During a client's preparticipation health screening, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer learns that the
client has some existing medical conditions. Who is MOST appropriate to provide approval before
beginning an exercise program?
a. The client
b. The client's healthcare professional
c. The personal trainer
d. The fitness facility manager - correct answer ✔✔b. The client's healthcare professional
In which section of a SOAP note would it be MOST appropriate to document a client's reporting of his or
her own fitness levels as well as your notes regarding how the client feels about the exercise program?
a. Objective
b. Assessment
c. Plan
d. Subjective - correct answer ✔✔d. Subjective
Which of the following is the underlying cause of cerebral and peripheral vascular diseases?
a. Atherosclerosis
b. Angina
c. Claudication
d. Dyslipidemia - correct answer ✔✔a. Atherosclerosis
A new client with low-risk coronary artery disease wants to start a muscular-training program with an
ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Which of the following is the BEST initial program design?
a. Using free weights (40-60% of 1-RM), complete one set of exercises for all major muscle groups
b. Using selectorized machines (40-60% of 1-RM), complete 2-3 sets of exercises for all major muscle
groups
c. Using free weights (65-80% of 1-RM), complete one set of exercises for all major muscle groups
, d. Using selectorized machines - correct answer ✔✔a. Using free weights (40-60% of 1-RM), complete
one set of exercises for all major muscle groups
An ACE Certified Personal Trainer is working with a client with coronary artery disease who has been
cleared for exercise, and who has not completed a submaximal exercise test. Which of the following is
the MOST appropriate rating of perceived exertion (RPE) range (6-20 scale) to target when working with
this client?
a. 12-16 RPE
b. 6-7 RPE
c. 8-10 RPE
d. 17-18 RPE - correct answer ✔✔a. 12-16 RPE
Disease
6. When working with a client with coronary artery disease, when should an ACE Certified Personal
Trainer delay or terminate the session?
a. If the client reports an RPE above 13
b. If the client shows signs of lightheadedness
c. If the client shows signs of sweating
d. If the client reports he or she is breathing more heavily
Reference: Chapter 13: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disorders; - correct answer ✔✔b. If the
client shows signs of lightheadedness
According to the 2017 American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines, which
of the following blood pressure readings would be categorized as stage 2 hypertension?
a. 140/82 mmHg
b. 132/82 mmHg
c. 128/84 mmHg
d. 138/88 mmHg - correct answer ✔✔a. 140/82 mmHg
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate exercise duration and frequency for a client with
hypertension?
a. 30 minutes of regular exercise 5-7 days/week
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