Nasm CPT7 Flashcards by Faeje schwartz

What causes coronary heart disease?

Atherosclerosis

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Atherosclerosis

The processes by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow.

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Arrhythmia

A problem with the rate or rhythm of a person’s heartbeat. The heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern.

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Ischemic heart disease

A problem with the rate or rhythm of a person’s heartbeat. The heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern.

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Diastolic blood pressure (DBP)

The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when heart is at rest or between beats; the second (bottom) number recorded.

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Systolic blood pressure (SBP)

The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded.

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In most individuals, to what pressure is the blood pressure cuff inflated when measuring resting blood pressure?

The cuff is inflated to a value of 20 to 30 mm Hg above the point at which the pulse can no longer be felt at the wrist.

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Inadequate hydration and mild dehydration can have several negative effects on athletic performance, including which of the following?
Select one:
a. Decreased blood flow
b. Increased cardiac output
c. Lower rate of perceived exertion (RPE)
d. Lower body temperature

a. Decreased blood flow

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What is the recommended number of SAQ sessions per week for weight-loss clients?

1 or 2 sessions per week

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Most bodyweight training exercises are considered which type of movements?

Closed-chain movements

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Which of the following tests is designed to test reaction capabilities, acceleration, and maximal sprinting speed?

40 yard dash

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What are the steps in the cumulative injury cycle?
Select one:
a. Muscle spasm, neuromuscular pain, increased psychological fear, poor flexibility, muscle pain, and bruising Incorrect
b. Muscle atrophy, neuromuscular recruitment, increased flexibility, muscle pain, bruising, and tissue edema
c. Muscle hypertrophy, altered neuromuscular inhibition, poor flexibility, muscle ache, swelling, and tissue bruising
d. Tissue trauma, inflammation, muscle spasm, adhesions, altered neuromuscular control, and muscle imbalance

d. Tissue trauma, inflammation, muscle spasm, adhesions, altered neuromuscular control, and muscle imbalance

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Which synergist would assist the upper-body pectoral muscles to enhance chest stabilization, strength, or power?

Latissimus dorsi

Biceps brachii

Quadriceps

Triceps brachii

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Which individual listed would be unlikely to use high levels of Maximal Strength Training of the OPT model?

Powerlifter

Olympic weightlifter

Cross-country runner

Avid resistance trainer

Cross-country runner

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For someone training in the Muscular Development phase, which of the following changes would be optimal?

Muscle mass increase with no body fat loss

Muscle mass atrophy

Body fat loss

Decreased volume and intensity

Body fat loss

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Altered length-tension relationship

When a muscle’s resting length is too short or too long, reducing the amount of force it can produce.

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Stretch reflex

Neurological signal from the muscle spindle that causes a muscle to contract to prevent excessive lengthening.

Nociceptors

Pain receptors located in the skin and fascial connective tissues.

States that soft tissue models along the line of stress.

Davis’s law

A complex meshwork of connective tissue, including collagen proteins.

Collagen matrix

An important aspect of an established exercise group includes which of the following?
Select one:
a. Once the group is formed, no other participants are allowed in.
b. Groups rely only on the leader for support.
c. The group feels distinct from other people.
d. Groups function only when all members are present.

c. The group feels distinct from other people.

The actions that directly facilitate a behavior to happen. In the context of exercise, instrumental support can include driving a person to a health club or paying for the gym membership

Instrumental support

When a client indicates that she finds it difficult to complete a workout on her own, she is likely in need of which type of support?
Select one:
a. Informational support
b. Instrumental support
c. Emotional support 
d. Companionship support

d. Companionship support

The encouragement and positive reinforcement that is provided from an individual to another, which includes being caring, empathetic, and showing concern.

Emotional support

When someone engages in a behavior with an individual. This type of support is often observed in an exercise setting where people exercise with a friend or partner.

Companionship support

``` Self-esteem and body image are said to have which type of relationship? Select one: a. Unequal b. Independent c. Reciprocal d. Autonomous ```

c. Reciprocal

When someone participates in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others.

Extrinsic motivation

When people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction.

Intrinsic motivation

How is osteopenia best described? Select one: a. The loss of bone density related to the aging process. b. An age-related loss of muscle mass resulting in weakness and frailty in older adults. c. A bone weakness disease caused by vitamin D deficiency. d. A disease characterized by low bone density

a. The loss of bone density related to the aging process.

``` SAQ programs for youth have been found to decrease what? Select one: a. Power b. Sports participation c. Athletic injuries d. Strength ```

c. Athletic injuries

Which of the following answers indicates a primary difference between working as an independent contractor and working as an employee? Select one: a. An employee can establish their own hours, while an independent contractor must adhere to a specific work schedule. b. An independent contractor is responsible for paying their own taxes, while an employee has taxes withheld by the employer. c. An employee can earn more per hour than an independent contractor. d. An independent contractor can expect client referrals from a facility, while an employee will have to find clients on the gym floor.

b. An independent contractor is responsible for paying their own taxes, while an employee has taxes withheld by the employer.

``` Which two electrolytes are most commonly supplemented by athletes to replace those lost in sweat? Select one: a. Potassium and manganese b. Sodium and calcium c. Sodium and potassium d. Magnesium and sodium ```

c. Sodium and potassium

``` If the client cannot reach their foot during a single-leg squat touchdown, which is the first modification that can be employed? Select one: a. Reach to their toes b. Reach to their knee c. Reach to their shin d. Reach to their waist ```

b. Reach to their knee

Cognitive fusion

When people believe the exact content of their own thoughts.

``` What RPE range (on a scale of 1 to 10) aligns with training in zone 2? Select one: a. An RPE of 9 to 10 b. An RPE of 5 to 6 c. An RPE of 7 to 8 d. An RPE of 3 to 4 ```

b. An RPE of 5 to 6

How much fluid is recommended for rehydration after an intense training session or event?

1.25 times the amount of body weight lost during the activity

Vestibular system

Provides information about the position of the body and head, and spatial orientation relative to its surrounding environment; located in the inner ears that assist with balance.

Somatosensory system

Provides information that is acquired from receptors in the body (skin, muscle, joints, tendons) about the position and motion of the body parts relative to other body regions and the support surface.

Reaction force imparted by the ground on the body when a body segment makes contact with it.

Ground reaction force

``` During what phase of the stretch-shortening cycle is stored elastic energy converted to explosive force production? Select one: a. Concentric b. Eccentric c. Amortization d. Stabilization ```

c. Amortization

``` Which type of assessment measures overall strength, stability, muscular endurance, and agility? Select one: a. Performance assessment b. Dynamic posture assessment c. Static posture assessment d. Overhead squat assessment ```

a. Performance assessment