NASM CPT 7 end of chapter questions

What is an OPEN-ENDED QUESTION

A non-directive question that can't be answered with a simple yes or no

What does the term UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION (USP) refer to?

A set of specific skills or traits that are highlighted during a sales presentation

What is the optimal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet?

About 4:1

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Certified Personal Trainers are those who can do which of the following?

Adapt to each client's communication preferences and coaching needs

What term is used to describe metabolic adaptations and changes in energy expenditure as a result of changes in energy intake?

Adaptive thermogenesis

What is the primary energy-providing molecule in the human body?

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

At what point should a client's first exercise program be designed?

After the initial consultation

What does the SCOPE OF PRACTICE represent?

All the things a professional can do within the legal boundaries of their job title

What are cognitive strategies intended to do?

Alter the way someone thinks about an activity

What is the defining feature of the CONTEMPLATION PHASE?

Ambivalence

Ventilatory threshold 1 (VT1)

The point at which the body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources.

Ventilatory threshold 2 (VT2)

The point where glucose provides nearly all of the energy for the activity.

Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY benefit of becoming a Certified Personal Trainer?

The relatively low cost of starting a business

What is one of the MOST IMPORTANT things about psychology and its relationship with fitness and wellness?

The role it plays in the behavioral change process

Why does NASM recommend fitness professionals measure resting heart rate (RHR) at the radial pulse versus the carotid pulse?

The vagus nerve lies adjacent to the carotid artery, and pressure on this nerve can slow a client's heart rate response

What term is used to describe the physiological process by which the body maintains a relatively constant internal temperature?

Thermoregulation

Which of the following MOST ACCURATELY describes the role of a Certified personal trainer?

To design safe and effective exercise programs to help clients reach health, wellness, and fitness goals

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a professional certfication?

To ensure individuals can perform the tasks required by a specific job category

Match each term with its intended effect Transitional summaries Linking summaries Collecting summaries Affirmations

Transitional summaries - wrap up a session or announce a shift in focus Linking summaries - tie together information the client has presented Collecting summaries - continue the client's thoughts and add momentum to the conversation Affirmation - share positive statements about. character strengths

MATCH each term with the correct description. Triglycerides Saturated fats Unsaturated fats Phospholipids Sterols

Triglycerides - The chemical substrate form in which most fat exists in food as well as in the body Saturated fats - A type of fat which has no double bonds in its chemical structure Unsaturated fats - A type of fat that has at least one "double bond" in its chemical structure Phospholipids - A type of fat comprised of glycerol, two fatty acid chains, and a phosphate group Sterols - A group of fats with a ringlike structure

TRUE OR FALSE? It is important for all assessments to be sequenced in a specific order to help guarantee accurate results.

True

What is the MOST VALID measurement of aerobic fitness?

VO2max

Which of the following is a FAT-SOUBLE vitamin?

Vitamin K

What Organization functions as the international public health agency of the United Nations?

World Health Organization (WHO)

For conversion purposes, how many calories equals 1 pound (about 0.5 kilogram) of body fat?

3500 calories

Of the 20 amino acids used by the human body, how many are called ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS?

9

At what rate does NASM award continuing education units?

0.1 per contact hour

MATCH each term with the correct description. Amino acids Essential amino acid Minerals Vitamins

Amino acids - Organic building blocks of proteins containing both a carboxyl and an amino group Essential amino acid - An amino acid that must be obtained through the diet, as the body is not able to make it Minerals - Inorganic, natural substances, some of which are essential in human nutrition Vitamins - Organic compounds required in small quantities to support growth and metabolic processes

What are the two MOST COMMON issues at the foot and ankle complex?

Ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis

What is the field of study of the measurement of living humans for purposes of understanding human physical variation in size, weight, and proportion?

Anthropometry

Match each term with the correct definition Appearance imagery Energy imagery Self-talk Mental imagery

Appearance imagery - Mental pictures of visible physical or health-related outcomes Energy imagery - Mental pictures that increase drive and/or relieve stress Self-talk - Internal dialogue in which the individual interprets feelings and perceptions Mental imagery - Mental pictures of any type of internalized experiences

Which principle assumes that the volume of fluid displaced by an object is equivalent to the volume of the object fully immersed in that fluid or to the specific fraction of the volume below the surface?

Archimedes' principle

Match each allied health professional with their job description Athletic trainer Licensed massage therapist Physical therapist Chiropractor

Athletic trainer - A professional who often works alongside physicians and medical technicians to help diagnose and treat sports injuries Licensed massage therapist - A professional who is licensed to therapeutically manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body through physical touch Physical therapist - a practitioner who is educated in many areas of physical rehabilitation Chiropractor - A licensed healthcare professional who primarily deals with conditions relating to spinal alignment

Match each term with the correct definition Autonomy Intrinsic motivation Adherence Self-efficacy

Autonomy - acting in accordance with how one wants to behave Intrinsic motivation - when people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction Adherence - the level of commitment to a behavior or plan of action Self-efficacy - One's belief they can complete a task, goal, or performance

What is the MOST PRACTICAL measurement of overweight and obesity?

BMI

Match each term with the correct description Blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure Systolic blood pressure

Blood pressure - The outward pressure exerted by the blood on the vessel walls Diastolic blood pressure - The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between beats Systolic blood pressure - The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting

Which of the following represents the measurement of a person's weight relative to their height?

Body mass index (BMI)

Which of the following is a MAJOR MINERAL?

Calcium

Which of the following is a waxy, fat-like substance found in bodily cells?

Cholesterol

What term is used to describe a protein source that provides all essential amino acids?

Complete protein

Match each level of the Stages of Change model with the correct description Contemplation Maintenance Action Precontemplation Preparation

Contemplation - the individual does not currently exercise but is planning to start within Maintenance - the individual has been exercising consistently for 6 months or more Action - the individual has been exercising regularly but for less than 6 months Precontemplation - the individual does not exercise and is not planning to start within the next 6 months Preparation - the individual is planning to begin exercising soon, has taken steps toward it, and may be sporadically exercising

Which of the following chronic diseases is the leading cause of death in both men and women?

Coronary Artery Disease

Which of the following health indicator is reflected in the PAR-Q+ and pre-participation process?

Desired exercise intensity

MATCH each term with the correct description. Disaccharides Polysaccharides Monosaccharides Starch

Disaccharides - Two monosaccharides joined together to form a simple sugar Polysaccharides - Carbohydrates composed of long chains of glucose units Monosaccharides - The simplest form of carbohydrate; single sugar molecules Starch - The storage form of carbohydrate in plants

Match each term with its correct definition Disease Mortality Homeostasis Morbidity

Disease - Any abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of a part of the body Mortality - A state or a risk of death or dying Homeostasis - The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium Morbidity - The state of having disease

For CPT working for a commercial facility, what is frequently a benefit of completing continuing education?

Earning a higher pay rate

How are buying decisions PRIMARILY driven

Emotionally

What does the term COMPANIONSHIP SUPPORT refer to?

Engaging in a behavior with another individual

How often are NASM CPT REQUIRED to complete a specific amount of continuing education to keep their certification active and valid?

Every 2 years

What term is used to describe the state in which the body's metabolism is elevated after exercise?

Excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)

MATCH each movement impairment with the OSHA view used to assess it. Excessive forward lean of the torso Feet externally rotating (turning out) Knee valgus Arms falling forward

Excessive forward lean of the torso - Lateral view Feet externally rotating (turning out) - Anterior view Knee valgus - Anterior view Arms falling forward - Lateral view

Match each term with the correct definition Extrinsic motivation Intrinsic motivation Motivation Amotivation

Extrinsic motivation - when someone participates in an activity or behavior for some type of reward or recognition from others Intrinsic motivation - when people engage in an activity or behavior because they feel a sense of satisfaction Motivation - the intensity and direction of someone's effort to participate in an activity or engage in behavior Amotivation - when someone is not motivated to engage in an activity or behavior

TRUE OR FALSE? Fitness assessments that do not require physical exertion (such as the measurement of RHR, blood pressure, or body composition) should always be conducted after more vigorous fitness assessments (such as those that measure aerobic fitness, strength, or power output).

False

TRUE of FALSE? The scope of practice for a fitness professional dictates that they can prescribe specific meal plans to clients.

False

What term describes the measure of how quickly a carbohydrate will raise an individual's glucose levels when consumed on its own, irrespective of the amount eaten?

Glycemic index

What metabolic process that occurs in the cytosol of a cell is responsible for converting glucose into pyruvate and adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?

Glycolysis

Which type of screening tool is used to evaluate the benefits and risks associated with starting any type of exercise that is strenuous in nature?

Health risk assessment (HRA)

What does the term MOOD refer to?

How someone feels over the long term

MATCH each term with the correct description. Hypotonic Isotonic Hypertonic

Hypotonic - A solution with a lower solute load/concentration than body fluids Isotonic - A solution with a solute load/concentration similar to that of body fluids Hypertonic - A solution with a higher solute load/concentration than body fluids

What is NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

Information derived from bodily clues, not speaking

Match each type of social support with the appropriate example Instrumental Emotional Informational Companionship

Instrumental - paying for someone's gym membership Emotional - encouraging someone to exercise Informational - giving sound advice about how to achieve optimal fitness Companionship - Finding physically active options for social gatherings

Any form of exercise can be defined by what two factors?

Intensity and duration

What does the phrase "training under the table" refer to?

Joining a gym to offer personal training directly to other members

MATCH each term with the correct description. Ketosis Ketoacidosis Exogenous ketones Insulin resistance

Ketosis - A state of carbohydrate depletion where the liver manufactures ketone bodies to meet energy demands Ketoacidosis - Metabolic acidosis induced by very high levels of ketone bodies Exogenous ketones - solated ketone bodies usually consumed in supplement form Insulin resistance - The inability of the cells to respond to insulin

Which law of thermodynamics states that energy in a system cannot be created or destroyed but can only be converted from one form to another?

The first law of thermodynamics

MATCH each term with the correct description. Knee valgus Knee varus Pes planus distortion syndrome Lower crossed syndrome

Knee valgus - Knees collapse inward Knee varus - Knees bow outward Pes planus distortion syndrome - Postural syndrome characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips Lower crossed syndrome - Postural syndrome characterized by anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lumbar lordosis

Which of the following is a top barrier to exercise, evident among adults of all ages?

Lack of time

What enzyme is responsible for most of the breakdown of ingested lipids into fatty acids?

Lipoprotein lipase

Which performance assessment is designed to test lateral speed and agility?

Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)

What term refers to all the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself?

Metabolism

Which of the following is the part of the cell that uses nutrients to create energy for the cell?

Mitochondrion

Which term refers to a state where muscles on each side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships?

Muscle imbalance

What does the push-up test measure?

Muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement

MATCH each term with the correct definition. Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) Exercise activity thermogenesis (EAT) Resting metabolic rate (RMR) Thermic effect of food (TEF)

Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) - Energy expenditure through daily activities outside of structured exercise Exercise activity thermogenesis (EAT) - The calories expended through structured exercise or training Resting metabolic rate (RMR) - The rate at which the body expends energy when fasted and at complete rest Thermic effect of food (TEF) - The energy required to digest, absorb, and process nutrients that are consumed

What is the official term for a statement that maintains that a food has a specific nutritional property or provides a specific benefit?

Nutrition claim

What is, perhaps, the MOST CHALLENGING of the public health problems faced today?

Obesity, due to poor diet and physical activity

What is typically the first movement assessment used for most clients?

Overhead squat assessment

What are the phases of the OPT model in order?

Phase 1 - Stabilization Endurance Phase 2 - Strength Endurance Phase 3 - Muscular development Phase 4 - Maximal Strength Phase 5 - Power

What term is used to describe the number of total calories expended per day divided by the resting metabolic expenditure?

Physical activity level (PAL)

What are the Four P's of marketing?

Product, price, promotion, and place

Match each component of the NASM Code of Professional Conduct with an associated action or responsibility Professionalism Business practice Confidentiality Legal and Ethical

Professionalism - Treat each colleague and client with the utmost respect and dignity Business practice - maintain adequate liability insurance Confidentiality - Store and dispose of client records in a secure manner Legal and ethical - Accept complete responsibility for one's actions

MATCH the energy-yielding unit with the appropriate amount of energy per gram. Protein Carbohydrate Alcohol Lipid

Protein - 4 calories Carbohydrate - 4 calories Alcohol - 7 Calories Lipid - 9 calories

What is necessary to market a candidate's skills to obtain an in-person interview?

Resume

Which of the following is one of the strongest determinants of physical activity in adults?

Self-efficacy

What trap do new exercisers often fall into?

Setting goals that are unrealistic

What does the term shoulder impingement syndrome refer to?

Shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tissues rubbing against the acromion bone

Which of the following is our most restorative tool?

Sleep

What are the two categories of fiber?

Soluble and insoluble

Which of the following assessments is designed to estimate the one-repetition maximum for the squat exercise?

Squat strength assessment

Which of the following assessments can be used by Certified Personal Trainers as recruitment tools for prospective clients?

Static postural and overhead squat assessments

Which assessment provides insight into deviations from optimal alignment of the body in a standing posture?

Static postural assessment

MATCH each term to the correct description. Static posture Dynamic posture Optimal movement Movement impairments

Static posture - The positioning of the musculoskeletal system while the body is motionless Dynamic posture - The alignment of the body while in motion Optimal movement - Moving in a biomechanically efficient manner that maximizes muscle recruitment and minimizes injury risk Movement impairments - Abnormal movement patterns that can indicate possible muscle imbalances or mobility limitations

Match each condition with the appropriate component of a SWOT analysis Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat

Strength - Having the NASM-CPT credential Weakness - Feeling uncomfortable asking clients for money Opportunity - Taking a workshop on sales and marketing for fitness professionals Threat - Having limited space in which to train clients

What is another term for VAGUE GOALS?

Subjective goals

Match each term with the correct definition Sustain talk Motivational interviewing Self-discrepancy Change talk

Sustain talk - talk that represents and predicts movement away from behavior change Motivational interviewing - A client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence Self-discrepancy - An internal conflict that occurs when an individual compares their actual self with their ideal self Change talk - talk that reflects movement toward behavior talk

What does the term DECISIONAL BALANCE refer to?

The client's weighing of the pros and cons of changing a behavior

What does the term evidence-based practice refer to?

The conscientious use of current research making decisions about client care

Generally speaking, what does psychology influence regarding fitness and wellness on any given day?

The decision to be physically active or not

Within the fitness industry, what does the term PROSPECT refer to?

an individual who has identified a potential client

What do the health benefits of exercise depend on?

long-term commitment