ACE Client Interview and Screening 4

Question 1

When measuring resting blood pressure, the trainer should position the client's arm so that the brachial artery is:

Accepted Answer

At the level of the heart

Answer

The brachial artery must be at heart level to obtain an accurate resting blood pressure reading.

Question 2

Which of the following represents an absolute contraindication to maximal exercise testing?

Accepted Answer

Recent myocardial infarction within the past two days

Answer

An acute myocardial infarction within two days is an absolute contraindication because strenuous testing could cause life-threatening complications.

Question 3

A client with type 1 diabetes reports a pre-exercise blood glucose of 80 mg/dL. The ACE-recommended action is to:

Accepted Answer

Have the client consume a carbohydrate snack before exercising

Answer

Blood glucose below 100 mg/dL in a type 1 diabetic client indicates a risk of hypoglycemia, so a carbohydrate snack should be consumed before exercise.

Question 4

During the initial client interview, the SMART goal framework helps trainers ensure goals are:

Accepted Answer

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound

Answer

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound—a framework for setting effective and achievable client goals.

Question 5

Which behavioral stage of change describes a client who has been exercising regularly for more than six months?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance

Answer

The Maintenance stage is characterized by consistent exercise behavior sustained for longer than six months.

ACE - Personal Trainer Exam Practice Test

ACE - Personal Trainer Exam Practice Test

ACE Client Interview and Screening 4