PT Test 11

Question 1

Clients seeking nutritional meal planning from an ACSM certified Personal Trainer should be:

Answer 1

referred to a Registered Dietician

Question 2

A routine pattern of adhering to and documenting compliance with fitness industry guidelines is
often an effective guard against ________.

Answer 2

Negligence

Question 3

What is the heart’s predominant pacemaker?

Answer 3

Sinoatrial node

Question 4

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no
history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is
an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total
cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood
glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to
improve her overall health and fitness.
How many risk factor thresholds for coronary artery disease does this client possess?

Answer 4

Three

Question 5

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no
history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is
an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total
cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to improve her overall health and fitness
What are the risk factors according to the American College of Sports Medicine?

Answer 5

Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypercholesterolemia

Question 6

Your client is a 59 year old sedentary female with a body mass index of 33 kg/m2. She has no
history of heart disease herself, but her mother had a myocardial infarction at the age of 66. She is
an ex-smoker who quit 15 years ago, blood pressure is consistently 135/85 mm Hg, total
cholesterol is 180 mg/dL (4.6 mmol/L) with an HDL level of 30 mg/dL (0.8 mmol/L), and blood
glucose is 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L). She has come to you for advice because she wishes to
improve her overall health and fitness.
What initial American College of Sports Medicine risk stratification does this client fall into?

Answer 6

Moderate risk

Question 7

Your client reports ankle edema. What would a certified Personal Trainer look for?

Answer 7

Swelling

Question 8

What is the role of High Density Lipoprotein in the blood?

Answer 8

Transports cholesterol

Question 9

What is the definition of arteriosclerosis?

Answer 9

Hardening of the arteries

Question 10

What are three non-modifiable conditions that place someone at increased risk for the
development of coronary artery disease?

Answer 10

Advanced age, gender, family history

Question 11

What effect should a bronchodilator have on your asthmatic client?

Answer 11

Decrease airway resistance

Question 12

Which of the following blood lipids is influenced more by physical activity than by nutrition
modification?

Answer 12

HDL

Question 13

What are the acute affects of alcohol intake on exercise?

Answer 13

Promotes dehydration and increases risk of heart arrhythmias

Question 14

Which of the following practices are NOT recommended for persons with asthma who desire to
participate in a strenuous aerobic exercise program?

Answer 14

Use a short, intense warm-up

Question 15

What are three non-modifiable conditions that place someone at increased risk for the
development of coronary artery disease?

Answer 15

Advanced age, gender, family history

Question 16

What is the leading cause of non-cardiovascular death in young athletes?

Answer 16

Overheating