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  1. Which of the following static posture assessments most directly evaluates sagittal plane alignment from a lateral view?

    Answer: Forward head posture, kyphosis, and lumbar lordosis

    A lateral (sagittal plane) postural assessment examines forward head position, thoracic kyphosis, and lumbar lordosis curvatures.

  2. During a blood pressure measurement, the cuff should be inflated to approximately how many mmHg above the point at which the radial pulse disappears?

    Answer: 30 mmHg

    The cuff is inflated to approximately 30 mmHg above the level at which the radial pulse disappears to ensure complete arterial occlusion before deflation.

  3. A client's total cholesterol is 195 mg/dL and HDL is 38 mg/dL. Does the HDL value represent a positive cardiovascular risk factor per ACSM criteria?

    Answer: Yes, because HDL is below 40 mg/dL

    ACSM classifies HDL <40 mg/dL as a positive cardiovascular risk factor regardless of total cholesterol level.

  4. The term 'informed consent' in pre-exercise testing refers to the client's:

    Answer: Understanding of the test procedures, risks, and right to withdraw without penalty

    Informed consent ensures clients understand the nature, purpose, risks, and benefits of testing and that they may withdraw at any time without consequence.

  5. When using the 7-site Jackson-Pollock skinfold equation for males, which sites are included?

    Answer: Chest, abdomen, thigh, triceps, subscapular, suprailiac, midaxillary

    The 7-site Jackson-Pollock male equation uses chest, abdomen, thigh, triceps, subscapular, suprailiac, and midaxillary skinfolds.

  6. A client reports smoking 10 cigarettes per day. According to ACSM, current cigarette smoking counts as a positive cardiovascular risk factor if the client:

    Answer: Currently smokes or quit within the past 6 months

    ACSM defines current smoking or cessation within the past 6 months as a positive cardiovascular risk factor regardless of quantity smoked.

  7. Which of the following best describes the purpose of measuring resting oxygen consumption (resting metabolic rate) in a client assessment context?

    Answer: To establish a true baseline VO2 for calculating VO2 reserve for exercise prescription

    Resting VO2 (approximately 3.5 mL/kg/min or 1 MET) anchors the VO2 reserve calculation used in the Karvonen-equivalent method for exercise prescription.