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ACSM 030-444 Exam - Topic 5 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACSM's 030-444 exam

Question #: 16
Topic #: 5

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Modifiable primary risk factors for CAD include

AHypertension, dyslipidemia, advancing age, and tobacco smoking.

BHomocysteine, lipoprotein( a), C-reactive protein, and t- P A.

CObesity, DM, tobacco smoking, and sedentary lifestyle.

DTobacco smoking, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and homocysteine.

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Suggested Answer: C

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Claudio

4 months ago

D is interesting, but I feel C covers more lifestyle aspects.

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Alise

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards A. Hypertension and smoking are classic risks.

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Beckie

5 months ago

A and D have some overlap, but C is spot on!

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Adelina

5 months ago

Wait, are homocysteine levels really modifiable?

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Weldon

5 months ago

Totally agree with C, sedentary lifestyle is a biggie!

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Luke

5 months ago

I thought advancing age was a risk factor too?

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Naomi

5 months ago

Definitely C! Obesity and DM are huge factors.

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Elin

6 months ago

C) Obesity, DM, tobacco smoking, and sedentary lifestyle.

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India

6 months ago

I'm just glad they didn't include "being a couch potato" as an option. That would've been too obvious.

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Kallie

6 months ago

D) Tobacco smoking, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and homocysteine.

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Kattie

6 months ago

Ah, the classic combo of unhealthy habits. Gotta love how they sneak those in there!

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Willis

6 months ago

C) Obesity, DM, tobacco smoking, and sedentary lifestyle.

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Chanel

6 months ago

I’m confused about homocysteine; I thought it was more of a marker than a risk factor. Does that mean D could be misleading?

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Iola

7 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like hypertension and dyslipidemia are always mentioned as key factors in CAD. Maybe A is correct?

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Marsha

7 months ago

I agree, C makes sense. Sedentary lifestyle is a big deal too.

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Lindsey

7 months ago

I think C is the best choice. Obesity and DM are huge factors.

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Louvenia

7 months ago

I practiced a similar question where tobacco smoking was highlighted as a major risk factor. I think it appears in multiple options here.

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Ronny

8 months ago

I remember studying that obesity and diabetes are definitely modifiable risk factors, so I think C might be the right choice.

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Belen

8 months ago

I'm a little unsure here. The wording of the question is tricky, and I'm not 100% clear on what counts as a "primary" risk factor. I'll have to review my notes and maybe ask the professor for clarification before deciding.

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Lindsey

8 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The question is specifically asking about modifiable primary risk factors, so the answer has to include things we can change, like lifestyle and health conditions. C looks like the best option to me.

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Georgene

8 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I know smoking, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure are big ones. I'm leaning towards D, but I want to double-check the definitions of "primary" and "modifiable" to be sure.

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Vi

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. I thought hypertension and dyslipidemia were also major modifiable risk factors, but I'm not sure if they're considered "primary" like the ones in C.

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Truman

9 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is C. Obesity, DM, tobacco smoking, and sedentary lifestyle seem like the key modifiable risk factors for CAD.

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Basilia

3 months ago

C is spot on for modifiable risks!

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Geoffrey

3 months ago

Sedentary lifestyle is a big one too!

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Marg

4 months ago

Obesity and smoking are huge issues.

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Nu

4 months ago

Definitely! Those factors are so common.

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Alethea

7 months ago

I agree, C makes the most sense!

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