ACE-PERSONAL-TRAINER Online Practice Questions and Answers

A 20-year-old client Is getting married in two months The client would like to lose 30 lb (13 6 kg) before the wedding day and would like a daily nutrition plan to follow. The client wants this diet plan to provide enough energy to allow the client to exercise at a higher intensity and lose weight at the same time. What should be the ACE certified Personal Trainer's NEXT step?

A. Refer the client to a registered dietitian.

B. Provide the client with documents outlining the U S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines so that the client can assemble a dietary plan.

C. Refer the client to another trainer who has a nutrition certification.

D. Create a daily nutritional plan, taking into account the client's weight, metabolism, and activity level.

A client wishes to improve their fitness in preparation for the upcoming soccer season During the past season, the client developed a mild case of patellofemoral syndrome that was corrected through physical therapy. To help the client prepare for the upcoming season and to decrease their risk of patellofemoral issues, which of the following would be MOST important to include in a training program?

A. Eccentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve deceleration

B. Eccentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve deceleration

C. Concentric exercises for the hamstrings to improve acceleration

D. Concentric exercises for the quadriceps to improve acceleration

Which of the following is an IMMEDIATE benefit that could encourage a new client to adhere to an exercise program?

A. Decreased body fat

B. Increased muscle mass

C. Cardiovascular risk reduction

D. Stress reduction

Which of the following descriptions represents an individual being at VT1?

A. Easily being able to carry on a conversation

B. No longer being able to speak comfortably

C. Beginning blood lactate accumulation

D. Using only carbohydrates as fuel

An acceptable professional publication to use as a personal training resource is:

A. Muscle and Fitness.

B. Shape magazine.

C. Berkeley Wellness Newsletter.

D. Journal of the American Medical Association.

The use of diuretics PRIMARILY results in:

A. Decreased blood pressure.

B. Decreased heart rate.

C. Increased heart rate.

D. Increased blood pressure.

A person is considered to have systolic hypertension if he or she:

A. Has a resting systolic pressure greater than 160 mm Hg.

B. Often experiences dizziness after standing quickly from a supine position.

C. Experiences headaches during high intensity exercise.

D. Has systolic pressure greater than 110 mm Hg at any time.

A long-time client has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The client has attended a diabetes self-management course and has been cleared by a physician to exercise. The client tests glucose levels before and after each workout. The personal trainer should encourage the client to do which of the following?

A. Inject insulin into the muscle the client anticipates working as this will speed the reaction of glucose absorption into cells.

B. Limit fluid intake before, during, and after the workout to prevent hyponatremia;

C. Avoid exercise if blood glucose levels are less than 300 mg/dL and ketosis is present before exercise.

D. Exercise at the same time every day and ingest additional carbohydrates if glucose levels are less than 100 mg/dL.

A new client who stands 5'5" (165 cm) tall and weighs 325 lbs (147 kg) Is interested In losing weight and would like a full physiological assessment including body composition assessment. Which body composition and body size assessments will be the MOST accurate and appropriate for this client?

A. Skinfold measurements, girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio

B. Near-infrared interactance (NIR), girth measurements, and body mass index

C. Whole-body air displacement plethysmography (ADP), girth measurements, and waist-to-hip ratio

D. Biolectric impedance analysis (BIA), girth measurements, and body mass index

When training a client in a home gym, it is necessary for the personal trainer to do which of the following?

A. Carry equipment repair tools to do on the spot repairs as needed.

B. Avoid using any of the client's personal equipment.

C. Phone equipment manufacturer(s) as repairs are needed.

D. Inspect all home equipment prior to each session.