ACSM Client Assessment 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Forward head posture, kyphosis, and lumbar lordosis

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

30 mmHg

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because HDL is below 40 mg/dL

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

ACSM Practice Test

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ACSM Client Assessment 5