ACSM Client Assessment 2

Question 1

During a health history intake, a client reports taking a beta-blocker medication. How does this affect exercise heart rate assessment?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate response is blunted, so RPE should be used alongside HR

Answer

Beta-blockers attenuate heart rate response to exercise, so the Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale should supplement heart rate monitoring.

Question 2

Which of the following PAR-Q+ responses would warrant medical clearance before beginning moderate-intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

Client reports chest pain at rest in the past 12 months

Answer

Chest pain at rest in the past 12 months is a positive PAR-Q+ response that requires medical clearance before exercise participation.

Question 3

A 45-year-old male client has a resting blood pressure of 142/91 mmHg measured on two separate occasions. According to ACSM guidelines, how should this be classified?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 hypertension

Answer

Stage 1 hypertension is defined as systolic 130–139 mmHg or diastolic 80–89 mmHg; 142/91 meets the Stage 1 systolic threshold.

Question 4

When assessing body composition using skinfold calipers, the ACSM recommends taking each measurement how many times?

Accepted Answer

Twice, using the average if values are within 1–2 mm

Answer

ACSM recommends taking each skinfold site twice; if values differ by more than 1–2 mm, a third measurement should be taken.

Question 5

Which waist circumference threshold indicates increased cardiovascular risk for women according to ACSM?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 88 cm (35 in)

Answer

A waist circumference greater than 88 cm (35 inches) in women is associated with increased cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk.

ACSM Practice Test

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ACSM Client Assessment 2