NASM CPT Exam misc. study cards

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

In the human body, anterior has to do with the front of a structure, or a structure found toward the front of the body.

Question 2

Posterior

Answer 2

In the human anatomy, has to do with thumbtack of structure, or a structure found toward the back of the body.

Question 3

Isokinetic

Answer 3

Muscular action with a constant state of motion.

Question 4

Eccentric

Answer 4

Action in which the proximal and distal attachments move away from one another

Question 5

Concentric

Answer 5

Action in which the proximal and distal attachments move towards one another.

Question 6

Isometric

Answer 6

Occurs when the muscle tension is created without a change in muscle length or visible movement of the joint.

Question 7

Open chain exercises

Answer 7

Open chain exercises are where either the hands or feet are free to move

Question 8

Closed chain exercises

Answer 8

Closed chain exercises are where both the hands and the feet are in a fixed space and cannot move.

Question 9

Hypertension

Answer 9

A blood pressure that is above 140/90, and it is considered to be severe if it is above 180/20.

Question 10

Bmi

Answer 10

Body Mass Index

Question 11

Underweight

Answer 11

18.5 or less

Question 12

Healthy weight

Answer 12

18.5-25

Question 13

Overweight

Answer 13

25-30

Question 14

Obese

Answer 14

Anything higher than 30

Question 15

Class 1 levers

Answer 15

Effort and load are on opposite sides of the fulcrum. Like a see saw

Question 16

Class 2 levers

Answer 16

Effort and load are on the same side of the fulcrum.

Question 17

Class 3 levers

Answer 17

Again effort and load are on the same side of the fulcrum.

Question 18

OTP Model: Phase 1

Answer 18

Stabilization endurance

Question 19

OTP Model: Phase 2

Answer 19

Strength Endurance

Question 20

OTP Model: Phase 3

Answer 20

Muscular development

Question 21

OTP Model: Phase 4

Answer 21

Maximal Strength

Question 22

OTP Model: Phase 5

Answer 22

Power