NASM CPT Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated and Graded A

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NASM CPT Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated and Graded A When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? Correct Answer-upon waking in the morning Name two comm... on tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. Correct Answer-YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? Correct Answer-Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body composition, movement assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability? Correct Answer-Objective information What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? Correct Answer-35.0-39.99 What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically accelerating plantar flexion? Correct Answer-Gastrocnemius and soleus Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension and external rotation. Correct Answer-Gluteus maximus What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their occupation, lifestyle, and medical background Correct Answer-Subjective information During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the feet turn out? Correct Answer-Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head) During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the knees move inward? Correct Answer-Adductor complex, biceps femoris (short head), tensor fascia latae, vastus lateralis During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when there is an excessive forward lean? Correct Answer-Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure Correct Answer-Beta-blockers What is an indicator that a female client's ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed position for extended periods of time based on occupation? Correct Answer-Wearing dress shoes (high heels) Name three postural distortion patterns that might be seen during a static postural assessment. Correct Answer-Pronation distortion syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, upper crossed syndrome During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the low back arches? Correct Answer-Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the client's arms fall forward? Correct Answer-Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a client's shoulders elevate and/or the head moves forward? Correct Answer-Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles if a client's feet turn out? Correct Answer-Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's arms fall forward during an Overhead Squat Assessment? Correct Answer-Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward during an Overhead Squat Assessment? Correct Answer-Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client shows an excessive forward lean? Correct Answer-Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's low back arches? Correct Answer-Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's shoulders elevate? Correct Answer-Middle/ lower trapezius During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's head protrudes forward? Correct Answer-Deep cervical flexors After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them foam roll and stretch? Correct Answer-Overactive muscles After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them strengthen? Correct Answer-Underactive muscles Name the assessment that measures lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control. Correct AnswerShark Skill Test Name 2 conditions in which Beta-blockers might be prescribed. Correct Answer-High blood pressure and arrhythmias What muscle action develops tension while lengthening and prevents resistance from accelerating in an uncontrolled manner? Correct Answer-Eccentric Name the imaginary bisector that divides the body into right and left halves. Correct Answer-Sagittal plane This movement primarily occurs from side to side, as if there were a wall in front of and behind the body. Correct Answer-Frontal plane movements Name the energy storage and transfer unit within the cells of the body. Correct Answer-Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP What is the starting zone of cardiorespiratory training when a client scores poor during the YMCA 3- Minute Step Test? Correct Answer-Zone one What is the starting zone of cardiorespiratory training when a client scores average on the YMCA 3-Minute Step Test? Correct Answer-Zone two What information can be provided to the health and fitness professional by knowing the client's occupation? Correct Answer-Common movement patterns What relevant information can you learn about a client based on their occupation and movement capacity? Correct Answer-Extended periods of sitting, repetitive movements, dress shoes, mental stress Which muscles have decreased neural control once a client has had an ankle sprain? Correct AnswerGluteus maximus and gluteus medius What muscle action develops when a muscle exerts more force than is placed on it, resulting in the shortening of the muscle? Correct Answer-Concentric This chamber of the heart gathers oxygenated blood coming to the heart from the lungs. Correct AnswerLeft atrium Give the straight percentage method equation for calculating a client's target heart rate. Correct Answer- (220-client's age) x desired intensity Name the muscles involved in respiratory inspiration. Correct Answer-Name the muscles involved in respiratory inspiration. Diaphragm, external intercostals, scalenes, sternocleidomastoid, pectoralis minor What are three guidelines for the health and fitness professional when taking the radial pulse of a client? Correct Answer-Touch should be gentle, take the pulse when the client is calm, take the pulse over the course of 3 days (at the same time each day) and average the results to ensure accuracy Name the functional unit of the muscle that lies in the space between two Z lines. It produces muscular contraction and is formed by repeating sections of actin and myosin. Correct Answer-Sarcomere The science concerned with the internal and [Show More]

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