ACSM 030-444 Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

Exam Code/Number: 030-444
Exam Name/Title: ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Certification Provider: ACSM
Corresponding Certification: ACSM-CEP

Exam Questions: 162
Updated On: Aug 28, 2026

Question #1

Special precautions for clients with hypertension include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Avoiding activities that involve the Valsalva maneuver.

B. Avoiding muscle strengthening exercises that involve low resistance.

C. Monitoring a client who is taking diuretics for arrhythmias.

D. Avoiding exercise if resting systolic BP is greater than 200 mm Hg or diastolic BP is greater than 115 mm Hg.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #2

Which of the following is an example of participant interaction as part of the supportive role of a manager?

A. Having members teach classes.

B. Conducting surveys, and responding to client needs.

C. Offering a shoulder on which to cry.

D. Encouraging members to "let go" in exercise classes.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #3

Examine the six extremity leads shown in the figure below. What is the appropriate mean QRS axis?

A. 120°.

(From Goldberger AL: Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach, 6th ed. St Louis, Mosby, 1999, p 55.)

B. -30°.

C. 60°.

D. 90°.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #4

In the ECG strip shown below, what disorder is indicated?

A. Transmural ischemia.

B. Posterior MI

(From Goldberger AL: Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach, 6th ed. St.
Louis, Mosby, 1999,p91.)

C. Subendocardial ischemia.

D. Acute inferior MI.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #5

What is the relative Yo2 of walking on a treadmill at 3.5 mph and a 10% grade?

A. 29.76 mL . kg-1 . min-1

B. 181.72 mL . kg-1 . min-1

C. 27.96 mL . kg-1 . min-1

D. 18.17 mL. kg-1 . min-1

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #6

Women are likely to be deficient in both calcium and iron, because

A. They tend to consume less overall energy than men.

B. All of the above.

C. They tend to consume less dairy products.

D. They tend to consume less protein from meat sources.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #7

Which of the following elements is NOT part of an emergency plan for a clinical exercise program?

A. Emergency drills carried out on a regular basis and documented.

B. Annual practice sessions involving all staff.

C. Scenarios developed to increase the applicability of the emergency plan practice sessions.

D. Emergency plan that constantly refers to national established guidelines (e.g., ACLS) without addressing unique features of the program.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #8

A comprehensive clinical exercise rehabilitation program

A. Is based on historical features of program administration.

B. Adapts to trends in program services.

C. Is the same for the entire client population served.

D. Is limited in scope and practice.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #9

What is the relative Y02 of walking on a treadmill at 3.5 mph and a 0% grade?

A. 12.88 mL . kg-1l . min-1

B. 18.76 mL . kg-1 . min-1

C. 22.26 mL . kg-1 . min-1

D. 9.38 mL. kg-1 . min-1

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #10

Which of the following statements regarding warm-up is FALSE?

A. Peripheral vasoconstriction occurs as a result of warm-up.

B. Peripheral vasodilation occurs as a result of warm-up.

C. Between 5 and 10 minutes should be allotted for a warm-up period.

D. Muscle blood flow is increased as a result of warm-up.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #11

A comprehensive patient care plan is necessary for effective program management, because it

A. Provides a "road map" for interventions.

B. Is a requirement for insurance reimbursement.

C. Provides raw data for analysis in CQI or outcomes assessment.

D. Is required by federal law.

Discussion 0

Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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