ACSM Part II

Question 1

KNOWN Cardiovascular, Pulmonary or metabolic Disease factors

Answer 1

CAD, Myopothies, CHF, History of stroke
COPD, Asthma, lung scarring, CF
Diabetes (I or II), thryoid, renal or liver disease

Question 2

MAJOR signs or symptoms of CV, pulmonary, metabolic disease

Answer 2

chest, neck, jaw, or arm pain
short of breath at rest or with mild exertion
dizziness or syncope
shortness of breath waking you up at night or when lying flat
ankle edema
palpitations or tachycardia
intermittent pain in the legs while walking
fatigue/shortness of breath with usual activities

Question 3

Number of CAD Risk Factors

Answer 3

Male over 45, female over 55
family history
current cigarette smoker
sedentary lifestyle
obesity
hypertension
high blood cholesterol 
pre-diabetes

Question 4

Physician Supervision

female <45 + no more than 1 ACSM risk marker

Answer 4

submax - no

max - no

Question 5

Physician Supervision

Older persons or those having 2 or more ACSM risk markers

Answer 5

submax - no

max - yes

Question 6

Physician Supervision

Signs, symptom of CV disease or known CV, pulmonary or metabolic disease

Answer 6

submax - yes

max - yes