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Section 4 (Chapters 11 & 12) Flashcards

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1
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What interventions are suggested for an individual with a resting blood pressure of 134/86?

a. None are needed, as the value is considered normal
b. lifestyle changes alone
c. Some lifestyle changes coupled with some medical monitoring
d. Medical monitoring coupled with medications to lower blood pressure

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c. Some lifestyle changes coupled with some medical monitoring

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Which of the following is not a component that needs to be considered when planning a VT1 test?

a. Exercise modality
b. Environmental temperature
c. Talk test
d. Duration of each stage

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b. Environmental temperature

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Which muscles are typically overactive in association with upper crossed syndrome

a. Hip flexers
b. Upper Trapezius
c. Adductor complex
d. Lower Trapezius

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b. Upper Trapezius

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Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?

a. When the individual responds with “yes” when asked, “Can you speak competently?
b. When the individual responds with “no” when asked: “Can you speak competently?”
c. When the individual says it is “challenging” to speak during the activity
d. When the individual says it is “somewhat easy” to talk during the activity

A

b. When the individual responds with “no” when asked “Can you speak competently?”

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Which movement assessment is a global observation of the entire kinetic chain and recommended as the first movement assessment to use with all clients?

a. Pushing assessment
b. Single Leg squat
c. Pulling assessment
d. Overhead Squat

A

d. Overhead squat

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Where is it most common to take an individual’s circumference measurement to assess health risk?

a. Hips
b. Waist
c. Thigh
d. Arm

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b. Waist

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Which of the following waist-to-hip rations (WHR) places Amy (a female) in the high-risk category for cardiovascular disease?

a. WHR of .83
b. WHR of .78
c. WHR of .88
d. WHR of .72

A

c. WHR of .88

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Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and control?

a. Long (broad) jump
b. 40-yard dash
c. Lower Extremity Functional Test (LEFT)
d. Pro Shuttle

A

d. Pro Shuttle

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If Joe takes a 6-second heart rate count on his client and notes 8 beats, what would his client’s heart rate be?

a. 72 bests per minute
b. 80 beats per minute
c. 64 beats per minute
d. 66 beats per minute

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b. 80 beats per minute

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Which postural distortion is characterized by flat feet, knee valves, and adducted and internally rotated hips?

a. Pes Planus distortion syndrome
b. Lower crossed syndrome
c. Knee valgus
d. Upper crossed syndrome

A

a Pes Planus distortion syndrome

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What is a body composition assessment technique that estimates body fat percentage by measuring the resistance to the flow of electrical currents introduced into the body?

a. Anthropometry
b. Skinfold measurements
c. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
d. Body Mass Index (BMI)

A

c. Bioelectircal impedance analysis (BIA)

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What step cadence is used during the YMCA 3-minute step test?

a. A cadence of 36 steps per minute
b. A cadence of 60 steps per minute
c. A cadence of 96 steps per minute
d. A cadence of 112 steps per minute

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b. A cadence of 96 steps per minute

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Which muscle would be considered underactive, leading to the low back arching during the overhead squat assessment?

a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Hip flexor complex
c. Gluteus maximus
d. Lumbar extensors

A

c. Gluteus maximus

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Which muscles may be overactive with knee valves during the single-leg squat

a. Hip flexors
b. Upper trapezius
c. Adductor complex
d. Gluteus maximus and medius

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c. Adductor complex

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Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to arms falling forward during the overhead squat assessment?

a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Middle and lower trapezius
c. Rhomboids
d. Posterior deltoid

A

a. Latissimus dorsi

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Into which category would a resting blood pressure score of 128/70 mm Hg fall?

a. Stage 1 hypertension
b. Elevated
c. Normal
d. Stage 2 hypertension

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b. Elevated

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What do you visualize to detect the movement impairment of knee valves?

a. The hip shifting toward one side or the other
b. An upright track and knees in front of toes
c. The knees collapsing inward
d. The knees bowing outward

A

c. The knees collapsing inward

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What population is the VT2 talk test appropriate for?

a. Individuals with performance goals
b. Individuals recovering from an injury
c. Reconditioned individuals
d. Elderly individuals

A

a Individuals with performance goals

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Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing assessment?

a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Infraspinatus
c. Lower Trapezius
d. Upper trapezius

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d. Upper trapezius

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Which of the following exercises is typically used to measure maximum strength of the lower extremities?

a. Single-leg squat
b. Squat
c. Lunge
d. Overhead squat

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b. Squat

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Which of the following represents a criterion for terminating an exercise test or exercise bout that involves exertion?

a. An elevation of systolic blood pressure to 220 mm Hg
b. Labored or heavy breathing associated with exertion
c. Failure of diastolic blood pressure to rise by more than 15 mm Hg
d. Any indication of chest pain or angina-like symptoms

A

d. Any indication of chest pain or angina-like symptoms

22
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Which of the following exercises is typically used to measure maximum strength of the upper extremities during a pushing movement?

a. Bench press strength assessment
b. Pulling assessment
c. Overhead press assessment
d. Pushing assessment

A

a. Bench press strength assessment

23
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What muscles are typically overactive when the feet turn out?

a. Adductor complex
b. Hip flexors
c. Gastrocnemius and soleus
d. Upper trapezius

A

c. Gastrocnemius and soleus

24
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Which of the following exercises is typically used to measure muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement?

a. Bench press strength assessment
b. Push-Up test
c. Pushing assessment
d. Overhead press

A

b. Push-up test

25
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What location on the body does NASM recommend for measuring the resting heart rate?

a. Carotid pulse
b. Pedal pulse
c. Femoral pulse
d. Radial pulse

A

d. Radial pulse

26
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Which muscles are typically underactive with knee valves during the overhead squat?

a. Gluteus maximus and medius
b. Lower trapezius
c. Tensor fascia latae
d. Adductor complex

A

a. Gluteus maximus and medius

27
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Which of the following tests is designed to test reaction capabilities, acceleration, and maximal sprinting speed?

a. Pro shuttle
b. 40-yard dash
c. Overhead squat
d. Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)

A

b. 40-yard dash

28
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What is the best description of a steady-state heart rate?

a. The point at which glucose provides nearly all the energy for the activity
b. Any stage at which the physiological response of the heart rate from the cardiovascular system becomes relatively constant in relation to the amount of work being performed
c. The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources
d. The point at which the body’s energy system converts glycogen to glucose without the use of oxygen

A

b. Any stage at which the physiological response of heart rate from the cardiovascular system becomes relatively constant int elation to the amount of work being performed

29
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How is lower crossed syndrome characterized?

a. Anterior pelvic tilt and excessive kyphosis of the lumbar spine
b. Anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis of the lumbar spine
c. Flat feet, knee valves, and internally rotted and adducted hips
d. Posterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis of the lumbar spine

A

b. Anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lordosis of the lumbar spine

30
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Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to the excessive forward trunk lean during the ove3rhead squat assessment?

a. Hip flexors
b. Gluteus maximus
c. Gluteus medius
d. Hamstrings complex

A

a. Hip flexors

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Which type of assessment evaluates the position of the musculoskeletal system while the body is standing still?

a. Dynamic posture assessment
b. Overhead squat assessment
c. Static posture assessment
d. Performance assessment

A

c. Static posture assessment

32
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In which BMI category would you classify Mary if she has a BMI of 17.5?

a. Healthy weight
b. Class II obesity
c. Obese
d. Underweight

A

d. Underweight

33
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For which population is the 1.5 mile (2.4 km) run test considered most valid?

a. Reconditioned individuals
b. Older adults
c. Individuals recovering from an injury
d. College-aged athletes

A

d. College aged athletes

34
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What tests should be performed last in the overall assessment flow?

a. Performance assessments
b. Biometric data
c. Body composition
d. Movement assessments

A

a. Performance assessments

35
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Which of the following tests is used to measure lower-extremity power?

a. Pro shuttle
b. Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)
c. Vertical Jump
d. 40-yard dash

A

c. Vertical jump

36
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Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral speed and agility?

a. 40-yard dash
b. Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)
c. Pro shuttle
d. Vertical jump

A

b. Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)

37
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In which BMI category would you classify Vincent if he has a BMI of 27?

a. Obese
b. Overweight
c. Healthy weight
d. Class II Obesity

A

b. Overweight

38
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Which movement assessment is good assessment of a client’s balance during movement?

a. Overhead squat
b. Single-leg squat
c. Push-up test
d. 40-yard dash

A

b. Single-leg squat

39
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Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?

a. 143/92 mm Hg
b. 135/80 mm Hg
c. 124/80 mm Hg
d. 118/78 mm Hg

A

b. 135/80 mm Hg

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What best defines a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (Par-Q+)?

a. A screening tool used to evaluate the benefits and the risks associated with starting any type of exercise that is strenuous in nature?
b. A questionnaire with lists of questions that pertain to health history and habits, such as exercise history, eating behaviors and general lifestyle
c. A screening where the results indicate a need for medical clearance, when one is not, in fact, needed
d. A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercise

A

d. A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercises

41
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Which term defines the degree to which a test specifically measures what it is intended to measure?

a. Relevance
b. Reliability
c. Appropriateness
d. Validity

A

d. Validity

42
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Where is the appropriate location to take a waist circumference measurement?

a. At the widest portion of the buttocks (while standing with feet together
b. At the largest circumference immediately below the gluteal fold (while standing)
c. At the narrowest point of the waist, below the rib cage and just above the top of the hip bones (while standing)
d. At the widest point of the waist (while seated)

A

c. At the narrowest point of the waist, below the rib cage and just above the top of the hip bones (while standing)

43
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How often is it recommended to reassess clientele?

a. Every week
b. Every month
c. Every 6 months
d. Every year

A

b Every month

44
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What is the physiological process by which the body maintains a relatively constant internal body temperature including events like sweating to cool the body and shivering to warm the body?

a. Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
b. Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
c. Peripheral vasodilation
d. Thermoregulation

A

d. Termoregulation

45
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Which muscles may be overactive with knee values during the overhead squat

a. Tensor fascia latae and adductor complex
b. Gluteus maximus and medius
c. Upper trapezius
d. Hip flexors

A

a Tensor fascia latae and adductor complex

46
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For which movement impairment would you see the knees bow outward?

a. Excessive anterior pelvic tilt
b. Knee varus
c. Knee dominance
d. Knee valgus

A

b. Knee varus

47
Q

Which of the following test uses recovery heart rate rather than exercising heart rate to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness levels?

a. YMCA 3-minute step test
b. 1.5-mile (2.4 km) run test
c. Rockport 1-mile walk test
d. Ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1) test

A

a. YMCA 3-minute step test

48
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Which muscles are typically overactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?

a. Hip flexors and lumbar extensors
b. Abdominals
c. Adductor complex
d. Upper trapezius

A

a. Hip flexors and lumbar extensors

49
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What step height is used for the YMCA 3-minute step test?

a. 12 inches
b. 10 inches
c. 14 inches
d. 16 inches

A

a. 12 inches

50
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What term refers to the ability of a test to produce consistent and relatable results?

a. Relevance
b. Appropriateness
c. Validity
d. Reliability

A

d. Reliability

NASM CPT 7 Unit quizzes (2 decks)

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