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Free ACSM 020-222 Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 2

Questions 11

A male client is 42 years old. His father died of a heart attack at age 62. He has a consistent resting blood pressure (measured over 6 weeks) of 132/86 mm Hg and a total serum cholesterol of 5.4 mmol/L. Based on his CAD risk stratification, which of the following activities is appropriate?

Options:
A.

Maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.

B.

Sub maximal assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness without a physician supervising.

C.

Vigorous exercise without a previous medical assessment.

D.

Vigorous exercise without a previous physician-supervised exercise test.

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Questions 12

The clinical exercise physiologist shares a responsibility to

Options:
A.

Implement measures to stop disease.

B.

Make patients look healthy.

C.

Implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of medical emergencies.

D.

Develop a plan to reduce the physical demands of exercise testing.

Questions 13

A client with a functional capacity of 7 MET, an ejection fraction of 37%, and an ST -

segment depression of 1 mm below baseline on exertion

Options:
A.

Should not exercise until his or her ejection fraction is >50%.

B.

Is considered to be at low risk.

C.

Is considered to be at moderate risk.

D.

Is considered to be at high risk.

Questions 14

Fire, bloodborne pathogens, and power outage should all be included in

Options:
A.

Facility insurance.

B.

Safety plans.

C.

Maintenance plans.

D.

Testing by the facility and staff.

Questions 15

Which of the following actions involving termination of exercise testing is correct?

Options:
A.

Immediately terminate the test if muscular fatigue occurs.

B.

Initiate the test termination process when cardiac complications occur.

C.

Initiate the test termination process when intermittent premature ventricular contractions are detected on ECG.

D.

Immediately terminate the test when intermittent premature ventricular contractions are detected on ECG.

Questions 16

A well-designed consent document developed in consultation with a qualified legal professional provides your facility with

Options:
A.

Documentation of a good-faith effort to educate your clients.

B.

Legal documentation of a client's understanding of assessment procedures.

C.

Legal immunity against lawsuits.

D.

No legal benefit.

Questions 17

Which of the following statements about emergency equipment is MOST important?

Options:
A.

Each piece of equipment should be painted a specific color for easy identification.

B.

Use of emergency equipment should be practiced routinely.

C.

Emergency equipment should include pencils, not pens.

D.

Emergency equipment should be kept clean at all times.

Questions 18

Which of the following manifestations would be an indication for stopping an exercise test?

Options:
A.

Low cholesterol «125 mol).

B.

Diastolic BP greater than 105 mm Hg.

C.

Intermittent premature ventricular contractions.

D.

Low blood sugar «100 mg/dL).

Questions 19

In preventing injuries, hydration is very important, because

Options:
A.

It controls breathing and the Valsalva maneuver.

B.

It helps to regulate carbohydrate utilization during cardiovascular exercise.

C.

It helps to regulate body temperature and electrolyte balance. s

D.

It helps to prevent blood pooling during the cool-down.

Questions 20

A client must be given specific instructions for the days preceding a fitness assessment. Which of the following is NOT a necessary instruction to a client for a fitness assessment?

Options:
A.

Men and women should avoid liquids for 12 hours before the test.

B.

Clients should be instructed to avoid alcohol, tobacco products, or caffeine at least 3 hours before the test.

C.

Clients should avoid strenuous exercise or physical activity on the day of the test.

D.

Men and women should be instructed to get an adequate amount of sleep the night before the assessment.

Exam Code: 020-222
Certification Provider: ACSM
Exam Name: ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
Last Update: Jul 14, 2025
Questions: 75
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