NCSF ALL UNIT EXAMS (All possible questions with 100% correct answers)

The ability of vessels to expand and contract to accommodate blood pressure fluctuations is known as ______________. correct answers vascular compliance Which of the following actions would have the greatest positive impact on your client's health and well-being? correct answers quitting smoking Hypertension causes a cascade of events that lead to the blockage of arteries from plaque termed ________. correct answers atherosclerosis Your client was advised by her physician to begin an exercise program to reduce her high blood pressure. During her last evaluation it was measured at 141/92 mmHg. After 3 months of regular aerobic activity, what is a realistic blood pressure measurement to expect upon re-evaluation? correct answers 130/84 mmHg What type of fat storage is considered a high risk factor for cardiovascular disease? correct answers visceral VO2max correlates to both disease risk and lifespan making __________ the most important type of exercise for health. correct answers cardiovascular training Why does a high-sugar diet increase the risk for obesity? correct answers sugar increases insulin which inhibits lipolysis When programming resistance training, general guidelines all suggest the minimum frequency for total-body work is ____ per week? correct answers twice While health maintenance requires physical activity equivalents of 1,000 kcal per week, for fitness-level protection that number increases to ______ kcals per week. correct answers 2,000 Which is a key performance-related component of fitness for active aging? correct answers muscular power Routine, moderate-intensity jogging will have what affect on one's blood lipid profile? correct answers HDL will increase Which of the following would have the greatest impact on health for an individual who is overweight and inactive? correct answers adding daily physical activity What is the correct movement of the glenohumeral joint during the tricep pushdown exercise? correct answers no joint movement