Free ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist Exam 020-222 Exam Practice Test

What is OSHA?

• A state agency that licenses medical facilities.
• A federal agency that sets standards for staff and patient safety.
• An agency that certifies a managed care organization.
• A state agency that inspects emergency protocols within medical facilities.
• The preparation of professional staff should include training in
• Advanced basic life support and ENT.
• CPR and basic life support.
• CPR and EMS.
• Advanced cardiac life support and ENT.

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

• Low cholesterol «125 mol).
• Diastolic BP greater than 105 mm Hg.
• Intermittent premature ventricular contractions.
• Low blood sugar «100 mg/dL).

Which of the following is NOT a principle of low back care?

• Abdominal curl-ups/
• Unloaded flexion/extension of thespine.
• Neutral spine during all exercises.
• Controlled leg press or squat with light weights.

Following termination of a stress test, a 12-lead ECG is

• Monitored immediately, thenevery 1 to 2 minutes until exercise-induced changes are at baseline.
• Monitored immediately, then at 2 and ,5 minutes after the test.
• Monitored immediately only.
• Monitored and recorded only if any signs or symptoms arise during recovery.

The treatment modality RICES includes all of the following EXCEPT

• Covering.
• Ice.
• Stabilization.
• Rest.

The definition of cardiorespiratory fitness is

• The maximal force that a muscle or muscle group can generate in a single effort.
• The coordinated capacity of the heart, blood vessels, respiratory system, and tissue metabolic systems to take in, deliver, and use oxygen.
• The ability to sustain a held maximal force or to continue repeated sub maximal contractions.
• The functional ROM about a joint.

What action should you take for a 55-year-old client who has three risk factors for heart disease and complains of fatigue onexertion?

• Conduct a submaximal stress test without the presence of a physician.
• Conduct a maximal diagnostic stress test in the presence of a physician.
• Use a questionnaire to evaluate activity, and do not conduct a test.
• Start the client exercising slowly, and test after 6 weeks.

A client with a functional capacity of 7 MET, an ejection fraction of 37%, and an ST - segment depression of 1 mm below baseline on exertion

• Should not exercise until his or her ejection fraction is >50%.
• Is considered to be at low risk.
• Is considered to be at moderate risk.
• Is considered to be at high risk.

A client must be given specific instructions for the days preceding a fitness assessment. Which of the following is NOT a necessary instruction to a client for a fitness assessment?

• Menandwomenshouldavoidliquids for 12 hours before the test.
• Clients should be instructed to avoid alcohol, tobacco products, or caffeine at least 3 hours before the test.
• Clients should avoid strenuous exercise or physical activity on the day of the test.
• Men and women should be instructed to get an adequate amount of sleep the night before the assessment.

What are some of the risks for musculoskeletal injury?

• Poor Signage in the facility.
• Extrinsic factors – intensity, terrain, equipment.
• Intrinsic factors-frequency, attitude, ender.
• Membership type