NASM CPT Chapter 11 Study Guide
What is Bernadette's waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) if she is measured with a waist circumference of 28 inches and a hip circumference of 33 inches?
0.85
Which of the following blood pressure readings would classify an individual as having stage 1 hypertension?
135/80 mm Hg
If Joe takes a 6-second heart rate count on his client and notes 8 beats, what would his client's heart rate be?
80 beats per minute
What step cadence is used during the YMCA 3-minute step test?
A cadence of 96 steps per minute
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
Which of the following statements describes the abdominal skinfold location?
A vertical skinfold taken 1 inch lateral to the umbilicus (belly button)
The PAR-Q+ and preparticipation process reflects what three health indicators?
An individual's current level of physical activity, the presence of signs and symptoms of disease, and the individual's desired exercise intensity
Which of the following represents a criterion for terminating an exercise test or exercise bout that involves exertion?
Any indication of chest pain or angina-like symptoms
What is the best description of a steady-state heart rate?
Any stage at which the physiological response of heart rate from the cardiovascular system becomes relatively constant in relation to the amount of work being performed
Where is the appropriate location to take a waist circumference measurement?
At the narrowest point of the waist, below the rib cage and just above the top of the hip bones (while standing)
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)
From the list of assessments provided, which should be conducted first to preserve its validity?
Body composition
What artery is used to measure blood pressure?
Brachial artery
For which population is the 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test considered most valid?
College-aged athletes
Which of the following is not a component that needs to be considered when planning a VT1 test?
Environmental temperature
Which of the following is the initial assessment that should be completed prior to starting any exercise or training program?
Health risk assessment
Waist circumference acts as an important indicator for diseases such as what?
Heart disease and diabetes
What population is the VT2 talk test appropriate for?
Individuals with performance goals
How is heart rate collected during the YMCA 3-minute step test to evaluate the cardiorespiratory fitness level of an individual?
It is measured over a 60-second count immediately following the test.
In which BMI category would you classify Vincent if he has a BMI of 27?
Overweight
What tests should be performed last in the overall assessment flow?
Performance assessments
What is best defined as the action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body?
Peripheral vasodilation
What location on the body does NASM recommend for measuring the resting heart rate?
Radial pulse
For which movement impairment would you see the shoulders moving upward toward the ears?
Shoulder elevation
What interventions are suggested for an individual with a resting blood pressure of 134/86 mm Hg?
Some lifestyle changes coupled with some medical monitoring
The standard Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol for women requires skinfold measurements at which of the following sites?
Suprailiac, thigh, and triceps
Which of the following is a recommendation when assessing skinfold measurements?
Take a minimum of two measurements at each site; each measurement must be within 1 to 2 mm to take an average at each site.
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 definition of anthropometry?
The field of study of the measurement of living humans for purposes of understanding human physical variation in size, weight, and proportion
What would not be a reason to terminate an exercise test?
The individual is tired from the test.
What is reached when a talk test during exercise reveals a client to be working at ventilatory threshold 2?
The level at which the body can work at its highest sustainable steady-state intensity for more than a few minutes
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
What is the most valid measurement of aerobic fitness?
VO2max
Which term defines the degree to which a test specifically measures what it is intended to measure?
Validity
Which test provides the most personalized assessment of an individual's true metabolic function?
Ventilatory threshold (VT1) test
Which of the following waist-to-hip ratios (WHRs) places Amy (a female) in the high-risk category for cardiovascular disease?
WHR of 0.88
Where is it most common to take an individual's circumference measurement to assess health risk?
Waist
Which of the following intensities best represents VT2 during the incremental test protocol?
When the individual responds with "no" when asked, "Can you speak competently?"
What does BMI (body mass index) assess for?
Whether a person's weight is appropriate for their height
