ACE Personal Trainer - Chapter 7

Which of the following documents can be used to indicate the client acknowledges the benefits, risks, and dangers of the exercise program or testing?

Informed consent

Which of the following room temperature ranges is BEST when having clients perform assessments?

68 to 72° F (20 to 22° C)

Which of the following refers to a resting heart rate (RHR) that is less than 60 beats per minute?

Sinus bradycardia

Which of the following techniques would provide the MOST accurate true resting heart rate (RHR)?

Measure in the morning before rising from bed

A long-standing client has significantly increased their exercise frequency and intensity to break through a recent plateau. Over the past week, their Resting Heart Rate has averaged 78 beats per minute compared to their typical 70 beats per minute. Which of the following might BEST explain this increase?

Overtraining syndrome

Which of the following BEST categorizes a client's blood pressure measurement of 120/82 mmHg?

Stage 1 hypertension

What is the MOST appropriate action for an ACE Certified Personal Trainer to take when identifying a client's repeated abnormal blood pressure?

Recommend the client visit his or her physician prior to returning to training

Which of the following is the proper technique when taking hip circumference measurements?

With the client standing erect and the feet together, a horizontal measure is taken at the maximal circumference of the buttocks

What is the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) for a client whose waist measures 29 inches (74 cm) and hip circumference measures 38 inches (97 cm)?

0.76

Which of the following assessments may incorrectly categorize extremely muscular individuals?

Body mass index

Which of the following waist circumference ranges would be considered high risk for men?

39.0-46.8 in (100-120 cm)

Which of the following assessments would be INAPPROPRIATE for a client wanting body composition results?

Body mass index

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate assessment sequencing for the general client?

Static posture=balance=core function

When conducting duplicate anthropometric assessments, how long should an ACE Certified Personal Trainer wait between measurements?

20 to 30 seconds

Which of the following associated health risks is found for every 1-inch (2.5-cm) increase in a man's waist circumference?

Triglycerides increase by 18%

Which of the following BEST describes the proper way to take a midthigh circumference measurement?

With the client standing with one foot on a bench so the knee is flexed at 90 degrees, a measure is taken midway between the inguinal crease and the proximal border of the patella, perpendicular to the tibia

Which of the following is a good reason to reduce or taper the intensity or total volume of a client's exercise?

Elevation of resting heart rate (RHR) >5 beats per minute over a period of days

A client expresses concern that although her clothes are feeling looser, she is not seeing any weight loss reflected on the scale. Which response would be MOST appropriate?

"That's great to hear your clothes are fitting looser. This means your body composition is changing. A traditional scale only measures total body weight and does not distinguish between lean and fat weight."

A body mass index of 25 kg/m2 or greater increases a person's risk for which of the following?

Type 2 diabetes

An ACE Certified Personal Trainer identifies an irregularity in a client's pulse rhythm. Which of the following next actions would be MOST appropriate?

Stop the training and recommend the client contact his or her physician

Which of the following provides the MOST accurate blood pressure measurement?

Blood pressure cuff with a stethoscope

Which of the following is necessary for hormone production, cushioning of vital organs, and maintenance of certain body functions?

Essential body fat

According to industry standards, which of the following locations provides the MOST waist circumference measurement consistency?

Above the umbilicus and below the xiphoid process

What is the approximate body mass index of a client with the following information? Height: 5 feet 5 inches (13.97 cm) and Weight: 135 pounds (61.24 kg)

23 kg/m^2

Which of the following indicates the average resting heart rate in males?

60 to 70 beats per minute