each specific action.

D.

The staff should be prepared and trained in the plan.

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Questions 16

Category 1 medications include all of the following EXCEPT

Options:

A.

Lidocaine.

B.

Oxygen.

C.

Xylocaine.

D.

Epinephrine.

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Questions 17

The definition of cardiorespiratory fitness is

Options:

A.

The maximal force that a muscle or muscle group can generate in a single effort.

B.

The coordinated capacity of the heart, blood vessels, respiratory system, and tissue metabolic systems to take in, deliver, and use oxygen.

C.

The ability to sustain a held maximal force or to continue repeated sub maximal contractions.

D.

The functional ROM about a joint.

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Questions 18

Which of the following would most appropriately assess a previously sedentary, 40-yearold female client's muscular strength?

Options:

A.

Using a 30-pound (18-kg) barbell to perform biceps curls to fatigue.

B.

Holding a handgrip dynamometer at 15 pounds (7 kg) to fatigue.

C.

Performing modified curl-ups to fatigue.

D.

U sing a 5-pound (2.2-kg) dumbbell to perform multiple sets of biceps curls to fatigue.

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Questions 19

Weight room safety should include

Options:

A.

A phone.

B.

Lifting gloves and back belts.

C.

Male trainers to help with spotting.

D.

Safe passageways and use of the buddy system.

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Questions 20

For a client taking a -blocker who has lowered resting blood pressure and heart rate, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Options:

A.

A submaximal test will provide the best estimate of the client's fitness.

B.

A submaximal test may underestimate the client's fitness.

C.

A submaximal test may overestimate the client's fitness.

D.

The client should be tested only when not taking the medication.

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Questions 21

The clinical exercise physiologist shares a responsibility to

Options:

A.

Implement measures to stop disease.

B.

Make patients look healthy.

C.

Implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of medical emergencies.

D.

Develop a plan to reduce the physical demands of exercise testing.

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Questions 22

Which of the following statements about underwater weighing is TRUE?

Options:

A.

It can divide the body into bone, muscle, and fat components.

B.

It assumes standard densities for bone, muscle, and fat.

C.

It can divide the body into visceral and subcutaneous fat components.

D.

It is a direct method of assessing body composition.

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Exam Code: 020-222
Exam Name: ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
Last Update: Mar 29, 2025
Questions: 75

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