NASM CPT 2023 Practice Exam Questions with Complete Solutions Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane? - Correct Answer Gluteus medius How can systolic blood pressure be defined? - Correct Answer The pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is contracting; the first (top) number recorded Which of the following defines the general goal or outcome of training in zone 1? - Correct Answer Develop an appropriate aerobic base The drawing-in maneuver increases activation of what muscle? - Correct Answer Transverse abdominis The field of psychology focuses on which of the following domains? - Correct Answer The mind and behavior What do you visualize to detect the movement impairment of knee valgus? - Correct Answer The knees collapsing inward Which type of motivation would be characterized by a client who enjoys the process of becoming more fit? - Correct Answer Intrinsic motivation What is osteoporosis? - Correct Answer A disease in which the density and quality of bone tissue is reduced, causing bones to become weak and fragile Which of the following modalities has the potential to be used effectively in every phase of the OPT model? - Correct Answer Cable machines What part of a SMART goal involves being able to track progress? - Correct Answer Measurable Which of the following statements is true about proprietary blends? - Correct Answer Proprietary blends should typically be avoided, as the precise amount of each ingredient is not disclosed.What are the two components of a sarcomere? - Correct Answer actin and myosin What statement best describes a mid-market health club? - Correct Answer A health club that provides all the features of low-cost clubs and additional amenities like higher- end locker rooms, snack and supplement sales, and group fitness workouts included in the price of membership 1 / 3
For effective weight loss, how many calories should obese clients expend per exercise session? - Correct Answer 200 to 300 kcal Which of the following can cause undue fatigue, increase the risk of injury, and potentially lead to burnout? - Correct Answer Overtraining Which of the following is a recommendation when assessing skinfold measurements? - Correct Answer 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.Competitive athletes who performed balance training exercises reduced the risk of which injury by 46%? - Correct Answer Ankle sprains Which term best describes a class of chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated decline of lung function? - Correct Answer Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Which muscle would you be targeting for SMR if you placed the roller along the front and slightly lateral (outside) part of the upper thigh (just below the pelvis)? - Correct Answer Tensor fascia latae You hear a client remark that she does not want to include any fat in her diet because she wants to avoid gaining weight. How might you respond, while staying within your scope of practice? - Correct Answer Some fats are essential and required in the diet for important physiological processes. Avoiding all fats might lead to deficiencies.Which of the following terms can be defined as relating to one side of the body? - Correct Answer Unilateral Extreme dietary restrictions may increase risk for what? - Correct Answer Vitamin and mineral deficiencies Which of the following is considered one of the Four Horsemen of Fitness? - Correct Answer Medicine ball A long-term client has recently indicated that she wants to start training for a fitness competition and, due to her competitive nature, she indicates that she wants to win.Which type of motivation is driving her? - Correct Answer Extrinsic motivation A client is performing a push-up exercise with a 4-3-2-1 repetition tempo. For how many seconds is the eccentric muscle action performed? - Correct Answer 4 seconds What is a regression for the box jump-up with stabilization? - Correct Answer Squat jump with stabilization 2 / 3
What is adaptive thermogenesis? - Correct Answer Metabolic adaptations and changes in energy expenditure due to changes in energy intake What is the definition of anthropometry? - Correct Answer The field of study of the measurement of living humans for purposes of understanding human physical variation in size, weight, and proportion Scoliosis refers to deviations of the spine in which plane of motion? - Correct Answer Frontal plane Asking a client to balance on an unstable surface while barefoot would challenge which system? - Correct Answer Somatosensory system When NASM recommends relying on the current best information in making decisions about client care, what is it referring to? - Correct Answer Evidence-based practice Which of the following is considered a component of NEAT? - Correct Answer Walking How many calories are in 1 gram of protein? - Correct Answer 4 calories Which vitamin is the most transient? - Correct Answer Vitamin C You have a youth client. What training frequency is most recommended for a young athlete performing SAQ? - Correct Answer 1 to 3 times per week What activity is especially beneficial for combating the loss of muscle mass, power, and strength for aging adults? - Correct Answer Resistance training Which pressing exercise would be appropriate for someone who has high levels of upper-body strength but has no equipment because they are traveling? - Correct Answer Handstand push-up The body can adapt to new demands while becoming stronger and more resilient through which exercise programming approach? - Correct Answer Progressive overload Calcium is often associated with bone health, but why is it also important for muscular function? - Correct Answer It stimulates actin and myosin activity.Contraction of the hamstring and rectus abdominis muscles create what motion of the pelvis in the sagittal plane? - Correct Answer Posterior pelvic tilt A client is asked, "Why do you want to lose weight?" This is an example of what kind of question? - Correct Answer Open-ended Agility plus which of the following concepts are separate but related concepts that both fit underneath the umbrella of agility training? - Correct Answer Change of direction
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