Questions made July 22 Flashcards
What surrounds the skeletal muscles and connects them to other surrounding muscles?
Select one:
a.
Tendons
b.
Fascia
c.
Muscle spindles
d.
Connective tissues
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The correct answer is: Fascia
Which joints are most associated with human movement?
Select one:
a.
Synovial
b.
Saddle
c.
Nonsynovial
d.
Nonaxial
The correct answer is: Synovial
What are the three micronutrients?
Select one:
a.
Protein, carbohydrates, and fluids
b.
Vitamins, minerals, and lipids
c.
Vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients
d.
Protein, carbohydrates, and lipids
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The correct answer is: Vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients
Which of the macronutrients has the highest thermic effect of food (TEF)?
Select one:
a.
Carbohydrates
b.
Lipids
c.
Glucose
d.
Protein
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The correct answer is: Protein
n which BMI category would you classify Vincent if he has a BMI of 27?
Select one:
a.
Healthy weight
b.
Class II obesity
c.
Obese
d.
Overweight
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The correct answer is: Overweight
The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at which of the following sites?
Select one:
a.
Chest, suprailiac, and abdomen
b.
Abdomen, thigh, and suprailiac
c.
Triceps, abdomen, and thigh
d.
Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
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The correct answer is: Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
Contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the pelvis in the sagittal plane?
Select one:
a.
Anterior pelvic tilt
b.
Posterior pelvic tilt
c.
Medial pelvic tilt
d.
Lateral pelvic tilt
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The correct answer is: Posterior pelvic tilt
Which client position during exercise has been shown to lead to the highest core muscle activity during breathing exercises?
Select one:
a.
Sitting
b.
Standing
c.
Kneeling
d.
Lying down on back
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The correct answer is: Standing
What muscles work with the obliques will assist a client in completing a standing cable rotation movement?
Select one:
a.
Rectus abdominis
b.
Gluteus medius
c.
Erector spinae
d.
Latissimus dorsi
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The correct answer is: Erector spinae
Is the “OPT model” a proprietary thing?
Yes, it’s from NASM
NASM’s proprietary approach to exercise training, the OPT model, was developed with
evidence-based practice as a core guiding philosophy.
TF
Acute disease is any suddenly occurring medical condition that can be treated and healed in
a short period of time.
True
Is acute disease suddenly occurring or does it happen over time?
Suddenly occurring.
A chronic/acute disease is a medical condition that persists without quickly going away or being
cured altogether.
What is the blood pressure measurement that occurs when the heart is at rest or between beats?
Hypertension
Systolic blood pressure
Pulse
Diastolic blood pressure
Diastolic blood pressure
What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their lifetime?
80%
50%
90%
30%
80%
Nearly 80% of adults experience some form of low-back pain at least once during their lifetime.
Hypertension is categorized by a blood pressure greater than what measurement?
120/80 mm Hg
125/75 mm Hg
120/60 mm Hg
80/120 mm Hg
120/80 mm Hg
What is the most appropriate way to conclude a sales presentation with a potential client?
Asking for the sale and scheduling the first session
Asking the member for a personal phone number to use to follow up via texting
Swapping social media handles so the trainer and client can follow each other
Agreeing to call the potential client in 2 days to follow up
Asking for the sale and scheduling the first session
The sales process is completed when an individual making a sales presentation asks the customer for the sale and, in the case of personal training, schedules the first workout.
An NASM Certified Personal Trainer would need ___ CEUs to fulfill their renewal requirement.
2.0
An NASM Certified Personal Trainer would need 2.0 CEUs to fulfill their renewal requirement.
Bridget, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, is looking for ways to satisfy her CEU requirement. Which of the following would be an accepted means to fulfill this requirement?
Completing an NASM specialization worth 1.9 CEUs, along with a CPR/AED course for 0.1 CEUs
Completing an approved CEU course for 0.9 CEUs, along with the CPR/AED for 0.1 CEUs
Attending an 8-hour fitness seminar
Reading a textbook on a related fitness topic
A
Completing an NASM specialization worth 1.9 CEUs, along with a CPR/AED course for 0.1 CEUs
An NASM Certified Personal Trainer would need 2.0 CEUs to fulfill their renewal requirement. This can be done through NASM or approved-provider courses totaling 1.9 CEUs, as the mandatory CPR/AED certification will provide the remaining 0.1 CEUs.
How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their certification?
An NASM Certified Personal Trainer will need to renew their certification every 2 years to stay current within the industry.
Is planned exercise alone sufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension?
No
Planned exercise alone is typically insufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension.
Which statement about lowering blood pressure is true?
Planned exercise alone is typically insufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension.
Reducing excessive alcohol use will not have an impact on high blood pressure.
Exercise can help control body weight, but it cannot improve blood flow.
There is no direct evidence that exercise will result in lower blood pressure.
A
Planned exercise alone is typically insufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension.
A combination of planned exercise and an increase in overall daily activity have been shown to help hypertensive clients better manage their blood pressure.
TF
Daily brisk walking can be one of the best forms of exercise for people with COPD.
True
Daily brisk walking can be one of the best forms of exercise for people with COPD.
For people with COPD, is daily brisk walking recommended?
Yes
Daily brisk walking can be one of the best forms of exercise for people with COPD.
Is it okay for people with COPD to go for a brisk walk?
Yes
Daily brisk walking can be one of the best forms of exercise for people with COPD.
T/F
COPD is typically a stress-induced condition.
False
COPD is primarily caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, often cigarette smoke
Which type of cholesterol tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
HDL (high-density lipoprotein)
MDL (medium-density lipoprotein)
LDL (low-density lipoprotein)
EDL (elevated-density lipoprotein)
LDL (low-density lipoprotein)
LDL cholesterol, sometimes referred to as “bad cholesterol,” tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
What is the “bad” kind of cholesterol?
LDL (low-density lipoprotein)
LDL cholesterol, sometimes referred to as “bad cholesterol,” tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Jessica is looking to grow in her career as a personal trainer. Which employment option would offer her the best chance to provide mentorship to fitness professionals, use managerial skills, and respond directly to member needs when necessary?
General manager
Master instructor
Strength and conditioning coach
Fitness manager
Fitness manager
Not GM. A general manager is responsible for all business operations of the club, including everything from sales to repairs and maintenance.
