ACSM Safety and Injury Prevention 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Recent myocardial infarction within 2 days

Answer

A recent myocardial infarction within 2 days is an absolute contraindication because exercise could extend myocardial damage.

Question 2

During aerobic exercise, a client's blood pressure rises to 250/115 mmHg. The APPROPRIATE response is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop the exercise and refer the client to a physician

Answer

A systolic BP above 250 mmHg or diastolic above 115 mmHg during exercise requires immediate cessation and medical referral.

Question 3

The primary goal of periodization in a training program with respect to injury prevention is to:

Accepted Answer

Systematically vary training load to allow for recovery and adaptation

Answer

Periodization varies training stress and recovery phases, reducing overuse injury risk while promoting progressive adaptation.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes exertional rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

Breakdown of muscle tissue releasing myoglobin into the bloodstream

Answer

Rhabdomyolysis involves muscle fiber breakdown that releases myoglobin, which can damage the kidneys if severe.

Question 5

A participant complains of pain in the anterior shin that worsens with exercise and improves with rest. This pattern is MOST consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints)

Answer

Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints) classically presents as anterior shin pain that increases during exercise and resolves with rest.

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