100 q's prac exam

Question 1

For hypertensive clients taking medications that will influence heart rate, which of the following methods to establish training heart rate is the most appropriate?
Select one:
a. Age predicted maximum heart rate
b. Karvonen formula
c. Heart rate response
d. Heart rate reserve

Answer 1

c. Heart rate response

Question 2

Which of the following is an appropriate intensity when training a client who is obese?
Select one:
a. 20 to 30% of their maximum heart rate
b. 40 to 50% of their maximum heart rate
c. 60 to 70% of their maximum heart rate
d. 85 to 95% of their maximum heart rate

Answer 2

c. 60 to 70% of their maximum heart rate

Question 3

Which of the following is contraindicated when training a client who is pregnant?
Select one:
a. Fitness assessments should be performed using seated or standing exercises.
b. Stabilization Endurance training should be used during the second and third trimesters
c. Exercise should be done in a supine position after the first trimester.
d. Plyometric training may be done in the first trimester

Answer 3

c. Exercise should be done in a supine position after the first trimester.

Question 4

Based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which of the following is the recommended weekly amount of time for moderate-intensity aerobic activity?
Select one:
a. 75 minutes
b. 90 minutes
c. 120 minutes
d. 150 minutes

Answer 4

d. 150 minutes

Question 5

The Golgi tendon organ is an essential component of static stretching because:
Select one:
a. it increases muscle spindle activity.
b. it results in reciprocal inhibition. 
c. it allows muscle fibers to contract.
d. it allows lengthening of the muscle

Answer 5

d. it allows lengthening of the muscle

Question 6

A client shows signs of obesity, insulin resistance, and hypertension. The combination of these three symptoms are correlated with which of the following disorders?
Select one:
a. Metabolic syndrome
b. Restrictive lung disease 
c. Peripheral edema condition
d. Coronary heart disease

Answer 6

a. Metabolic syndrome

Question 7

Which of the following contributes to rapid weight loss when consuming a low carbohydrate diet?
Select one:
a. Increase in waste excretion
b. Loss of body fat 
c. Increase in metabolism
d. Loss of water

Answer 7

d. Loss of water

Question 8

Which of the following ratings of perceived exertion on the Borg Scale would be implemented in a cardio training program for clients wanting to improve their aerobic base?
Select one:
a. 9 to 11 
b. 12 to 13
c. 14 to 16
d. 17 to 19

Answer 8

b. 12 to 13

Question 9

Feedback regarding personal history such as sport, lifestyle, and past medical history would be best described as:
Select one:
a. objective information. 
b. subjective information.
c. movement assessment.
d. fitness assessment.

Answer 9

b. subjective information.

Question 10

Which of the following should a trainer consider when designing a resistance training program for seniors?
Select one:
a. Progression should be from seated machines to standing exercises, 8 to 10 exercises.
b. Phase 1 of the OPT model should be used for 4 weeks before moving to Phases 2 through 5.
c. Phase 5 of the OPT model is contraindicated for senior clients due to increased safety considerations.
d. Training frequencies should start at 4 to 5 times per week.

Answer 10

a. Progression should be from seated machines to standing exercises, 8 to 10 exercises.

Question 11

How many ounces of water should a client consume immediately after exercise for every pound lost?
Select one:
a. 6 to 12 ounces 
b. 16 to 24 ounces
c. 24 to 32 ounces
d. 32 to 48 ounces

Answer 11

b. 16 to 24 ounces

Question 12

When training for balance, exercises that involve dynamic eccentric and concentric movement of the balance leg through a full range of motion are categorized as which of the following?
Select one:
a. Balance-strength
b. Balance-stabilization
c. Balance-plyometric
d. Balance-power

Answer 12

a. Balance-strength

Question 13

How long does NASM suggest the cardiorespiratory portion of the warm-up should last?
Select one:
a. 3-5 minutes
b. 5-10 minutes
c. 0-3 minutes
d. 10-15 minutes

Answer 13

b. 5-10 minutes

Question 14

Which of the following exercises is most appropriate for the goal of improving neuromuscular efficiency and intervertebral stability?
Select one:
a. Overhead medicine ball throws
b. Back extension 
c. Incline reverse crunch
d. Prone iso-abs

Answer 14

d. Prone iso-abs