NASM CPT FINAL EXAM 2022-2024 NASM CPT FINAL

NASM CPT FINAL EXAM 2022-2024/ NASM CPT FINAL

EXAM LATEST EXAM 2022-2024 QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS |GRADED A+

What are essential amino acids?

Select one:

• Amino acids responsible for protein synthesis
• Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body
• Amino acids that must be consumed because they cannot be created by the body
• The only type of amino acid found in protein sources
• ANSWER-- c. Amino acids that must be consumed because they cannot be

created by the body

What is the principle of specificity?

• The body's ability to naturally sense its general orientation and relative position

of its parts

• The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable

equilibrium

• A principle stating that the body will adapt to the specific demands that are

placed on it

• The phenomenon by which acute muscle force generation is increased as a result

of the inner contraction of the muscle

• ANSWER-- C. A principle stating that the body will adapt to the specific

demands that are placed on it

Which upper-body yoga stretch is considered controversial and may be a risk for injury?

Select one:

• Cat pose
• Downward dog pose
• Plow pose
• Bound angle pose - ANSWER-- C. plow pose

What is the anatomical term that describes something positioned on the opposite side of the body?

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• Lateral
• Contralateral
• Posterior
• Ipsilateral
• ANSWER-- B. contralateral

What blood pressure is reflective of a hypertensive crisis?

Select one:

• A reading of 130 to 139 mm Hg systolic or 80 to 89 mm Hg diastolic
• A systolic reading greater than 180 mm Hg and/or a diastolic reading greater

than 120 mm Hg

• A reading of 120 to 129 mm Hg systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic
• A systolic reading of 140 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic of 90 mm Hg or higher
• ANSWER-- B. A systolic reading greater than 180 mm Hg and/or a diastolic

reading greater than 120 mm Hg

What are the two physiological responses that can occur from myofascial rolling?

Select one:

• Davis's law and Wolf's law
• Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and increased strength
• Pain response and muscle spasm
• Mechanical and neurophysiological response
• ANSWER-- d. Mechanical and neurophysiological response

What is a key characteristic of plyometric exercise?

Select one:

• Slow and controlled movements
• A faster tempo, similar to daily life
• Use of heavy weights
• Stabilization of the LPHC
• ANSWER-- d. Stabilization of the LPHC

What artery is used to measure blood pressure?

Select one:

• Carotid artery
• Brachial artery
• Radial artery
• Femoral artery
• ANSWER-- b. brachial artery
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In what training zone would you be exercising at a vigorous to very hard intensity, where talking is limited to infrequent, short phrases?

Select one:

• Zone 1
• Zone 4
• Zone 2
• Zone 3
• ANSWER-- d. zone 3

Which muscles are typically overactive in association with upper crossed syndrome?

Select one:

• Upper trapezius
• Lower trapezius
• Hip flexors
• Adductor complex
• ANSWER-- a. upper trapezius

How is heart rate collected during the YMCA 3-minute step test to evaluate the cardiorespiratory fitness level of an individual?

Select one:

• It is measured over a 20-second count immediately following the test.
• It is measured over a 10-second count during the last 30 seconds of the test.
• It is measured over a 30-second count during the last minute of the test.
• It is measured over a 60-second count immediately following the test.
• ANSWER-- d. It is measured over a 60-second count immediately following the

test.

What statement best describes a nonprofit health club?

Select one:

• A health club that offers a low-price membership, often including very few

amenities other than access to exercise equipment

• A health club that offers complimentary memberships and free childcare

services for low-income families

• A health club that uses revenue from fitness programs and memberships to cover

operational costs, improve facilities, and fund a wide range of community-based initiatives

• A health club that features multiple group-fitness studio options and provides a

selection of high-end amenities like towels and complimentary personal hygiene products, cafes, pools, sports courts, and childcare services 3 / 4

• ANSWER-- c. A health club that uses revenue from fitness programs and

memberships to cover operational costs, improve facilities, and fund a wide range of community-based initiatives

Which of the following is a component of quickness training?

Select one:

• Speed
• Acceleration
• Assessment of visual stimuli
• Stride rate
• ANSWER-- c. Assessment of visual stimuli

Which of the following is true of protein shakes?

Select one:

• They are required to build muscle.
• They are dangerous and should be avoided.
• They are convenient options for increasing protein intake.
• They are a poor choice for recovery.
• ANSWER-- c. They are convenient options for increasing protein intake.

With SAQ training, what is the recommended number of sets of each drill for young athletes to perform?

Select one:

• 7 to 9 sets
• 5 or 6 sets
• 0 sets
• 1 to 4 sets
• ANSWER-- d. 1 to 4 sets

Which of these is considered the most advanced plyometric exercise?

Select one:

• Ice skaters
• Box jumps
• Depth jumps
• Single-leg hops
• ANSWER-- c. Depth jumps

Which of these joint movements is part of backside mechanics?

Select one:

• Hip extension
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