1. Which of the following is required for all new participants, regardless of age, upon entering a facility that offers exercise equipment or services?

• a. Pre-participation health screening

• b. Lifestyle and health-history questionnaire

• c. Physical activity readiness questionnaire

• d. Medical release

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

• a. Desired exercise intensity

• b. Risk-factor profiling or classification

• c. Current level of physical activity

• d. Time commitment

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

• a. Desired intensity level

• b. Body mass index

• c. Past physical-activity levels

• d. Current weight

4. Personal trainers working with clients with known cardiovascular disease in clinical settings, such as cardiac rehabilitation and medical fitness facilities, should use which of the following screening tools?

• a. Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+)

• b. Electronic Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (ePARmed-X+)

• c. Risk-stratification criteria from the American Association of Cardiovascular and

  Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• d. Pre-participation health-screening algorithm

5. In which of the following situations should a client be referred to a qualified healthcare professional for a medical clearance?

• a. Shortness of breath at rest or with mild exertion

• b. Increased systolic blood pressure during exercise

• c. Muscle soreness lasting 72 hours

• d. Increased resting heart rate for days

6. During the health-screening process, a client mentions that she has high blood pressure that is controlled with medication. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate action for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer?

• a. Make a note of the client’s current blood pressure and discuss symptoms of what it might feel like if it gets too high during exercise

• b. Stop the interview and let the client know she needs to get a medical clearance before proceeding any further

• c. Tell the client that high blood pressure, even if controlled by medicine, is something to be very concerned about and may require a medical clearance

• d. Ask the client if her healthcare provider is aware of her desire to start an exercise program and explain how working together with the healthcare provider would help to ensure that any exercise plan created will be safe and effective

7. If an ACE Certified Personal Trainer makes the following statement early in a preparticipation 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?”

• a. Trying to collaborate on the client’s goals

• b. Breaking down any possible barriers

• c. Creating rapport with the client

• d. Asking open-ended questions to get more detail

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

• a. Lifestyle and health-history questionnaire

• b. Informed consent

• c. Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+)

• d. Medical release

9. Which of the following is an important factor to consider with dose-related medications and the response to exercise?

• a. Size of the dose

• b. Timing of the medication

• c. Side effects

• d. Generic or brand name

10. Which of the following antihypertensive medications should not affect heart rate but will cause a decrease in blood pressure at rest and during exercise?

• a. Angiotensin II receptor antagonists

• b. Beta blockers

• c. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

• d. Calcium channel blockers