Free ACSM 020-222 Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: 020-222
Exam Name/Title: ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Exam
Certification Provider: ACSM
Corresponding Certification: ACSM-EP

Exam Questions: 77
Updated On: Jun 24, 2026

Question #17

The clinical exercise physiologist shares a responsibility to

A. Develop a plan to reduce the physical demands of exercise testing.

B. Implement measures to stop disease.

C. Make patients look healthy.

D. Implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of medical emergencies.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question #18

Emergency procedures and safety include which of the following?

A. Injury prevention.

B. Basic principles for exercise training.

C. Emergency consequences.

D. Metabolic injuries.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #19

What U.S. legislation is critical for operators of fitness facilities to understand and adhere to regarding safety?

A. The Civil Rights Act of 1966.

B. The Health Portability Act of 1996.

C. The Americans with Disabilities Act.

D. The Americans with Handicaps Act.

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #20

What is OSHA?

A. A federal agency that sets standards for staff and patient safety.

B. A state agency that inspects emergency protocols within medical facilities.

C. An agency that certifies a managed care organization.

D. A state agency that licenses medical facilities.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

Question #21

What is the most appropriate action in assisting a person suffering from a seizure?

A. Place a wedge in the person's mouth so that he or she does not swallow the tongue.

B. Ignore the person, and allow the seizure to pass.

C. Do not touch the person, but be sure that he or she is in a safe area.

D. Hold the person down so that he or she does not hurt himself or herself.

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

Question #22

What action should you take for a 55-year-old client who has three risk factors for heart disease and complains of fatigue on exertion?

A. Start the client exercising slowly, and test after 6 weeks.

B. Conduct a submaximal stress test without the presence of a physician.

C. Use a questionnaire to evaluate activity, and do not conduct a test.

D. Conduct a maximal diagnostic stress test in the presence of a physician.

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

Question #23

In preventing injuries, hydration is very important, because

A. It helps to prevent blood pooling during the cool-down.

B. It helps to regulate body temperature and electrolyte balance. s

C. It helps to regulate carbohydrate utilization during cardiovascular exercise.

D. It controls breathing and the Valsalva maneuver.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

Question #24

Two individuals have the same body weight, gender, ethnic background, and skinfold measurement results.
One is 25 years old; the other is 45 years. Given this scenmio, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The 45-year-old individual is fatter.

B. They both have the same percentage of body fat.

C. Who is fatter cannot be determined from the information given.

D. The 25-year-old individual is fatter.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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