Discuss ACSM 030-444 Exam Topic 3 Question 22

Relative contraindications for exercise testing are conditions for which

AA physician should be present during the testing procedures.

BExercise testing should not be performed until the condition improves.

CExercise testing will not provide accurate assessment of health-related fitness.

DProfessional judgment about the risks and benefits of testing should determine whether to conduct an assessment.

Suggested Answer: D

15 comments · newest first

Roxane 2 months ago

I feel like A is too cautious. A physician should always be there anyway.

Myong 2 months ago

C could be misleading. Some tests can still provide insights.

Lashaun 2 months ago

True, but if the condition is serious, testing might not help at all.

Alfreda 3 months ago

But D is also valid. Professional judgment is key.

Shelba 3 months ago

I agree, B makes sense. Safety first!

Bernardine 3 months ago

I think B is the best answer. Conditions need to improve first.

Louvenia 3 months ago

I thought all conditions could be tested, surprised by this!

Bernadine 3 months ago

Wait, are we really saying C? That sounds off.

Virgilio 4 months ago

A seems a bit extreme, but I get it.

Alica 5 months ago

I think D makes the most sense, it's all about judgment.

Aaron 5 months ago

Definitely B, gotta wait for improvement!

Antonio 6 months ago

I think option D sounds right because it emphasizes professional judgment, but I’m a bit confused about the other options too.

Brice 6 months ago

I feel like this is similar to a practice question we did where we discussed the risks and benefits of testing. Maybe that's the key here?

Muriel 6 months ago

I remember something about needing to wait until a condition improves before testing, but I can't recall if that's the main point here.

Tracie 6 months ago

I think relative contraindications mean that we should be cautious, but I'm not sure if that means a physician has to be present.

ACSM 030-444 Exam - Topic 3 Question 22 Discussion