Questions made July 22

Question 1

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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Answer 1

The correct answer is: Fascia

Question 2

Which joints are most associated with human movement?
Select one:

a.
Synovial

b.
Saddle

c.
Nonsynovial

d.
Nonaxial

Answer 2

The correct answer is: Synovial

Question 3

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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Answer 3

The correct answer is: Vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients

Question 4

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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Answer 4

The correct answer is: Protein

Question 5

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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Answer 5

The correct answer is: Overweight

Question 6

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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Answer 6

The correct answer is: Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps

Question 7

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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Answer 7

The correct answer is: Posterior pelvic tilt

Question 8

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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Answer 8

The correct answer is: Standing

Question 9

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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Answer 9

The correct answer is: Erector spinae

Question 10

Is the “OPT model” a proprietary thing?

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

TF

Acute disease is any suddenly occurring medical condition that can be treated and healed in
a short period of time.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Is acute disease suddenly occurring or does it happen over time?

Answer 12

Suddenly occurring.

Question 13

A chronic/acute disease is a medical condition that persists without quickly going away or being
cured altogether.

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Diastolic blood pressure

Question 15

What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their lifetime?

80%

50%

90%

30%

Answer 15

80%

Nearly 80% of adults experience some form of low-back pain at least once during their lifetime.

Question 16

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

Answer 16

120/80 mm Hg

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

An NASM Certified Personal Trainer would need ___ CEUs to fulfill their renewal requirement.

Answer 18

2.0

An NASM Certified Personal Trainer would need 2.0 CEUs to fulfill their renewal requirement.

Question 19

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

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

How often does an NASM Certified Personal Trainer need to renew their certification?

Answer 20

An NASM Certified Personal Trainer will need to renew their certification every 2 years to stay current within the industry.

Question 21

Is planned exercise alone sufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension?

Answer 21

No

Planned exercise alone is typically insufficient for acutely lowering and controlling hypertension.

Question 22

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.

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

TF

Daily brisk walking can be one of the best forms of exercise for people with COPD.

Answer 23

True

Daily brisk walking can be one of the best forms of exercise for people with COPD.

Question 24

For people with COPD, is daily brisk walking recommended?

Answer 24

Yes

Daily brisk walking can be one of the best forms of exercise for people with COPD.

Question 25

Is it okay for people with COPD to go for a brisk walk?

Answer 25

Yes

Daily brisk walking can be one of the best forms of exercise for people with COPD.

Question 26

T/F

COPD is typically a stress-induced condition.

Answer 26

False

COPD is primarily caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, often cigarette smoke

Question 27

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)

Answer 27

LDL (low-density lipoprotein)

LDL cholesterol, sometimes referred to as “bad cholesterol,” tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Question 28

What is the “bad” kind of cholesterol?

Answer 28

LDL (low-density lipoprotein)

LDL cholesterol, sometimes referred to as “bad cholesterol,” tends to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Fitness manager

Not GM. A general manager is responsible for all business operations of the club, including everything from sales to repairs and maintenance.