EMT Practice Test

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Question1: Which would be the BEST resource for recommendations regarding daily intake of vitamins and minerals?

Question2: A client has been exercising three days per week for the past two months. On an exercise history form, the
client indicates having embarked on fitness programs, but seems to have difficulty sticking with them for
longer than three to six months. What would the BEST intervention be based on the clients stage of change?

Question3: Which is the BEST pre-exercise interview question to ask a new client?

Question4: During the initial interview, which of the following strategies is MOST effective in building a strong
relationship with a new client?

Question5: What personality type Is MOST likely to be more successful with program adherence when incentives and
rewards are offered?

Question6: When assessing your client's hip flexion using a passive supine straight leg raise, you discover there is less
than 80' of motion on both right and left sides. This MOST likely indicates tightness in which muscles?

Question7: When improvement in health is the PRIMARY concern, the Surgeon General's Report recommends
exercising:

Question8: A client is being treated by a physician for high blood pressure with a diuretic. You should be aware that when
exercising, the client may exhibit:

Question9: Which teaching sequence is the BEST way to teach a client a new multi-joint, strength-training exercise (e.g.
overhead press)?

Question10: To safely perform the squat exercise using a moderately loaded barbell (50% of body weight) and minimize
the risk of injury, which functional action is recommended prior to Initiating the lift?

Question11: Your client has been diagnosed with high blood pressure and is taking a calcium channel blocker. An
appropriate modification to her training program is to:

Question12: Which is the MOST effective systematic method of teaching a skill?

Question13: While supervising a client's strength training exercises, the ACE certified Personal Trainer notices that the
client's posture shows mild kyphosis. Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?

Question14: Your client has experienced several lapses in his training regimen. How would you proceed?

Question15: Your new client tells you he has been doing a stability ball workout at home two to three days per week. While
seated on the ball, which exercise below would provide the GREATEST challenge to balance?

Question16: Which gland secretes hormones that increase oxygen uptake, increase heat production, and affect many
metabolic functions'?

Question17: A client had been doing well with the program goals until a recent vacation when the client gained 4 lbs (1.8
kg) in a 10-day period. What should the client's personal trainer do?

Question18: Which is a valid reason that an ACE certified Personal Trainer would choose to use the talk test to assess a
client's perceived effort during treadmill walking during the first few client sessions?

Question19: During a submaximal graded exercise test on a treadmill, an ACE certified Personal Trainer measures a 15
mmHg decrease in a client's systolic blood pressure when the workload is increased. What should the trainer
do?

Question20: Which of the following would be outside the ACE certified Personal Trainer scope of practice''

Question21: A client has been exercising for years at the fitness center and would like to begin weight lifting but cannot
afford personal training right now. The client asks one of the centers ACE certified Personal Trainers for
advice. Which response below would be MOST suitable for the client?

Question22: During a new client assessment, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the client takes a common beta
blocker. Which side effect of this type of medication should the trainer be aware of?

Question23: Which of the following has the GREATEST effect on water loss during physical activity?

Question24: You are approached by an athlete who asks you to review his sports conditioning program. He appears to have
difficulty maintaining good form and body alignment during deceleration phases of movement. Which of the
following training modalities might you suggest as a program modification to help correct this problem?

Question25: A female client comes to you to improve her upper body strength. She is a new grandmother and would like to
be able to carry the baby. The exercises you choose for her program should be based on the application of
which of the following?

Question26: During a recent interview, a 64-year-old client said he had some negative experiences with previous personal
trainers. The client indicated being critical of some of the information past trainers had shared because they
were all much younger than the client. Which of the following would be the BEST strategy for the ACE
certified Personal Trainer to use in order to gain respect and trust from this client?

Question27: Your client, who is a golfer, is throwing a weighted ball against a wall. The client is facing away from the wall
so that he must rotate his trunk in order to toss the ball. This activity BEST represents the __________
principle.

Question28: Which of the following is the BEST example of a process-oriented SMART goal for a client who is new to
exercise?

Question29: Which of the following are the MOST recommended guidelines for fluid intake prior, during, and after
exercise?

Question30: Which movement screen would provide the information about a new client who is an avid golfer and
is considering the movements associated with the sport?

Question31: You discover during your initial assessment that a new client's skill level in every exercise is high with no
corrections needed. She has exercised with a personal trainer for more than three years. At which level of
learning is the client?

Question32: Which of the following is contraindicated for the strength training of an individual with osteoporosis?

Question33: Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered normal?

Question34: Which of the following changes are typical responses to aerobic training?

Question35: Which of the following positions is correct when taking a client's blood pressure?

Question36: Which verbal response would encourage a client to continue talking and allow for more exploration?

Question37: Which of the following methods is MOST effective for monitoring moderate intensity cardiorespiratory
exercise?

Question38: According to the transtheoretlcal model of behavioral change, during which stage is it MOST appropriate for
the ACE certified Personal Trainer to discuss the chance for relapse?

Question39: Following four weeks of free-weight instruction and demonstrations, a client is not improving and frequently
makes the same mistakes even after repeated corrections. The ACE certified Personal Trainer is currently
using verbal cues to instruct him through the exercise. Which of the following teaching methods would be
MOST effective to help the client gain a better understanding of what the trainer wants him to do?

Question40: During a training session, a client suddenly feels pain radiating down the left shoulder and arm, up the neck,
and around the back, accompanied by excessive sweating and difficulty in breathing. Which of the following
precautions should the ACE certified Personal Trainer take?

Question41: In the first three months of training with a client, a personal trainer has tried a variety of teaching methods.
The client loves to read educational materials and will say. "This motion feels right." Which learning styles is
the client expressing a preference for?

Question42: Your 35-year-old female client Is In the first trimester of her pregnancy and has been given clearance to
exercise by her doctor. She enjoys running but is unsure of the intensity at which she should work and how she
should measure it. Which of the following is the BEST .recommendation?

Question43: What is the range of essential body fat in men?

Question44: In the initial conversation with a new client, a personal trainer finds out that the client has hired the trainer
because the client's spouse thinks it will help the client stick to an exercise program. The trainer learns that the
client has been unsuccessful in previous attempts to exercise regularly, and the client expresses uncertainty
that the outcome will be different this time. Which statement would be the MOST appropriate for the personal
trainer to make at this time?

Question45: The informed consent form should include which of the following?

Question46: Which of the following is an example of an adaptation to strength training?

Question47: What represents a level of intensity where lactic acid begins to accumulate within the blood'?

Question48: During a training session with a new client, a 21-year-old male ACE certified Personal Trainer notices that the
client, a 43-year-old female, appears to be stepping back from him. The trainer should respond by doing which
of the following?

Question49: If a client on beta-blockers has been cleared to participate in an exercise program, what effect will the drug
have on his or her heart rate and blood pressure during exercise?

Question50: A client is doing some dry land training with core exercises for an upcoming swim meet by working on back
extension movements with arms overhead. The client is greatly fatiguing and breaking form but wants to
continue. The personal trainer modifies the exercise by having the client lower arms to the side and continue
the exercise. What is being applied in this modification?

Question51: While evaluating a client's health-history questionnaire, an ACE certified Personal Trainer learns that the
client had Knee surgery six month| ago. The client engaged in two weeks of physical therapy immediately
after the procedure but has maintained a sedentary lifestyle since that time. The client reports that the knee
now feels weak and unstable. Which of the following is likely to have happened to the muscle tissue
around the knee?

Question52: During your initial assessment, your client informs you that she has been unsuccessful on multiple diet and
exercise programs. She indicates that she cannot maintain consistency due to her hectic schedule, family
commitments, and work stress. Despite her situation, she wants you to design a program in which she can
succeed. Based on this information, what stage of change would this client be in?

Question53: Regarding muscle performance, which of the following is exhibited by this client?

Question54: A healthy 40-year-old male client would like you to be his personal trainer. You express that you require
specific personal data to ensure that he can safely pursue fitness activity. Which of the following would be
recommended as a MINIMAL prerequisite?

Question55: Which of the following is recommended for replacing footwear?

Question56: Which of the following is the MOST credible source for the latest in health and fitness research?

Question57: Based on the three-site Jackson and Pollock protocol for estimating body fat in women, which of the following
skin fold site locations is CORRECT?

Question58: After completing a facility accident report following an incident with a client, the personal trainer should do
which of the following?

Question59: An ACE certified Personal Trainer is working with a client who is deconditioned with poor flexibility and
muscle imbalances while performing tasks of stability and mobility. Which preparatory sequence would be
BEST for the client?

Question60: Which would De the proper progression when working with an individual trying to improve static balance?

Question61: Your new client complains of muscle soreness after two weeks of training. What would be an effective
strategy to address this discomfort?

Question62: Which of the following indicates the need to terminate a submaximal exercise test for cardiorespiratory
endurance?

Question63: To help a client struggling to adhere to his weight loss program, what would be the MOST effective strategy?

Question64: When leaching the squat exercise, which of the following techniques is considered MOST appropriate?

Question65: Which of the following would be outside the ACE-certified Personal Trainer scope of practice?

Question66: Before organizing an outdoor conditioning class in a local park, wtiat is one of the FIRST steps that ACE
certified Personal Trainers should take in order to protect themselves and their clients?

Question67: During a supine hip flexion test, a client raises their right knee towards their chest while keeping their left leg
straight on the ground. When the client's right hip reaches about 90 degrees of flexion, their left leg lifts off the
ground. The MOST likely cause of this is tightness in which of the following areas?

Question68: A personal trainer has begun working at a new fitness facility where the personal training manager strongly
encourages selling nutritional supplements in combination with personal training sessions. What is an
appropriate position for the ACE personal trainer?

Question69: 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?

Question70: Which abnormal postural deviation is observed during the client's push-up?

Question71: Which of the following would be considered a possible internal barrier to exercise adherence?

Question72: Which of the following is closest to the MAXIMUM recommendation for safe weight loss?

Question73: What enables a client to successfully deal with high-risk situations that may reduce adherence?

Question74: You have just explained and demonstrated to your client how to perform a lat pull down exercise correctly.
She tries the exercise with your spotting assistance and feedback. After she completes a set she asks you to
perform the exercise again. Based on this experience, how would you characterize the client's learning
preference?

Question75: A 64-year-old client tells the ACE certified Personal Trainer that they have been diagnosed with osteoporosis
by their physician. What is the BEST exercise to emphasize for the client?

Question76: An acceptable professional publication to use as a personal training resource is:

Question77: Which of the following is a characteristic of Type 1 muscle fibers?

Question78: A client does interval training with an ACE certified Personal Trainer twice each week to improve overall
running performance After 12 weeks of training, the client has been able to run the same distance in less time
and has a lower exercise heart rate during interval training. What explains this conditioning response?

Question79: A client has just completed the third week of a program designed to Increase aerobic efficiency. The total
accumulated duration of cardio respiratory exercise for the week was 180 minutes. What is the maximum
recommended duration of total exercise for week four of this client's program?

Question80: Which of the following strategies should the personal trainer use to help prevent knee pain in a client who has
excessive hip adduction during a squat?

Question81: The use of diuretics PRIMARILY results in:

Question82: Which communication technique would be MOST effective during an initial interview with-a novice client
who is unsure about beginning an exercise program?

Question83: How does this assessment help an ACE certified Personal Trainer address a client's issue with gait and
balance?

Question84: When training a client in a home gym, it is necessary for the personal trainer to do which of the following?

Question85: In an effort to increase the probability of compliance with a training schedule, a personal trainer should use
which of the following techniques?

Question86: How often should an individual consume fluids during exercise lasting more than 60 minutes in a hot and
humid environment?

Question87: When the body is in the anatomical position, flexion and extension occur in which of the following planes?

Question88: A client has been diagnosed as having an impingement syndrome of the right shoulder. Initially, this client
should avoid performing which of the following exercises?

Question89: A client has missed three consecutive sessions because of scheduling conflicts One of the client's goals is to
lose 15 lb (6.8 kg) before a high school reunion The reunion is in 10 weeks, and the client had lost 3 lb (1 4
kg) prior to the missed sessions. Which of the following statements by the ACE certified Personal Trainer
would be MOST appropriate at the next session?

Question90: Which of the following is a criterion for terminating a submaximal-graded exercise test?

Question91: 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?

Question92: Which safety concern should be addressed with this client?

Question93: When is positive reinforcement MOST effective?

Question94: Which of the following is TRUE regarding the scope of practice of personal trainers who have gained
extensive knowledge about the effects and contraindications of supplements through reading and continuing
education?

Question95: What is the recommended spotting position for a squat?

Question96: What is the MOST potentially damaging effect of exercising in a humid area known to have high levels of
airborne pollutants?

Question97: At the end of a 35-year-old client's warm-up on the indoor track, the client trips and falls. Embarrassed, the
client gets up abruptly, shakes their ankle a few times, and reports being okay. The client is limping but wants
to continue the workout. What should the personal trainer do NEXT?