ACE Client Interview and Screening 5

Question 1

Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between a sign and a symptom in health screening?

Accepted Answer

Signs are objective observations; symptoms are subjective experiences reported by the client

Answer

Signs are objective, measurable findings (e.g., elevated blood pressure), while symptoms are subjective experiences reported by the client (e.g., dizziness).

Question 2

A client reports that his father had a heart attack at age 50. According to ACE CVD risk stratification, this counts as:

Accepted Answer

A positive risk factor

Answer

A first-degree male relative with heart disease before age 55 is a positive CVD risk factor in ACE/ACSM risk stratification.

Question 3

Which skinfold site is located on the vertical fold at the midaxillary line at the level of the xiphoid process?

Accepted Answer

Midaxillary

Answer

The midaxillary skinfold is taken as a vertical fold along the midaxillary line at the level of the xiphoid process.

Question 4

A client in the Contemplation stage of change is BEST supported by the trainer by:

Accepted Answer

Exploring ambivalence and providing information about the benefits of exercise

Answer

Contemplators are considering change but are not yet committed, so helping them weigh pros and cons and exploring ambivalence moves them toward action.

Question 5

The principal reason trainers document SOAP notes after each session is to:

Accepted Answer

Track client progress and maintain professional records

Answer

SOAP notes (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) create an ongoing professional record that tracks progress, guides programming, and supports continuity of care.

ACE - Personal Trainer Exam Practice Test

ACE - Personal Trainer Exam Practice Test

ACE Client Interview and Screening 5