ACSM Exercise Specialist Exam (030-333) - ACSM

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Question #1 Verified Q&A
This of the following is NOT an appropriate treatment activity for inpatient rehabilitation of a client on the second day after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG??) surgery?
A Limit upper body activities to biceps curls, horizontal arm adduction, and overhead press using 5-pound weights while sitting on the side of the bed.
B Measure vital signs, symptoms, RPE, fatigue, and skin color and perform electrocardiography before, during, and after treatments to assess activity tolerance.
C Progress all activities performed from supine to sitting to standing.
D Limit activities as tolerated to the development of self-care activities, ROM for extremities, and low-resistance activities.
Correct Answer: Limit upper body activities to biceps curls, horizontal arm adduction, and overhead press using 5-pound weights while sitting on the side of the bed.
Question #2 Verified Q&A
Which of the following situations indicates progression to independent and unsupervised exercise for a client after CABG surgery in an outpatient program?
A The client has a functional capacity of greater than 8 MET with hemodynamic responses appropriate to this level of exercise.
B The client is unable to palpate HR, deliver RPEs, or maintain steady workload intensity during activity.
C The client is noncompliant with smoking cessation and weight loss intervention programs.
D The client exhibits mild cardiac symptoms of angina, occurring intermittently during exercise and sometimes at home while reading.
Correct Answer: The client has a functional capacity of greater than 8 MET with hemodynamic responses appropriate to this level of exercise.
Question #3 Verified Q&A
Which of the following issues would you include in discharge education instructions for a client with congestive heart failure to avoid potential emergency situations related to this condition at home?
A Note signs and symptoms (e.g., dyspnea, intolerance to activities of daily living), and report them to a physician.
B Both A and B.
C Do not palpate the pulse during daily activities or periods of light- headedness,<br /> because an irregular pulse is normal and occurs at various times during the day.
D Record body weight daily, and report weight gains to a physician.
Correct Answer: Both A and B.
Question #4 Verified Q&A
Initial training sessions for a person with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease most likely would NOT include
A Use of dyspnea scales, RPE scales, and pursed-lip breathing instruction.
B Encouraging the client to achieve an intensity either at or above the anaerobic threshold.
C Intermittent bouts of activity on a variety of modalities (exercise followed by short rest).
D Continuous cycling activity at 70% of Vo2 max for 30 minutes.
Correct Answer: Continuous cycling activity at 70% of Vo2 max for 30 minutes.
Question #5 Verified Q&A
Symptoms of claudication include
A Acute, sharp pain in the foot on palpation at rest.
B Pitting ankle edema at a rating of 3 +
C Crepitus in the knee during cycling.
D Cramping, burning, and tightness in the calf muscle, usually triggered by activity and relieved with rest.
Correct Answer: Cramping, burning, and tightness in the calf muscle, usually triggered by activity and relieved with rest.

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