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ACSM-CEP Exam with complete
solutions latest version
What is the exercise participation health screening process based on? - CORRECT
ANSWER-- the individual's current level of physical activity
- the presence of signs or symptoms and/or known CV, metabolic, or renal disease
- desired exercise intensity
Goals of the ACSM participation health screening process is to identify individuals who:
- CORRECT ANSWER-- who should receive medical clearance before initiating an
exercise program or increasing the frequency, intensity, and/or volume of their current
program
- individuals with clinically significant disease(s) who may benefit from participating in a
medically supervised exercise program
- individuals with medical conditions that may require exclusion from exercise programs
until those conditions are better controlled
2 stage process of screening - CORRECT ANSWER-- need for medical clearance
before initiating or progressing exercise programming is determined using the updated
and revised ACSM screening algorithm--> in presence of health care professional
- if indicated during screening, medical clearance should be sought from the appropriate
health care provider
What does the screening algorithm do? - CORRECT ANSWER-classifies individuals
who do or do not currently participate in regular exercise
- GOAL: identify those unaccustomed to regular physical exertion b/c exercise may
place disproportionate demands on the CV system and increase risk of complications
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what is exercise participation? - CORRECT ANSWER-performing planned, structured
PA at least 30 min at moderate intensity on at least 3 days a week for at least the last 3
months
light intensity exercise - CORRECT ANSWER-30-39% HRR or VO2R
2-2.9 METS
RPE: 9-11
Mod intensity - CORRECT ANSWER-40-59% HRR or VO2R
3-5.9 METS
RPE 12-13
Vigorous intensity - CORRECT ANSWER->60% HRR or VO2R
RPE >14
> 6 METS
Risk stratifications for individuals with CVD: LOWEST RISK - CORRECT ANSWER--
functional capacity > 7 METS
Risk stratifications for individuals with CVD: MODERATE risk - CORRECT ANSWER--
presence of angina or other significant symptoms (unusual SOB, lightheadedness, or
dizziness occurring only at high levels of exercise (> 7 METS)
- mild to mod ischemia during exercise testing or ST segment depression < 2 mm from
baseline
- functional capacity <5 METS
- Rest ejection fraction 40-49%
Risk stratifications for individuals with CVD: HIGHEST risk - CORRECT ANSWER--
presence of complex ventricular dysrhythmias during exercise testing or recovery
- presence of angina or other significant symptoms (unusual SOB, light-headedness,
dizziness at low levels of exertion ( < 5 METS during recovery)
FITT-VP - CORRECT ANSWER-Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Volume
Progression
Frequency - CORRECT ANSWER-moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 5 days a week
OR
vigorous aerobic exercise done at least 3 days a week
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ACSM-CEP Exam with complete
solutions latest version
What is the exercise participation health screening process based on? - CORRECT
ANSWER-- the individual's current level of physical activity
- the presence of signs or symptoms and/or known CV, metabolic, or renal disease
- desired exercise intensity
Goals of the ACSM participation health screening process is to identify individuals who:
- CORRECT ANSWER-- who should receive medical clearance before initiating an
exercise program or increasing the frequency, intensity, and/or volume of their current
program
- individuals with clinically significant disease(s) who may benefit from participating in a
medically supervised exercise program
- individuals with medical conditions that may require exclusion from exercise programs
until those conditions are better controlled
2 stage process of screening - CORRECT ANSWER-- need for medical clearance
before initiating or progressing exercise programming is determined using the updated
and revised ACSM screening algorithm--> in presence of health care professional
- if indicated during screening, medical clearance should be sought from the appropriate
health care provider
What does the screening algorithm do? - CORRECT ANSWER-classifies individuals
who do or do not currently participate in regular exercise
- GOAL: identify those unaccustomed to regular physical exertion b/c exercise may
place disproportionate demands on the CV system and increase risk of complications
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what is exercise participation? - CORRECT ANSWER-performing planned, structured
PA at least 30 min at moderate intensity on at least 3 days a week for at least the last 3
months
light intensity exercise - CORRECT ANSWER-30-39% HRR or VO2R
2-2.9 METS
RPE: 9-11
Mod intensity - CORRECT ANSWER-40-59% HRR or VO2R
3-5.9 METS
RPE 12-13
Vigorous intensity - CORRECT ANSWER->60% HRR or VO2R
RPE >14
> 6 METS
Risk stratifications for individuals with CVD: LOWEST RISK - CORRECT ANSWER--
functional capacity > 7 METS
Risk stratifications for individuals with CVD: MODERATE risk - CORRECT ANSWER--
presence of angina or other significant symptoms (unusual SOB, lightheadedness, or
dizziness occurring only at high levels of exercise (> 7 METS)
- mild to mod ischemia during exercise testing or ST segment depression < 2 mm from
baseline
- functional capacity <5 METS
- Rest ejection fraction 40-49%
Risk stratifications for individuals with CVD: HIGHEST risk - CORRECT ANSWER--
presence of complex ventricular dysrhythmias during exercise testing or recovery
- presence of angina or other significant symptoms (unusual SOB, light-headedness,
dizziness at low levels of exertion ( < 5 METS during recovery)
FITT-VP - CORRECT ANSWER-Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Volume
Progression
Frequency - CORRECT ANSWER-moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 5 days a week
OR
vigorous aerobic exercise done at least 3 days a week
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