ACSM-CPT Safety, Risk Management, and Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

Which of the following is considered an ABSOLUTE contraindication to maximal exercise testing?

Accepted Answer

Myocardial infarction within the past 2 days

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Mild controlled hypertension

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Mild obesity with no other conditions

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Well-controlled type 2 diabetes

Question 2

What does the acronym RICE stand for in the management of acute musculoskeletal injuries?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

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Repeat, Icing, Cold, Exercise

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Rest, Increase, Circulation, Elevation

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Reduce, Ice, Compress, Encourage

Question 3

How frequently should emergency action plans (EAPs) be reviewed and practiced in a fitness facility?

Accepted Answer

Reviewed and practiced at least annually

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Written once and stored indefinitely in a filing cabinet

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Only reviewed when staff turnover occurs

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Created by clients during their initial orientation

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST important factor in preventing exercise-related injuries?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating proper warm-up and applying progressive overload

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Using the most expensive available equipment

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Exercising at maximum intensity every day

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Training to complete muscle failure every session

Question 5

What is the primary reason personal trainers should maintain professional liability insurance?

Accepted Answer

To protect against client injury claims alleging negligence

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To receive discounts on fitness equipment purchases

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To qualify for higher hourly compensation rates

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To meet client expectations for professionalism

Question 6

A client presents with a resting blood pressure of 180/110 mmHg at the start of a session. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Refer them to a physician before allowing exercise participation

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Clear them to exercise at any intensity as long as they feel fine

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Advise them to exercise at maximum intensity to lower blood pressure

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Ignore the reading if they report no symptoms

Question 7

Which of the following represents best practice for documenting a client injury that occurs during a training session?

Accepted Answer

Record the incident immediately in writing, noting date, time, circumstances, and actions taken

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Only document if the injury requires hospitalization

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Instruct the client to document their own injury afterward

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Wait to document only if the client files a formal complaint later