ACE PT (TEST.COM) - Section 1 - Client Interviews & Assessments

When answering the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), your client answers "yes" to chest pain during physical activity as well as currently taking a prescription blood pressure medication. What is the next step in his fitness program? a. Begin training at a low intensity. b. Talk with his doctor about his readiness for exercise. c. Conduct a fitness appraisal. d. Fill out a Health History Questionnaire.

b. Talk with his doctor about his readiness for exercise. If a client answers "yes" to one or more of the questions on the PAR-Q it is necessary for them to talk with their doctor about their readiness to begin an exercise program before any other actions are taken, especially before a fitness appraisal.

Which of the following individuals would be least likely to benefit from Body Mass Index? a. A woman with 30% body fat who weighs 165 pounds. b. A man with 8% body fat who weighs 230 pounds. c. A man with 8% body fat who weighs 160 pounds. d. A woman with 15% body fat who weighs 120 pounds.

b. a man with 8% body fat who weights 230 pounds

At what point in a maximal aerobic capacity assessment are carbohydrates the primary source of fuel? a. Throughout the entire test b. After reaching the first ventilatory threshold c. After reaching the second ventilatory threshold d. In the last 2 minutes of the test

b. after reaching the first ventilatory threshold

Which cardiorespiratory fitness test is better suited for younger, fit individuals? a. Balke & Ware treadmill test b. Bruce Submaximal treadmill test c. Ebbeling Single-stage treadmill test d. Cycle Ergometer test

b. bruce submaximal treadmill test

Which of the following is not a quality of effective listening? a. Encouraging b. Explaining c. Questioning d. Summarizing

b. explaining

In what specific location is the circumference of the upper thigh measured? a. Just above the knee. b. Just below the gluteal fold. c. Half way between the knee and the gluteal fold. d. At the smallest part of the thigh.

b. just below the gluteal fold

Wendy is a 50-year-old woman who has not exercised in 3 years. She has no family history of heart disease and is a non-smoker. What are the exercise testing recommendations according to risk stratification based on her cardiovascular disease risk factors? a. Moderate risk, doctor's supervision needed. b. Low risk, medical exam not necessary. c. Moderate risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise. d. High risk, medical exam before moderate exercise.

b. low risk, medical exam not necessary

What is the best definition of VO2 max? a. Maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize in one minute per pound of body weight. b. Maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize in one minute per kg of body weight. c. Maximum amount of carbon dioxide a person can expel in one minute per pound of body weight. d. Maximum amount of carbon dioxide a person can expel in one minute per kg of body weight.

b. maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize in one minute per kg of body weight

What component of fitness does the body weight squat test measure? a. Cardiorespiratory endurance b. Muscular endurance c. Muscular strength d. Muscular power

b. muscular endurance

A new client informs you she is taking a diuretic. What effect would you expect to see on her heart rate response during exercise? a. Resting heart rate up b. No significant change c. Exercising heart rate down d. Resting heart rate down

b. no significant change

In which stage of the Theoretical Model of Behavior Change is a client ready to adopt and live a healthy lifestyle? a. Contemplation b. Preparation c. Precontemplation d. Action

b. preparation

When a posterior pelvic tilt is determined, which muscles are suspected to be tight? a. Hip Flexors and Erector Spinae b. Rectus Abdominis and Hamstrings c. Gluteus Maximus and Gluteus Medius d. Quardriceps and Anterior Tibialis

b. rectus abdominis and hamstrings

When an anterior pelvic tilt is determined, which muscles should you aim to strengthen through restorative exercise? a. Hip Flexors and Erector Spinae b. Rectus Abdominis and Hamstrings c. Gluteus Maximus and Gluteus Medius d. Quardriceps and Anterior Tibialis

b. rectus abdominis and hamstrings

In which assessment can a personal trainer determine potential movement compensations associated with poor posture? a. Movement screens b. Static postural assessments c. Balance and core assessments d. Body composition assessments

b. static postural assessments

What is considered the easiest method for assessing a client's exercise intensity? a. Rating of perceived exertion b. Talk test c. Lactate threshold d. Second ventilator threshold

b. talk test

You decide to run some assessments to test a client's mobility. Which of the following tests would be most appropriate? a. Thomas test b. Thoracic spine mobility screen c. Sharpened Romberg test d. Trunk flexor endurance test

b. thoracic spine mobility screen

What are the correct units of measurement for calculating body mass index (BMI)? a. Weight (lB./Height (in) b. Weight (kg)/Height (m) c. Height (in)/Weight (lB. d. Height (m)/Weight (kg)

b. weight (kg)/height (m)

What is the approximate standard deviation of an individual's maximum heart rate? a. +/- 10 bpm b. +/- 15 bpm c. +/- 12 bpm d. +/- 18 bpm

c. +/- 12 bpm

Collecting heart rate throughout a cardiovascular assessment is important in order to determine if an individual is experiencing which of the following conditions? a. Thermoregulation b. Blood lactate accumulation c. Cardiovascular drift d. Anaerobic threshold

c. cardiovascular drift

Which of the following medications can affect a person's exercising heart rate? a. Diuretics b. Antihistamines c. Cold Medications d. Antidepressants

c. cold medications

Which term describes muscle action which shortens to create muscle tension? a. Isometric b. Eccentric c. Concentric d. None of the above

c. concentric

What is considered the natural progression of exercise considerations when working with a new client? a. Performance, fitness, health and function b. Fitness, health, function, performance c. Function, health, fitness, performance d. Health, fitness, performance, function

c. function, health, fitness, performance

You have observed that a client is exhibiting a muscle imbalance commonly associated with lordosis posture. Which muscle do you suspect is shortened? a. Hip extensors b. Neck flexors c. Lumbar extensors d. Scapular stabilizers

c. lumbar extensors

Which of the following is administered to assess a person's level of cardiorespiratory function? a. Maximum Heart Rate calculation b. Body Mass Index (BMI) c. Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO2max) d. Push up test

c. maximal oxygen uptake (vo2 max)

In what specific location should the arm be measured? a. Around the largest part of the upper arm with the bicep flexed. b. Around the largest part of the upper arm with the arm relaxed. c. Midway between the acromion and the olecranon process with the arm relaxed. d. Midway between the acromion and the olecranon process with the bicep flexed.

c. midway between the acromion and the olecranon process with the arm relaxed

Bill is a 50-year-old man with a family history of heart disease. His body mass index is 20 and he has been running 3 miles 3-4 days a week for a year. What are the exercise testing recommendations according to risk stratification based on his cardiovascular disease risk factors? a. Moderate risk, doctor's supervision needed. b. Low risk, medical exam not necessary. c. Moderate risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise. d. High risk, medical exam before moderate exercise.

c. moderate risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise.

Your client is complaining of pain with extension of her elbow. She has a history of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). What is the best course of action to take in continuing her exercise program? a. Continue as planned. b. Tell her she has tennis elbow and to rest and ice it when she gets home. c. Modify the program with cross training. d. Cancel her sessions until the pain goes away.

c. modify the program with cross training

Your client has been complaining of pain in her anterior lower leg. What is the best course of action to take in continuing her exercise program? a. Continue as planned. b. Tell her she has shin splints and to stretch and ice them when she gets home. c. Modify the program with cross training. d. Cancel her sessions until the pain goes away.

c. modify the program with cross training.

How often should Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPEs) be taken throughout a cardiorespiratory assessment? a. Once every 3 minutes b. Once every 30 seconds c. Once every minute d. Once every 2 minutes

c. once every minute

Which of the following is NOT necessary to monitor when observing a Bend and Lift Screen? a. Degree of lordosis in the lower back b. Stability of the feet c. Position of the scapulae relative to the ribcage d. Changes in head position

c. position of the scapulae relative to the ribcage

The Vertical Jump test assesses what component of fitness? a. Endurance b. Strength c. Power d. Agility

c. power

Which of the following tests evaluates muscular fitness? a. Balke & Ware Treadmill Exercise Test b. YMCA Submaximal Step Test c. Push Up Test d. YMCA Bike Test

c. push up test

Which of the following skill-related assessments evaluates the rate at which an individual responds to a stimulus? a. Anaerobic Power b. Agility c. Reactivity d. Coordination

c. reactivity

Which action comes first after conducting static and dynamic analyses and determining alight postural deviations? a. Movement Training b. Load and Performance Training c. Stability and Mobility Training d. None of the Above

c. stability and mobility training

According to the ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model, what step in the training process best follows the testing of resting measures such as heart rate and blood pressure? a. Core Function b. Balance c. Static Posture d. Health Related Assessments

c. static posture It is considered best to test a client's static posture after taking resting measures but before getting into training.

What three sites are suggested for skinfold measurement in women? a. Triceps, chest and thigh b. Biceps, thigh and suprailium c. Triceps, thigh and suprailium d. Chest, thigh and abdominal

c. triceps, thigh and supraillium

How do you determine a person's waist-to-hip ratio? a. Hip measurement divided by waist measurement b. Waist measurement multiplied by hip measurement c. Waist measurement divided by hip measurement d. Use a chart to determine

c. waist measurement divided by hip measurements

What is an example of testing absolute strength? a. Bodyweight squat test b. Push-up test c. Pre-Agility test d. 1 RM leg-press test

d. 1 RM leg-press test

What blood pressure measurement is considered to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease? a. 130/70 mmHg b. 120/80 mmHg c. 121/81 mmHg d. 140/90 mmHg

d. 140/90 mmHg

Which individual might a muscular power test be inappropriate for? a. A 30-year-old man who is interested in pushing his physical fitness to the next level. b. A 13-year-old boy looking to improve soccer performance. c. A 25-year-old woman looking to improve her body fat percentage and tone. d. A 56-year-old woman looking to get back into skiing.

d. 56 yr old woman looking to get back into skiing

A one-repetition maximum test evaluates which type of strength? a. Relative strength b. Endurance c. Power d. Absolute strength

d. absolute strength

Which of the following factors influence a client's resting heart rate? a. Fatigue b. Drugs and medication c. Caffeine d. All of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following is a contraindication to performing a 1 Repetition Maximum test? a. Improper form b. Beginning exercisers c. Individuals with hypertension d. All of the Above

d. all of the above

Which of the following statements is true based on a one inch increase in a man's waist circumference and his risk level? a. His blood pressure increases by 10% b. His risk for metabolic syndrome increases by 18% c. His triglycerides increase by 18% d. All of the Above e. Only a and b

d. all of the above

Which of the following symptoms merit test termination during any test that involves muscular endurance? a. Angina b. Cyanosis c. Wheezing d. All of the above e. Both a and c

d. all of the above

Your client has osteoporosis. When designing her exercise program, you may need to avoid which of the following movements? a. Spinal flexion b. Pulling exercises from behind the head c. Adducting or abducting the legs against resistance d. All of the above

d. all of the above

In what specific location is the abdominal circumference measured? a. Around the ribcage. b. Around the pelvic bone. c. Around the smallest portion of the abdomen. d. At the level of the umbilicus.

d. at the level of the umbilicus

You notice a forward head position when assessing your client. Which muscles are considered tight and restricted? a. Upper trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapula b. Pectoralis major, subscapularis, latissimus dorsi c. Cervical spine extensors, serratus anterior, latissimus dorsi d. Cervical spine extensors, levator scapulae, upper trapezius

d. cervical spine extensors, levator scapulae, upper trapezius

What three sites are suggested for skinfold measurement in men? a. Triceps, chest and thigh b. Biceps, thigh and suprailium c. Triceps, thigh and suprailium d. Chest, thigh and abdominal

d. chest, thigh and abdominal

Which of the following statements is not true regarding participation and adherence in an exercise program? a. A client's past exercise history is a predictable behavior with exercise. b. Social support plays an important role in maintaining an exercise program. c. A client's location relative to the exercise facility can have an influence. d. Clients who perform moderate intensity exercises are almost twice as likely to drop out

d. clients who perform moderate intensity exercises are almost twice as likely to drop out

Which of the following is NOT a fitness indicator for SMART goal setting? a. Skill level b. Body weight c. Body size d. Clothing size

d. clothing size

At what times should heart rate be monitored throughout a cardiorespiratory assessment? a. Every 30 seconds b. Every minute c. Every 3 minutes d. Continuously

d. continuously

Which of the following muscles is not responsible for hip extension? a. Biceps femoris b. Gluteus maximus c. Semitendinosus d. Gluteus medius

d. gluteus medius

Bob is a 45-year-old man who quit smoking 2 months ago. He has not participated in any exercise program in 2 years. His body mass index (BMI) is 32. What are the exercise testing recommendations according to risk stratification based on his cardiovascular disease risk factors? a. Moderate risk, doctor's supervision needed. b. Low risk, medical exam not necessary. c. Moderate risk, medical exam necessary before vigorous exercise. d. High risk, medical exam before moderate exercise.

d. high risk, medical exam before moderate exercise.

You have performed the Thomas test with Mary and have observed that her lower thigh does not touch the table and her knee does not flex to 80 degrees. What muscles do you suspect to be tight? a. Hamstrings b. Rectus femoris c. Iliopsoas d. Primary hip flexor muscles

d. primary hip flexor muscles

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD. is s condition that affects mainly which system? a. Musculoskeletal b. Integumentary c. Cardiovascular d. Respiratory

d. respiratory

Peter is a 47 year old male with a BMI of 31. He has been leading a sedentary lifestyle until recently hiring you. What is his risk stratification? a. +3 b. +2 c. +1 d. -1

a. +3

This Questionnaire serves as a non-invasive, minimal health-risk appraisal designed to determine contraindications to exercise. a. Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) b. Readiness to Change Questionnaire c. Health History Questionnaire d. Liability Waiver

a. Physical Activity Readiness The PAR-Q is a simple questionnaire designed to screen for readiness for low to moderate intensity training.

When filling out the "medications" portion of the Health History Questionnaire, your client lets you know that he is taking a beta-blocking medication. Once obtaining a physician's release for exercise, what is the most important difference in this client's exercise program versus a client who is not taking beta-blockers? a. Use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE. to determine the level at which he is exercising as his heart rate will not go up. b. Check his blood pressure throughout his session to ensure it does not spike. c. Check his heart rate throughout the session to ensure it does not spike. d. Monitor his consciousness level as beta-blockers will make him drowsy

a. Use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE. to determine the level at which he is exercising as his heart rate will not go up.

There are six external rotators of the hip. Which of the following muscles is not one of them? a. Adductor magnus b. Gluteus minimus c. Gluteus medius d. Quadratus femoris

a. adductor magnus

Which of the following demographic factors does not affect adherence to physical activity programs? a. Age b. Income c. Gender d. Education

a. age

Which of the following skill-related assessments evaluates the amount of work performed in a given unit of time? a. Anaerobic Power b. Anaerobic Capacity c. Agility d. Speed

a. anaerobic power

Before adding weighted loads to client exercises, you should make sure your client is proficient in which of the following movement patterns? a. Core stabilization b. 1 RM c. Plyometric jumps d. Dynamic warm ups

a. core stabilization

Which of the following is a step in determining an individual's goal weight based on their goal body fat percentage? a. Determine lean body weight b. Administer aerobic fitness test c. Calculate Body Mass Index d. Calculate waist-to-hip ratio

a. determine lean body weight

In the sagittal plane, which fundamental movements occur? a. Flexion and extension b. Circumduction and opposition c. Rotation and supination d. Adduction and abduction

a. flexion and extension

When a posterior pelvic tilt is determined, which muscles should you aim to strengthen through restorative exercise? a. Hip Flexors and Erector Spinae b. Rectus Abdominis and Hamstrings c. Gluteus Maximus and Gluteus Medius d. Quardriceps and Anterior Tibialis

a. hip flexors and erector spinae

When an anterior pelvic tilt is determined, which muscles are suspected to be tight? a. Hip Flexors and Erector Spinae b. Rectus Abdominis and Hamstrings c. Gluteus Maximus and Gluteus Medius d. Quardriceps and Anterior Tibialis

a. hip flexors and erector spinae

Tight hip adductors and weak gluteus medius muscles can lead to which compensation? a. Knees moving inward b. Excessive arching of the lumbar spine c. Lateral torso shift to one side d. Lack of foot stability

a. knees moving inward

What is the workload of 1 MET associated with? a. Oxygen consumption at rest b. Energy expenditure at rest c. Energy expenditure while performing a low-level task d. Oxygen consumption while performing a low-level task

a. oxygen consumption at rest

When conducting the Stork-Stand balance test on John, he is able to hold the position for 12 seconds before his foot touches the ground. What is the level of his performance based on the Stork-Stand Balance test results? a. Poor b. Fair c. Good d. Excellent

a. poor - anything below 20 seconds is poor

When performing a Static Postural Assessment on your client, you determine that your client has a slight posterior pelvic tilt. This means that the line of symmetry is __________________. a. Tilted Posteriorly b. Tilted Anteriorly c. Neutral d. Tilted to one side of the body

a. tilted posteriorly