ACSM 010-111 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 34

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 initial American College of Sports Medicine risk stratification does this client fall into?

Your client reports ankle swelling. What is another term for this?

Atherosclerosis is primarily characterized by ______.

Which blood lipid is influenced more by physical activity than by nutrition modification?

Compared to adults, children are at a higher risk of ______ when exercising in a hot/humid environment.

What changes occur during exercise following cigarette smoking?

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

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?

What is the minimum duration of an moderate intensity intermittent bout of aerobic activity to promote and maintain health?