PTC Exercise Testing and Assessment 3

Question 1

What is the primary safety concern that requires stopping an exercise test immediately?

Accepted Answer

Client experiences chest pain or severe dizziness

Answer

Client reports mild shortness of breath

Answer

Heart rate reaches 80% of predicted maximum

Answer

RPE reaches 14 on the Borg scale

Question 2

In the YMCA bench press endurance test, what standardized weight do male clients lift?

Accepted Answer

80 lbs

Answer

95 lbs

Answer

135 lbs

Answer

155 lbs

Question 3

Which heart rate formula is most commonly used to estimate maximum heart rate in apparently healthy adults?

Accepted Answer

220 minus age

Answer

210 minus half the age

Answer

200 minus 0.5 × age

Answer

180 minus age

Question 4

The Borg RPE scale ranges from 6 to 20. What does a rating of 13 generally correspond to?

Accepted Answer

Somewhat hard / moderate-vigorous intensity

Answer

Very light effort

Answer

Maximal effort

Answer

Very hard effort near exhaustion

Question 5

After calculating body density using the Jackson & Pollock skinfold equation, what is the next step to estimate percent body fat?

Accepted Answer

Apply the Siri or Brozek equation to convert density to % fat

Answer

Multiply body density by lean body mass

Answer

Divide body density by total body weight

Answer

Use the BMI chart to cross-reference body density

Question 6

Which assessment tool is used to measure functional mobility and fall risk in older adult clients?

Accepted Answer

Timed Up and Go (TUG) test

Answer

1RM squat test

Answer

Cooper 12-minute run

Answer

Wingate anaerobic test

Question 7

When establishing a client's baseline fitness, in what order should assessments typically be performed according to ACSM guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Resting measures → body composition → cardiorespiratory → muscular strength/endurance → flexibility

Answer

Muscular endurance → body composition → flexibility → cardiorespiratory

Answer

Flexibility → cardiorespiratory → muscular strength → body composition

Answer

Cardiorespiratory → flexibility → muscular endurance → resting measures