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NASM CES FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ( VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ ||BRAND NEW!!
FINAL Posture and dynamic movement assesments reveal excessive elbow flexion. What muscle group should be lengthened? - ANSWER- Elbow Flexors
What is the name of the upper arm bone? - ANSWER- Humerus
You instruct your client to lie on their back and place a small towel roll under their head. Then you instruct them to perform a chin tuck followed by raising their head 1 inch off of the towel roll. What muscle group are you targeting in this activation exercise when they raise their head off the towel roll? - ANSWER- Deep cervical flexors
What joint is located between the first cervical vertebrae and the skull? - ANSWER- Atlanto-occipital joint
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How can forward head posture influence the position of the pelvis? - ANSWER- It can cause the pelvis to tilt anteriorly
How many vertebrae make up the cervical spine? - ANSWER- 7
What are the six dimensions of wellness as defined by the National Wellness Institute? - ANSWER- Occupational, Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual, and Emotional
What muscle changes may occur as a result of a chronically inhibited neural drive? - ANSWER- The muscle on the opposing side of the joint would pull it into a lengthened state
A client is in her second trimester of pregnancy and wants to foam roll her legs and upper back. What should the fitness professional consider before prescribing the myofascial intervention? - ANSWER- The fitness professional should consult the MD
What are the common neurophysiological mechanisms of myofascial rolling that result in decreased pain? - ANSWER- Roller pressure may modulate pain through stimulation of muscle and cutaneous receptors, afferent central nocioceptive pathways (gate theory of pain), and descending anti- nocioceptive pathways (diffuse noxious inhibitory control) 2 / 4
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What is the most appropriate duration for a dynamic stretching warm-up? - ANSWER- Greater than 90 seconds
According to recent research, which of the following may lead to increased core activation during a plank? - ANSWER- Performing a posterior pelvic tilt
The combination of enhanced motor unit activation, synchronization, and firing rate is known to increase what at that specific muscle? - ANSWER- Strength
Which statement most accurately describes the potential impact a previous low-back injury could have on a client? - ANSWER- Reduced proprioception
What are common overactive/shortened muscles in the upper body? - ANSWER- Cervical extensors, pectorals, upper trapezius and levator scapula
What issue can occur follwing an acute injury that leads to an altered posture and movement patterns? - ANSWER- Chronic muscle imbalances
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Which muscle would be considered overactive/shortened, leading to a heel rise during the overhead squat assesment? - ANSWER- Quadriceps complex
Why might a fitness professional choose to use ankle mobility screening on a client? - ANSWER- If the client demonstrates feet turning out that was corrected by the heels elevated modification
When screening the lumbo-pelvic hip complex, which tests should the fitness professional begin with? - ANSWER- Lumbar flexion and extension
Which test is indicated if a client is unable to straighten their arms overhead? - ANSWER- Elbow and wrist extension
A client that presents with over-pronation and limited ankle mobility is at risk for which injury or condition? - ANSWER- Achilles Tendinopathy
An over-supinated/inverted foot-typically presents as which of the following? - ANSWER- Rigid
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