Free ACE Personal Trainer Trivia Questions and Answers

Question 1

What method of taking a patient's blood pressure would be the most accurate?

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Sitting with feet flat on the floor using right or left arm

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Sitting or standing with arm slightly flexed with both feet flat on the floor

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Standing using right or left arm

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Sitting crossed-legged using the right arm only

Question 2

You recently conducted a detailed assessment of Carla's health risks; she is a 29-year-old lady. She wants to start working out because she is driven. You discovered that she has a BMI of 32, was given a type 2 diabetes diagnosis a year ago, and is currently taking medication to treat the condition. For the past six months, Carla has been exercising by walking for at least 60 minutes at a moderate pace. Her blood pressure is 138 mmHg systolic and 87 mmHg diastolic. One hundred twenty-five for LDL cholesterol and 55 for HDL. Would she have to get checked out before doing moderate exercise?

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Yes

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No

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Depends on her cardiovascular assessment

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Not enough information

Question 3

Heidi is a 62-year-old woman who has come to you for help. Last year she had knee replacement surgery and has not been exercising since her physical therapy ended six months ago. She has been smoking cigarettes for the past 45 years. Her father died of a myocardial infarction when he was 54, and her mother died of the same thing when she was 66. Heidi has a BMI of 23. Systolic BP = 138 mmHg, Diastolic BP = 88 mmHg. LDL cholesterol = 130 mg/dl, HDL cholesterol = 59. According to ACSM guidelines, how many risk factors does Veronica have, and what is her risk classification?

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5 factors, moderate risk

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7 factors, high risk

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7 factors, moderate risk

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5 risk, high risk

Question 4

Ischemic symptoms or signs include these:

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Pain (tightness) or discomfort in jaw

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Pain sensations or cramping in lower extremities

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Difficulty breathing with usual activities

Question 5

You recently conducted a detailed assessment of Shelly's health risks; she is a 29-year-old lady. She wants to start working out because she is driven. You discovered that she has a BMI of 32, was given a type 2 diabetes diagnosis a year ago, and is currently taking medication to treat the condition. For the past six months, Jenny has been exercising by walking for at least 60 minutes at a moderate pace. Her blood pressure is 138 mmHg systolic and 87 mmHg diastolic. One hundred twenty-five for LDL cholesterol and 55 for HDL. What is her risk category and risk factor count following ACSM recommendations?

Accepted Answer

High risk, 1 factor

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Moderate risk, 2 factors

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High risk, 2 factors

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Moderate risk, 1 factor

Question 6

Jiro, a 44-year-old man who wants to work out, approaches you. After a detailed assessment of his health risks, you find out that his father smoked and had diabetes; he quit smoking last year; alternates between using the treadmill and stationary bike three days a week for 30-45 minutes during his lunch break at work. His BMI is 31, his systolic and diastolic blood pressures are 142 and 88, and his total serum cholesterol is 187 mg/dl. According to ACSM recommendations, what level of risk is Jiro at, and how many risk factors, if any, does he have?

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Moderate risk, 2 factors

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Low risk, 2 factors

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High risk, 4 factors

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Moderate risk, 4 factors

Question 7

Which of the following questions is most likely to reveal daily stress and obstacles to exercise?

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PAR-Q

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FITT-VP

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Health History Questionnaire

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Lifestyle Questionnaire