Safety, Legal and Business Issues Quiz #1

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Test Prep for ACSM Safety, Legal and Business Issues Quiz #1


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Created Nov 3, 2010
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1	1. Pulling a muscle is an example of a(n):□ chronic injury□ improper warm up□ acute injury□...	1. Acute injury – Chronic injuries are recurring injuries over a period of time so pulling...
2	2. Which of the following occurs during prolonged submaximal exercise?□ excess glycogen production□...	2. Muscle fatigue – Prolonged submaximal exercise can lead to a depletion of glycogen and...
3	3. Your client experiences painful, brief muscle cramps that occur during exercise or work...	3. Heat cramps – While muscle cramps can be a symptom of heat exhaustion, if no other symptoms...
4	4. Your client is sweating profusely and complaining of headache, weakness, thirst and nausea....	4. Heat exhaustion – Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness,...
5	5. Your client is confused, complaining of dry mouth and dizziness. He/she most likely is experiencing:□...	5. Dehydration – Lack of fluids can cause confusion while dry mouth and dizziness are other...
6	6. What is the best form to use to ensure that your client has an appreciation and understanding...	6. Informed consent – The informed consent form should specifically lay out the implications...
7	7. All personal trainers should have what type of insurance?□ business□ liability□ professional...	7. Liability – Liability insurance offers financial protection against legal action that...
8	8. True or False? A personal trainer can be negligent for not keeping waivers and informed...	8. False – It is not considered negligent to not keep these forms on file because it does...
9	9. A description of any risks associated with personal training should be included on which...	9. Informed consent – The informed consent form is designed to provide the client with specific...
10	10. What is the simplest form of business ownership? partnership corporation ...	10. Sole proprietorship – Since you alone own the business, it is the simplest form of business...
11	11. Which of the following is one of the disadvantages of sole proprietorship?□ higher tax...	11. Unlimited liability – Because you alone own the business, you are solely and completely...
12	12. True or false? Jumper's knee is caused by playing on hard surfaces.	12. True – The negative effects of the impact with a hard surface on the knee joint are what...
13	13. Which of the following statements applies to a client with an exertion level of 10 on the...	13. Barely moving – The question refers to the ORIGINAL Borg scale, but the Borg scale has...
14	14. What method should you use when spotting a barbell bench press?□ supinated grip□ pronated...	14. Alternating grip – This method is safest and will allow you to best assist the client...
15	15. True or False? The negative effects of dehydration first appear at 5% dehydration levels.	15. False – Negative effects can appear as soon as 2% dehydration.
16	16. Where should you position yourself while your client is doing a dumbbell overhead press?□...	16. Behind the client – This will put you in the best position to assist the client if needed.
17	17. Where should you position yourself while your client is doing a dumbbell bicep curl?□...	17. In front of the client – This position will best allow you to monitor the client and...
18	18. If your client loses consciousness while training in high temperatures, he/she most likely...	18. Heat syncope – Syncope is the medical term for fainting, which is what happened to the...
19	19. Tearing of muscle tissue is known as a:□ strain□ kink□ knot□ sprain	19. Strain
20	20. Overstretching a ligament is known as a:□ strain□ kink□ knot□ sprain	20. Sprain
21	21. Stretching the gastrocnemius can help prevent which of the following conditions?□ shin...	21. Shin splints
22	22. Wearing shock-absorbing shoes can help prevent which condition?□ shin splints□ tennis...	22. Stress fractures – Stress fractures occur because of the stress, usually caused by impact,...
23	23. True or False? You should always spot your client, even when using machine weights.	23. False – Machine weights don't require spotting if the exercises are performed properly.
24	24. True or False? You should always have your hand on the bar when spotting.	24. False
25	25. According to the principle of overload, a normal amount of exercise will_______ fitness...	25. Maintain – You must continually increase the load to increase fitness level.
26	26. What is the best method for reducing swelling after an injury?□ ice□ heat□ anticoagulants□...	26. Ice – Swelling occurs because of a rush of blood to the injured area. Applying ice to...
27	27. A meniscus tear can be caused by:□ stretching the hamstrings□ twisting the knee□...	27. Twisting the knee