nasm cpt missed questions
Which of the following is the recommended rest interval when performing a circuit for Phase 5 resistance training?
3-5 minutes
how long should the client hold the landing position in a squat jump with stabilization exercise?
3-5 seconds
what is the correct recommendation for caffeine intake for performance enhancement?
3-6 mg/kg
According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, a Certified Personal Trainer shall maintain accurate financial, contract appointments, and tax records including original receipts for a minimum of
4 years
during stabilization which tempo is recommended for resistance training?
4/2/1
Which of the following actions falls within a personal trainer's scope of practice regarding a client's nutrition?
Discuss food preparation methods.
Which of the following falls within a personal trainer's scope of practice regarding nutrition?
Discuss the relationship between chronic diseases and specific nutrient deficiencies
What is true concerning client goal setting?
Goals should be consistent with a client's own ideals and ambitions
For hypertensive clients taking medications that will influence heart rate, which of the following methods to establish training heart rate is the most appropriate?
Heart rate response
what is the kinetic chain checkpoint observed from the lateral position during an overhead squat?
LPHC and shoulder complex
A client is considering starting an exercise program in the next 6 months. Which of the following is the best strategy a personal trainer can use to help her progress into the preparation section of the stages of change model?
Provide the client with easy-to-read education materials about the benefits of exercise.
if a clients knees move inward during an overhead squat which muscle should be foam rolled?
adductors
Which of the following is a sign that a client has completed an accurate one-rep maximum bench press estimation test?
when the client fails at 3-5 reps
an excessive forward lean during an overhead squat is most likely cause by what?
an overactive abdominal complex and gastrocnemius
What muscle is the synergist when a client is performing a chest press?
anterior deltoid
As the velocity of a muscular contraction increases, the ability to produce force decreases for which part of the muscle action spectrum?
concentric
what is the term used when a muscle is shortening?
concentric
what is the main goal of balance training?
controlled instability
clients with chronic lung disease often have shortness of breath also known as?
dyspnea
Which of the following should a trainer share with a client regarding carbohydrate intake and weight gain?
excess of any macronutrient can cause weight gain
When assessing an overhead squat, an indication of relative flexibility due to tightness in the lateral gastrocnemius is:
external rotation of the feet
when assessing a clients overhead squat what is an indication of an overactive lateral gastrocnemius?
external rotation of the feet
Which of the following types of strength allows the neuromuscular system to perform dynamic eccentric, isometric, and concentric muscle actions in all three planes of motion?
functional
Which type of strength allows the neuromuscular system to perform dynamic eccentric, isometric, and concentric muscle actions in all three planes of motion?
functional
what type of flexibility is appropriate at the power level (phase 5)
functional flexibility
Which of the following muscles is underactive if a client demonstrates an anterior pelvic tilt?
gluteous maximus
during a single leg squat assessment a clients knees turn inward. which of the following muscles are under active?
gluteus medius
Which of the following is a cognitive strategy to help change a client's thoughts and attitudes toward exercise?
imagery
In the Maximal Strength Training (MST) phase, what should be the primary emphasis in the client's program?
increasing load
What type of support is tangible and practial to help a person adhere to exercise or achieve their goals?
instrumental support
while performing the overhead squat assessment the personal trainer observes a client demonstrating a low back arch. which muscles are overactive?
latissimus dorsi
what is the likely cause of an excessive forward lean during an overhead squat assessment?
overactive hip flexor complex and soleus
A high-protein diet consisting of more than 30% of total caloric intake from protein is most likely associated with
overworked kidneys
Which of the following is part of the marketing mix?
place
during a pulling assessment a client compensates by moving his head forward. what static stretch would be appropriate?
levator scapulae
during a pushing and pulling assessment a client has shoulder elevation. which muscle is overactive?
levator scapulae
what is a correct training strategy for a client with arthritis?
limit to 10-12 reps during phase 1
Which mechanoreceptor helps prevent muscles from stretching too far or too fast?
muscle spindle
which mechanoreceptor helps prevent muscles from stretching too far too fast?
muscle spindle
Which of the following describes the importance of active listening when engaging with a client?
seeking a clients perspective
what assessment should be avoided if a clients knees fall inward during a single leg squat assessment?
shark skill test
what is a balance exercise that is appropriate for a client in phase 2?
single leg squat touchdown
which exercise is appropriate for phase 5 of training?
soccer throw
which muscles need to be stretched when a client has an excessive forward lean?
soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
working w a sedentary 65 year old client, what SAQ drill would be appropriate?
stand up to figure 8
When performing a _____, the load should be positioned to resist shoulder extension and scapular retraction.
standing cable row
When performing a _____, the load must be placed in such a way to resist elbow extension.
standing triceps extension
During which part of the digestive system are protein strands broken down?
stomach
What is a measuring site of the Durnin-Womersley formula?
subscapular
what types of SAQ drills are most appropriate for phase 1?
those with limited horizontal inertia
what refers to the vessels that transport blood from the capillaries to the heart?
veins
during phase 3: hypertrophy what is the recommended rest interval?
0-60 seconds
how many reps per resistance training is appropriate for phase 4?
1-5
Based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which of the following is the recommended weekly amount of time for moderate-intensity aerobic activity?
150 minutes
Which of the following is an expected systolic blood pressure for a healthy client?
180 mm Hg
Which of the following is an appropriate number of exercises per body part per session for a client who has the goal of muscular hypertrophy?
2-4
Resting oxygen consumption is approximately how many mL of oxygen per kilogram body weight per minute?
3.5 ML
what is the recommended daily carb intake?
6-10 g/kg body weight
Which of the following is an appropriate intensity when training a client who is obese?
60-70% of their heart rate
After completing the Three-Minute Step Test, a 20-year-old male scored in zone 2. What is the correct heart rate range for when he does cardio training?
76-85%
What cognitive-behavior approach invovles throughts influencing behavior?
Association and dissociation
Which of the following should an endurance athlete consume 2-4 hours before exercising to ensure adequate stores of muscle glycogen?
Baked potato
Which of the following is true of personal trainers?
Certified personal trainers hold a current emergency cardiac care certification
Which of the following is the innermost layer of muscular connective tissue?
Endomysium
Which of the following is an example of a strength level resistance training exercise for legs?
Multiplanar dumbbell step-up
A client exercises occasionally and plans to regularly participate in a structured exercise program next month. In which of the following sections of the stages of change model is this client?
Preparation
An individual has a gym membership and visits sporadically, but not frequently enough to maintain a well-rounded exercise program. In which of the following sections of the stages of change model is this client?
Preparation
Which of the following should a trainer consider when designing a resistance training program for seniors?
Progression should be from seated machines to standing exercises, 8 to 10 exercises
Contracting the glutes while performing a static standing TFL stretch will cause which of the following effects?
Reciprocal inhibition of the TFL
What is a Power Level balance exercise?
Single-leg box hop-up with stabilization
Which of the following is an acceptable form of continuing education?
Speaking at a conference on a topic related to health and fitness
Which of the following is a component of the sliding filament theory?
The result of two Z lines moving together
what is the purpose of stretch shortening cycles?
To produce the necessary force to change the direction of an object's center of mass efficiently
Which of the following vitamins and minerals are known to have the greatest potential for excess dosage in dietary supplements?
Vitamin A, vitamin D, iron, and zinc
client in hypertrophy phase would use which flexibility continuum?
active flexibility
Which of the following occurs at the shoulder while it is moving in the frontal plane?
abduction
the PAR-Q is aimed towards what?
an individuals level of risk for cardiovascular disease
Which of the five principles of goal setting focuses on establishing goals that are challenging but not extreme?
attainable
what is recommended for a client taking beta blockers for hypertension?
avoiding prone positions
Which of the following micronutrients should be at low levels or absent in a multivitamin?
calcium
catabolic hormone secreted by the adrenal glands and serves to maintain energy supply through the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and protein?
cortisol
what is a performance assessment test used to measure upper extremity agility + stabilization?
davies test
Although quality and brand recognition are important, people ultimately buy personal training services based on the desire to produce a meaningful outcome. Therefore, all buying decisions are based on:
emotion
What term refers to the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane from a lateral position to an anterior position when the joint is in an anteriorly flexed position?
horizontal adduction
what is true of eccentric motion?
it is known as a negative in the fitness industry
what is an example of an eccentric motion?
landing from a jump
which exercise should be avoided if the clients arms fall forward?
lat pull down
During an overhead squat assessment, a client demonstrates an excessive anterior pelvic tilt. Which of the following muscles is probably shortened?
latissimus dorsi
Which of the following contributes to rapid weight loss when consuming a low carbohydrate diet?
loss of water
if a clients feet turn out during the overhead squat assessment what muscle would be considered under active?
medial gastrocnemius
Under the supervision of which of the following professionals is it appropriate for an adult client to follow an 800-1000 calorie diet?
medical physician
What are the two types of fitness goals?
process and product
The ability to react and change body position, with maximum rate of force production, in all planes of motion, and from all body positions during functional activities is
quickness
An active kneeling hip flexor stretch is an example of:
reciprocal inhibition
When talking to a client, conversational techniques that express the purported meaning of what was just heard are referred to as:
reflections
Which of the following muscles is probably underactive when the arms fall forward during an overhead squat?
rhomboids
what program is designed to estimate a cardiovascular starting point?
rockport walk test
dysfunctional breathing results in an increase in the activity level of what secondary respiratory muscle?
scalenes
A client is looking for a simple way to make bodyweight exercises more proprioceptively challenging. Which of the following modalities would be most appropriate for this?
suspension trainer
Which muscle is lengthened during lower crossed syndrome?
transverse abdominis
