ACSM-EP Standards & Best Practices

Question 1

A client with hypertension asks the exercise physiologist to increase the dose of his antihypertensive medication because his resting blood pressure is high. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that medication changes are outside the scope of practice and refer him to his physician

Answer

Prescribing or adjusting medications is outside the exercise physiologist's scope of practice, so the client should be referred to the physician.

Question 2

Which practice best protects client confidentiality in a fitness or clinical exercise setting?

Accepted Answer

Releasing health information to others only with the client's written authorization, except as required by law

Answer

Client health information should be disclosed only with written authorization, unless disclosure is legally required.

Question 3

Which description of an emergency action plan (EAP) for an exercise facility best matches ACSM and AHA recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A written, posted plan that is regularly rehearsed by staff trained in CPR and AED use

Answer

Facilities should have a written, posted EAP that staff regularly rehearse, with staff trained in CPR and AED use.

Question 4

A client is unresponsive and not breathing normally after collapsing during a session. What should the exercise physiologist do first?

Accepted Answer

Activate the emergency response system, begin chest compressions, and use the AED as soon as it is available

Answer

Activate the emergency response system, start CPR, and apply an AED as soon as it arrives.

Question 5

Which documentation practice best reduces professional liability for an exercise physiologist?

Accepted Answer

Retaining signed informed consent, health screening, and session records, and working within scope of practice

Answer

Keeping signed informed consent, screening results, and session records while practicing within scope reduces liability.

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ACSM-EP Standards & Best Practices