ACSM 010-111 Exam - Topic 3 Question 88 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACSM's 010-111 exam

Question #: 88
Topic #: 3

Immediately following a chest and shoulder workout a 55-year-old male executive complains of a ''dull ache'' in the left side of the chest that is aggravated by respiration. What would you consider is the source of the pain?

ACardiac

BMuscular

CRespiratory

DSoreness

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by Elenora at Mar 06, 2026, 06:59 PM

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Alayna

15 days ago

Definitely soreness, he just worked out hard!

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Luz

20 days ago

I think it's more likely cardiac, given his age.

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Carman

25 days ago

Sounds like it could be muscular from the workout.

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Ciara

1 month ago

Respiratory issues could be a factor, but I'm leaning towards muscular.

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Graham

1 month ago

Really? A dull ache in the chest after a workout? That sounds serious!

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Elizabeth

1 month ago

I think it's just soreness, nothing to worry about.

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Kimi

2 months ago

Definitely a possibility, but gotta consider cardiac issues too.

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Stevie

2 months ago

Sounds like it could be muscular from the workout.

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Werner

2 months ago

I think soreness is a possibility too, but the fact that it’s aggravated by breathing makes me lean towards something more serious.

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Reena

2 months ago

I’m a bit uncertain, but I feel like respiratory issues usually present differently. Could it really be that?

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Laquita

2 months ago

This sounds similar to a practice question we did about muscle strain. I think it could be muscular since he just worked out.

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Katlyn

2 months ago

I remember studying that chest pain can often be cardiac-related, especially in older adults, but I'm not sure if the dull ache after a workout fits that.

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