ACE-Section 2 Quiz

Which of the following is the best strategy for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to use when working with a client who is a visual leaner?

Demonstrations

Which of the following is a factor identified as an important risk modulator of exercise-related cardiovascular events?

Desired intensity level

Which of the following is a key consideration when setting goals with a client?

Goals should be positive

A nutrition fact label states that one serving of the product contains 3,300 mg of sodium. Which of the following best categorizes this product's sodium content?

High

Which of the following would best motivate a client for long-term program adherence?

Including process goals like completing an exercise workout, in addition to performance goals.

Which of the following forms collects more detailed medical and health information beyond the preparticipation health screening?

Lifestyle and health-history questionnaire

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a long-term client who is in the maintenance stage of change. Which of the following goals would be best for this client?

Maintain interest and reduce risk for boredom

Which of the following is the best example of a process goal?

Making it to the fitness facility three times a week

Which of the following will most strongly influence a client's current self-efficacy levels?

Past performance experiences

According to the health belief model, which of the following refers to people's perceptions of how likely they are to develop an illness?

Perceived susceptibility

During an initial client interview, an ACE Certified Trainer "breaks the ice" by asking the new client about how her day has been going. Which of the following best identifies this stage of the client-personal trainer relationship?

Rapport

Which of the following should be developed early in the client-personal trainer relationship in order to build a strong foundation?

Rapport

During a training session, a client begins talking about intimate personal issues and problems at home. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the ACE Certified Personal Trainer to take?

Redirect the conversation

A client asks on ACE Certified Personal Trainer to give her an eating plan designed after a diet she found on the internet. What would be the most appropriate action for the personal trainer?

Refer the client to a registered dietitian or other qualified healthcare professional

Which of the following could cause a barrier to exercise if included in the exercise preparticipation health-screening process for a client?

Risk-factor profiling or classification

Which of the following client types if most likely to exhibit positive health behaviors?

A client with an internal locus of control

Which of the following would be the best example of a healthy eating pattern?

A diet that includes a variety of vegetables, fruit, grains, low-fat dairy, and protein-rich foods.

If an ACE Certified Personal Trainer makes the following statement early in a preparticipation health screening, which of the following is he or she trying to accomplish? "managing your diabetes is important to you. How do you envision me helping to support your goals?"

Asking open-ended questions to get more detail

A client who is beginning to master the hip-hinge basics of a squat and is ready to receive more specific feedback so the movement can be refined and perfected is in which stage of learning?

Associative stage

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a new client who has had consistent exercise history. During the interview, the client explains that she enjoys all types of exercise and loves the way a workout makes her feel. Which of the following best describes this client's motivation?

Autonomous motivation

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer working with a client makes the following statement: "You want to make these changes to manage your blood pressure, avoid medication, and improve your quality of life. What obstacles do you think might get in the way of these goals?" Which of the following best identifies the approach the personal trainer is taking?

Breaking down barriers

Which of the following best describes the self-perception that a person can successfully perform a task?

Competence

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer receives a call from an individual who is inquiring about training in the gym, which she has never done previously. She seems very apprehensive and nervous, stating that she needs to be more active but is not sure training is right for her. Based on this scenario, which of the following best represents the caller's stage of change?

Contemplation

Which of the following eating plans is recommended to optimize health and decrease blood pressure in individuals with hypertension?

DASH eating plan

What is the goal of a dietary intervention to decrease weight?

To create a caloric deficit so that fewer calories are consumed than are expended.

During an initial exercise session, a client presents with symptoms of dizziness and mentions this occasionally occurs during workouts. Which would be the most appropriate action by an ACE Certified Personal trainer?

Discontinue exercise and have the client seek a qualified healthcare provider's clearance.

Which of the following is an important strategy for dealing with client lapses?

Discuss lapses with the client in advance

Which of the following antihypertensive medications increased the excretion of water and electrolytes trough the kidneys?

Diuretics

Which of the following is best defined as shortness of breath at rest or with mild exertion?

Dyspnea

For the past two months, a client has been following his healthcare provider's exercise guidelines of 30 minutes of indoor cycling at a rating of perceived exertion of 8 (on the 6 to 20 scale), followed by mild stretching. The client has asked the ACE Certified Personal Trainer to add the elliptical machine to incorporate upper-body movements. Which would be the most appropriate response?

Explain that, for his safety, a new medical release would be necessary to incorporate additional exercise.

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer's client states she is interested in using an over-the-counter diuretic for rapid weight loss. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response?

Explain the dangers of using such a product

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer has a new client sign a behavior-change contract that awards a free-personal training session if the client complies with 100% of the contract's terms. Which of the following best describes the type of motivation used?

Extrinsic motivation

Which document includes a client's medical information and explains physical activity limitations and/or guidelines as outlined by his or her healthcare provider?

Medical release

Which of the following OARS skills is being used when an ACE Certified Personal Trainer states, "your intention to exercise 5 days this week was good, even though you were only able to make it to the gym 3 days"?

Offering affirmations

During a training session, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer asks the client to explain what benefits might be gained by increasing her exercise frequency from 2 day/week to 3 days/week. Which of the following best identifies the type of communication skill used by the trainer?

Open-ended questions

Which of the following components of motivational interviewing is being displayed when an ACE Certified Personal Trainer deliberately purses the welfare and best interests of the client?

compassion