ACE Client Interview and Screening 3

Question 1

Which component of the client intake process is specifically designed to protect the trainer legally by documenting the client's awareness of exercise risks?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

Answer

Informed consent documents that the client understands and voluntarily accepts the inherent risks of exercise before participation.

Question 2

A trainer notices a client's resting blood pressure is 152/94 mmHg on two separate occasions. This is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 hypertension

Answer

Stage 1 hypertension is defined as systolic 130–139 mmHg or diastolic 80–89 mmHg; 152/94 meets Stage 2 criteria—reconsider staging.

Question 3

When asking open-ended questions during a client interview, the trainer's primary goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Encourage the client to elaborate on goals and concerns

Answer

Open-ended questions invite detailed responses that help the trainer understand the client's motivations, preferences, and barriers.

Question 4

Which type of listening technique involves the trainer restating the client's message in their own words to confirm understanding?

Accepted Answer

Reflective listening

Answer

Reflective listening involves paraphrasing or mirroring the client's words back to verify the trainer understood the message correctly.

Question 5

A client has a BMI of 31 and no other risk factors. According to ACE risk stratification, the client is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Moderate risk

Answer

A BMI ≥ 30 is a positive CVD risk factor; with one risk factor the client is classified as moderate risk per ACE guidelines.

ACE - Personal Trainer Exam Practice Test

ACE - Personal Trainer Exam Practice Test

ACE Client Interview and Screening 3