Domain III Exercise Counseling & Behavior Modification

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a positive communication technique to reinforce the adoption of healthy exercise behavior?
Provide the client with targeted praise
Listen and encourage with verbal and nonverbal prompts
Convey interest and empathy
Tell the client what their behavior change barrier is and how to correct it

Answer 1

Tell the client what their behavior change barrier is and how to correct it

Question 2

Which of the following is a client-centered communication technique where the practitioner makes reflective statements to convey that he or she has heard and understood what the client is saying?
Synergistic approach
communication bridging
active listening
preparation phase

Answer 2

Active listening

Question 3

Which of the following reflects motivational interviewing?
Express empathy
Avoid arguing, demonstrate patience and flexibility
Instill confidence in the ability to adopt healthy behaviors such as exercise
Tell the client why they have been unsuccessful in their pursuit of weight loss goals

Answer 3

Tell the client why they have been unsuccessful in their pursuit of weight loss goals

Question 4

Which of the following environmental variables might help create an inviting exercise environment for an individual who is apprehensive about beginning exercise?
Playing loud, aggressive music
Multiple mirrors on the walls
Hostile artwork on the walls
Professional attire worn by staff

Answer 4

Professional attire worn by staff

Question 5

Which of the following strategies is used to help prevent inactivity relapse?
Expect laspes and have plan to restart the desired behavior change
Realistic goal setting
Methods of self-monitoring
All the above

Answer 5

All the above

Question 6

Feeling good about being able to perform an activity or skill, such as finally being able to run a mile or to increase the speed of walking a mile, is an example of an _______.
extrinsic reward
Intrinsic reward
External stimulus
internal stimulus

Answer 6

Intrinsic Reward

Question 7

The health belief model assumes that people will engage in behavior, such as exercise, when______.
There is a perceived threat of disease
external motivation is provided
optimal environmental conditions are met
Intern motivation outweigh circumstance

Answer 7

There is a perceived threat of disease

Question 8

To determine program effectiveness, psychological theories provide a conceptual framework for assessment and _________.
Management of programs or interventions
Application of cognitive-behavioral or motivational principles
Measurement
All of the above

Answer 8

Application of cognitive-behavioral or motivational principles

Question 9

Exercise adherence is increased when _______.
A regular schedule of exercise is established
Muscle soreness and injury are minimal
Individualized, attainable goals and objectives are identified
All the above

Answer 9

All the above

Question 10

While assessing the behavioral changes associated with an exercise programs , which of the following should be categorized under the cognitive process of the transtheoretical model.
Stimulus control
Reinforcement management
Self-reevalution
Self-liberation

Answer 10

Self-reevalution

Question 11

Which of the following assumes that a person will adopt appropriate health behaviors if they feel the consequences are severe and feel personally vulnerable?
Learning Theories
Health Belief Model
Transtheoretical model
Stages of motivational readiness

Answer 11

Health Belief Model

Question 12

The degenerative loss of muscle mass and, thus, strength due to reduced physical activity and aging is known as _____.

Answer 12

Sarcopenia

Question 13

Considering the following list of activities, which are considered activities of daily living?
Walking (transferring)
Singing
Lifting extremely heavy items
Reading and writing

Answer 13

Walking (Transferring)

Question 14

Which of the following would be considered a stress reduction technique?
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Meditation
Progressive relaxation technique
all of the above

Answer 14

all of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding physical activity in those with nonspecific low back pain (LBP?
Bed rest is recommended until pain subides
Should sit in a chair for the majority of the day in order to reduce spinal compression
is extremely rare and not worth worrying about
Should remain active and continue normal activity within pain limits

Answer 15

Should remain active and continue normal activity within pain limits

Question 16

Following an acute musculoskeletal injury, the appropriate action calls for stabilization of the area and incorporating the RICES treatment, Which is the acronym for?

Answer 16

Rest, Ice, Compression, elevation, and stabilization

Question 17

______ can reduce HR response to exercise by as much as 30 BPM

Answer 17

Beta blockers

Question 18

Due to its mechanism of action, which medication is associated with dehydration, which could result in an increased risk of developing heat illness?

Answer 18

Diuretics

Question 19

Which of the following should the ACSM-EP consider when performing fitness an body composition testing on those with lower baseline fitness levels or who are classified as overweight or obese?
The results of fitness tests can elicit feelings of distress
Elvated body fat % results can reduce enthusiasm to begin an exercise program
Viewing the result may be most indimating that are new to exercise and have low fitness
All of above

Answer 19

all of the above