NASM CTP Chapter 11 Quiz

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

A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual's physical readiness to engage in structured exercise

What principle is hydrostatic underwater weighing based upon?

Archimedes' principle

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?

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

Into which category would a resting blood pressure score of 128/79 mm Hg fall?

Elevated

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

Environmental temperature

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

Overweight

Which test would you select as the most appropriate when attempting to measure the overall fitness level of a fit college-aged athlete who competes on the school's rugby team?

The 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test

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.

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?

Thermoregulation

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

Waist