What is the correct hand placement when spotting the supine dumbbell fly?

Close to the dumbbells or wrists of your client without touching them.

Close to your client's biceps without touching them.

Close to the dumbbells or wrists of your client without touching them.

Maintaining contact behind your client's elbows on the descent of the dumbbells.

Hands held at your sides with your elbows flexed at a 45-degree angle.

Which is true about energy content of the macronutrients?

water = 0 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram

fat = 9 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, water = 0 kcal/gram

carbohydrate = 7 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram

water = 0 kcal/gram, protein = 4 kcal/gram, alcohol = 7 kcal/gram

protein = 9 kcal/gram, fat = 4 kcal/gram, carbohydrate = 4 kcal/gram

Your new client is a 42 year old male who is a stock broker. His health history revealed the following: total cholesterol 185 mg/dL (4.7 mmol/L), HDL 32 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), LDL 110 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L), resting blood pressure 138/80 mm Hg, waist circumference 98 centimeters. Based on the client's initial risk classification, what is the most appropriate suggestion for the client regarding his exercise program?

Begin a vigorous exercise program immediately.

Begin a low intensity exercise program until medical clearance is obtained.

Begin a vigorous exercise program immediately.

Refrain from all activity until medical clearance is obtained.

Require a maximal graded exercise test prior to starting the exercise program.

What is the order of 'normal' electrical conduction of the heart?

SA Node, AV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers

AV Node, SA Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers

AV Node, Bundle of His, Bundle Branches, Purkinje Fibers, SA Node

SA Node, AV Node, Bundle of His, Purkinje Fibers, Bundle Branches

Atherosclerosis is primarily characterized by ______.

plaque development in the arteries

increased elasticity of blood vessels

plaque development in the arteries

What changes occur during exercise following cigarette smoking?

Heart rate response is exaggerated.

Respiration rate is suppressed.

Blood pressure response is suppresed.

Heart rate response is exaggerated.

Sympathetic activity is inhibited.

Which describes a Valsalva maneuver performed during a free weight biceps curl?

Expiration of pressure against a closed glottis.

A normal part of the concentric phase of the exercise.

Inspiration of air through an open glottis.

A normal part of the eccentric phase of the exercise.

Expiration of pressure against a closed glottis.

You have a client who recently confided to you that she is getting divorced. She admits to you that her exercise routine has suffered as a result of the increased stress. Which action is most appropriate for you to take?

Recommend that she seek a mental health professional who can help her manage the increased stress.

Recommend that she increase the duration of her sessions as a way to cope with this stressful situation.

Recommend that she seek a mental health professional who can help her manage the increased stress.

Make a future appointment with her to discuss the divorce.

Recommend that she increase the number of sessions as a way to cope with this stressful situation.

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

Fat and lean tissue weights are not differentiated.

Body density must be computed or estimated first.

Skinfold thicknesses must be measured first.

Fat and lean tissue weights are not differentiated.

Underestimates individuals with above average muscle mass.

Client pre-participation screening procedures should be _____.

valid, cost effective and time efficient

valid and include fitness testing at the first meeting

pre-approved by a physician and cost effective

valid, cost effective and time efficient

pre-approved by a physician and include fitness testing at the first meeting

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?

Health history screening to determine risk stratification

Postural analysis and bone density screening

Health history screening to determine risk stratification

PAR-Q form and prudent goal setting

Health history screening to identify metabolic syndrome

Which of the following structures are important to anterior/posterior postural observation and analysis?

Vertebral column for scoliosis and scapula for balance

Glenohumeral joint for balance and elbow/wrist for alignment

Vertebral column for balance and elbow/wrist for rotation

Glenohumeral joint for rotation and scapula for balance

ACSM 010-111 Practice Test 9 - Free Online Exam Questions 321-346

Spam

Selling illegal goods, money scams etc.

Hate Speech

Serious attack on a group.

Harassment and bullying

Harassing an individual (including doxing)

Harmful activities

Threatening or glorifying violence or serious harm, including self-harm

Adult content (Consensual)

Nudity/Sexual content

Sexual exploitation and abuse (child safety)

Sexually explicit or suggestive imagery or writing involving minors

Sexual exploitation and abuse (adults and animals)

Sexually explicit or suggestive imagery or writing involving non-consenting adults or non-humans

Plagiarism

Reusing content without attribution (link and blockquotes)

Poorly written

Not in English or has very bad formatting, grammar, and spelling

Inappropriate credential

Author's credential is offensive, spam, or impersonation

Other

Ex. Illegal content, incomplete question...

ACSM 010-111 Practice Test 9

Question

ACSM 010-111 Practice Tests

Practice Tests