NASM CPT FINAL Exam Questions with Correct Answers

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NASM CPT FINAL Exam Questions with Correct Answers Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane? -Answer- Gluteus medius Approximately what percentage of Americans aged 20... years and older are obese? -Answer- 0.4 How many calories are in 1 gram of protein? -Answer- 4 calories per gram During what phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is stored elastic energy converted to explosive force production? -Answer- Amortization Active and dynamic stretching utilize which physiological action? -Answer- Reciprocal inhibition What type of client is ideally suited for stage 2 training around VT1? -Answer- Fitness enthusiasts regularly engaging in physical activity or those seeking further improvements in cardiovascular endurance or weight loss What are the five kinetic chain checkpoints? -Answer- Feet and ankles, knees, LPHC, shoulders, and head and neck The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires light weights and high repetitions when performing leg-related exercises. What is this an example of? -Answer- Mechanical specificity What is cardiac output? -Answer- The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute What are the recommended training variables for self-myofascial rolling? -Answer- 1 to 3 sets, hold each tender area for 30 seconds What are the steps in the cumulative injury cycle? -Answer- Tissue trauma, inflammation, muscle spasm, adhesions, altered neuromuscular control, and muscle imbalance Which term best describes observable movement of the limbs? -Answer- Osteokinematics Which of the following is an example of an exercise that targets the local muscles of the core? -Answer- Side plank Which of the following is considered a superficial muscle of the core? -Answer- Erector spinae Where in the heart is the sinoatrial node located? -Answer- Right atrium Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood and pumps it to the body? -Answer- Left ventricle Which of the following vitamins or groups of vitamins plays a key role in energy metabolism? -Answer- B vitamins According to current research, what is the optimal range of daily protein intake to maximize muscle protein synthesis? -Answer- 1.6 to 2.2 g/kg of body weight Which of the following statements is the most accurate when discussing strength-training machines? -Answer- Not all strength-training machines are designed to fit all body types and thus can limit the effectiveness of the intended exercise. What is a joint disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissue, causing an inflammatory response? -Answer- Rheumatoid arthritis What is defined as the distance covered in one stride? -Answer- Stride length What is an example of an individual in the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome? -Answer- The person has suffered an ACL sprain Which of the following protein structures is important for muscular contractions by providing a binding site? -Answer- Troponin When properly activated, which muscle of the core creates tension in the thoracolumbar fascia? -Answer- Transverse abdominis A Certified Personal Trainer has been listening to a client's goals. After the client is done speaking, the trainer restates the goals back to the client. What best describes the approach the trainer is using? -Answer- Reflective listening [Show More]

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