ACE CPT multiple choice practice questions (PT Manual Chapters 1-6)

a client who is beginning to perform basic body weight squats with fairly decent form is now ready for more specific feedback to help refine her squatting technique. which of the following stages of learning is best represented by the scenario a. associative b. cognitive c. autonomous d. ind

a

a client you have been working with for several months tells you that a close relative became ill. which response is appropriate a. im sorry i cant imagine how difficult that must be b. have you considered counseling c. im sorry what happened d. that is terrible tell me more

a

a person who is confidant that they can successfully participate regularly in exercise program most likely a. has high self efficacy b. is in contemplation stage of behavioral change c. strong self esteem d. completely intrinsically motivated

a

a personal trainer could design an exercise program without requiring physicians rlease prior to participation for which of the following? a. 42 yr old female who has lumbar lordosis b. 54 yr old male with type 2 diabetes c. 61 yr old female who takes calcium channel blocker d. 35 yr old male who has athsma

a

which of the following goals is most likely to enhance program participation/attainment a. setting series of progressively attainable short term goals b. helping clients keep goal of never missing a session c. setting many goals to ensure some type of program success d. setting only long term goals

a

which of the following processes is the BEST example of using reinforcement to help a client progress from a quarter lunge to performing a full lunge and then adding resistance a. shaping b operant conditioning c. antecedents d. observational learning

a

which of the following self monitoring strategies is most effective for improving clients long term program adherence a. journaling thoughts, experiences, and emotions b. video taping their exercises to see where they can improve c. setting a reminder on their calendar to work out d. analyzing the results of a heart rate monitor after every session

a

according to operant conditioning, which of the following consequqnces would be BEST for a trainer to use to ensure that a desired client behavior will reoccur in the future? a. punishment b. positive reinforcement c. extinction of a positive stimulus negative reinforcement

b

during the initial interview with a new client, a trainer learns the client's desire to exercise regularly was based on results of a bp test and family history of cardiovascular disease. based on this info a client's motivation to exercise is most likely associated with which component of behavioral change? a. decisional balance b. perceived seriousness c. operant conditioning d. stimulus control

b

one a plane, the man next to you asks questions about exercise/nutrition/health. he says he doesnt currently exercise but thinks about joining a gym and asks for recommendations. based on this info, this man is most likely in which of the following stages of behavioral change? a. precontemplation b. contemplation c. preparation d. action

b

what is the name of the essential attribute of successful relationships that is described as the "ability to respect another person regardless of their uniqueness" a. empathy b warmth c genuineness d honesty

b

which of the following factors is most likely unrelated to adherence levels in supervised exercise setting a. edu b. age c income d gender

b

which of the following is a relative contraindication for weightlifting unless cleared by a physician a diabetes b hernia c pregnanc d infection

b

which of the following is most effective in helping a client develop program adherence a. providing the client with frequent changes in the pgoram to prevent boredom b. having the client self monitor by keeping an exercise journal c. implementing a reward system for each training session d. conducting fitness assessments every week to measure progress

b

which of the following statements best demonstrates a SMART goal a. i will improve my cholesterol/bp through better eating and exercise b. i will fun 4x per week, progressing my run time from 10 to 40 min for a 5k in 4 months c. i will lose 20lb for my thrip to hawaii in 2 months by exercising every day d. i will try a new group exercise class each week to avoid boredom

b

which personal attribute is MOST reliable predictor of an individual's participation in an exercise program a. weight b. past participation c. age d. perceived time barriers

b

what is the most effective way to teach a new exercise to a client a. show the client how to do exercise, then have client perform the exercise while mirroring to provide an ex of good form b. tell the client the exercise, demonstrate, and have the client perform while providing feedback c. use photos of the exercise while explaining it to the client and then have the client perform the exercise while providing feedback d. have the client perform the exercise while providing verbal instructions to coach them with proper form

b - motor learning (tell, show, do)

which of the following processes is BEST exemplified by a client choosing a gym that is in the direct route between home and work a. operant conditioning b. stimulus control c. imaginal experience d. shaping

b - making adjustments to the environment to increase likelihood of healthy behaviors

which of the following strategies is NOT a recommended method for practicing motivational interviewing with a client a. ask probing questions b. build dependence between trainer and client c. keep convo friendly d. encourage clients to generate ideas

b - trainers should strive to build confidence in their clients

a client mentions that they prefer tactile feedback and spotting while exercising. this strategy is most indicative of which learning style? a. visual b. associative c. kinesthetic d. cognitive

c

during the investigation stage, which of the following statements best pertains to effective listening? a. asking client closed end questions to encourage them to share info b. listening carefully to the client while reconstructing the info based on the listener's own beliefs c. asking client questions and responding to answers with encouraging words/open ended questions d. recording detailed notes while the client is speaking

c

what is the most important factor for an individual who is starting an exercise program a. strong support from fam/friends b. convenience of facility c. readiness to change behavior related to exercise d. connecting with trainer

c

what is the most influential source of self efficacy information related to exercise? a. persuasive verbal feedback b. emotional state and mood c. past exercise performance d. vicarious exercise experiences

c

which of the following strategies is BEST for trainers to implement to enhance the liklihood that a client will continue working with them a. design program so client can work out without having to think too much about exercise b. motivating client through extrinsic motivators to enhance self efficacy c. encouraging client ownership of the program to facilitate development of intrinsic motivation d. creating an exercise coaching style based on direction rather than edu

c

which of the following strategies is the MOST effective cognitive behavioral technique that a personal trainer can implement to improve client exercise adherence? a. revisiting client goals only during reassessments so they reflect greater progress b. making primary decisions regarding each client's program so they can focus on the exercises c. helping clients move from primarily external feedback to internal feedback d. recording progress so clients can focus on the exercises without having to monitor their own progress

c

which of the following strategies would be most likely to enhance a clien'ts willpower? a. making important behavior change decisions at the end of the day b. setting many large goals to overhaul ones lifestyle c. planning in advance for moments of weak self control d. starting a behavior change plan while applying for new jobs and relocating

c

your client is a 57 yr old woman who plays golf, tennis, squash. her health risk appraisal revels only 1 positive risk factor and that she has a heart murmur. according to the ACSM risk stratification, what is the clients level of risk a. low b. moderate c. high d. very high

c - heart murmur = automatic high risk category

"can you tell me more about the circumstances surrounding the times you have experienced low back soreness" is an ex of what type of interviewing technique a reflecting b confronting c informing d probing

d

a new client tells you she used to participate in half marathon running events before having twins. although she wanted to continue running, she hasnt been active since her children were born two years ago. now that they are in daycare 3x a week, she has begun walking a bit and wants to start running, with her goal to run her first marathon. based on this info, your client has MOST liekly progressed through which of the following stages of behavior change from pre pregnancy to meeting with you today? a. action, precontemplation, action b. maintenance, contemplation, action c. action, maintenance, preparation d. maintenance, contemplation, preparation

d

a strong social support network can provide one with all except a. improved program adherence b. extrinsic motivation c. relapse prevention support d. intrinsic motivation

d

what evaluation form does a client sign to acknowledge that they have been educated about the risks associated with being active a. agreement/release of liability waiver b. medical release c. exercise history/attitude questionnaire d. informed consent

d

what is the MOST common excuse used by people when dropping out of an exercise program a. limited access to facility b. lack of support c. too old to participate d. lack of time

d

which of the following behaviors would most likely help a trainer develop rapport with a client a. looking away from client to avoid staring b. speaking in a soft friendly voice c. direct, friendly eye contact and maintain a smile/enthusiasm d. speaking with confidence; using fluid hand gestures while speaking and quiet hands when listening

d

which stages of a successful client/trainer relationship includes implementing strategies to improve motivation and promote long term adherence a. rapport b investigation c planning d action

d

during the intitial client investigation stage, which of the following questions is LEAST important to ask a. can you describe your previous experiences with physical activity b. what forms of activity do you dislike and like c. why did you stop exercising in the past d. what kind of learner are you - visual, kinesthetic, or auditory

d - learning styles should be identified in action stage once trainer has been working with client for some time