ACE Risk Assessment & Management 2

Question 1

A client reports taking a beta-blocker medication. How does this affect heart rate monitoring during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate response will be blunted, making HR-based intensity unreliable

Answer

Beta-blockers blunt the heart rate response to exercise, making target heart rate zones inaccurate; RPE is preferred for intensity monitoring.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a POSITIVE risk factor for cardiovascular disease in the ACE risk stratification model?

Accepted Answer

Resting blood pressure of 138/88 mmHg

Answer

A resting blood pressure ≥ 130/80 mmHg is considered a positive (adverse) cardiovascular risk factor per ACE guidelines.

Question 3

A 55-year-old male client has two positive CVD risk factors and no known disease. Per ACE risk stratification, he is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Moderate risk

Answer

Men ≥ 45 years with ≥ 2 CVD risk factors fall into the moderate-risk category per ACE stratification.

Question 4

Which document should an ACE-certified personal trainer use to screen clients for exercise readiness?

Accepted Answer

PAR-Q+ or ACE Health History Questionnaire

Answer

The PAR-Q+ and ACE Health History Questionnaire are the standard pre-participation screening tools for identifying exercise risks.

Question 5

During a submaximal cycle ergometer test, a client's heart rate fails to stabilize between workloads. The trainer should:

Accepted Answer

Terminate the test and refer the client to a physician

Answer

An inability to achieve steady-state heart rate is an absolute indication to stop exercise testing and seek medical evaluation.

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