NASM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS LATEST 2023

NASM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS LATEST 2023 The Golgi tendon organ is an essential component of static stretching because it Prevents muscle from being placed under excessive tension What is the correct force-couple relationship that allows for the upward rotation of the scapula? Upper trapezius and lower portions of the serratus anterior Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs through? pulmonary arteries Dynamic stretching improves soft tissue extensibility by using...? reciprocal inhibition The oxidative system is primarily used when a client... jogs for 30 min What would aid the primary respiratory muscles in breathing after a set of maximum effort sprints? Scalenes When an exercise is high intensity and lasts about 10 seconds, which of the following energy pathways is predominantly in use? ATP-PC A client who is practicing repeated squat exercises in order to create permanent changes in her technique is exhibiting? motor learning What stimulates muscle fibers to go through a series of steps that initiate muscle contractions? acetylcholine What exercise uses a ball-and-socket joint as the primary mover? seated dumbbell lateral raise The body's ability to differentiate between walking on concrete and walking on sand is an example of what function of the nervous system? sensory If a client exhibits increased force output of his hamstrings and adductor magnus to compensate for a weakened gluteus maximus during hip extension, this is an example of...? synergistic dominance If a client squats with his feet excessively externally rotated, it is evidence of....? altered arthrokinematics What is considered the functional unit of muscle? sacromere Which structure of the skeletal muscle contains a combination of glycogen, fats, minerals, and oxygen-binding myoglobin? sacroplasm What is considered one method to estimate maximum heart rate of a client? subtract clients age from 220 After performing a 3-minute step test, it is determined that a client falls in the "below average" category for cardiovascular fitness. What is the appropriate starting zone for the client? zone one What muscle is probably under active if a client's support or standing leg falls inward during a single-leg squat assessment? Gluteus medius A trainer is working with a senior client. The trainer should be aware of what physiological characteristics? Decreased lean body mass A clients head protrudes during a pulling assessment. What muscle should be stretched? Sternocleimastoid What describes the purpose of the Davies test assessment? Assessing upper body agility and stabilization During the overhead squat assessment, the clients arms fall forward. What muscle is considered over active? Pectoralis minor The clients feet turn out when performing the overhead squat assessment. What is one over active muscle? Lateral gastrocnemius Why is it crucial to have a client complete the PAR-Q? It helps detect any possible cardio respiratory disfunction A personal trainer observes that a client leans forward excessively while performing an overhead squat. Based on this observation, the appropriate action is to... Static stretch the soeus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, and abdominal complex What muscle is most likely over active if a clients head protrudes forward during the pushing assessment? Levator scapulae In order to ensure accuracy while taking resting heart rate, it's best that all three tests be taken... At the same time each day. What assessment is commonly used in exercise physiology laboratories to measure body fat composition? Hydrostatic weighing During a standing pulling assessment, a client compensates by moving his head forward. What static stretch would be appropriate for this client? Levator scapulae What assessment would be most appropriate to determine an athletes maximal strength capabilities of the upper body pressing musculature? Bench press 1RM test What auditory cue would be considered most appropriate for a trainer to use with a client performing a stability ball crunch? "Perform a chin tuck to take stress off your neck" What technique introduces greater risk than a benefit for a new senior client? Arching quadriceps stretch What statement is correct regarding poor spotting technique for a client using dumbbells? Spot at the clients wrists An obese client who has been diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) should be advised to Strive for 20 to 30 min of continuous aerobic exercise daily An appropriate progression to a two-arm dumbbell chest press on a stability ball for a client training in a phase 1 opt program? Alternating arm dumbbell chest press on a stability ball For a client currently training in the hypertrophy phase of the opt model, which phase of the flexibility continuum would be most appropriate? Active A client is placing pressure on his calf musculature using a foam roll. What stretching technique is the client using? Self myofascial release A client indicates he is taking beta-blockers for hypertension. During phase 1 of the opt model, the trainer should...? Avoid prone position Which foam stretching should be used to decrease muscle spindle activity of a tight muscle before and after physical activity? Static stretching A personal trainer is working with a 65 year old client who is sedentary. What SAQ drill would be appropriate for this client? Stand Up to Figure 8 The prper balance progression to increase a clients proprioception is which of the following? Two-leg stable, single-leg stable, two-leg unstable, single-leg unstable What is the proper ending position of the back leg during a Cable Rotation? Triple extension Which of the following is the correct kinetic chain checkpoint for the single-leg squat? Knee is in line with the second and third toe. Knee is in line with the medial border of the big toe. Knee is in line with teh fourth toe. Knee is in line with the lateral border of the fifth toe. Knee is in line with the second and third toe. Which of the following exercises is most appropriate for the goal of targeting the local core stabilizers? Incline reverse crunch Prone Iso-abs Overhead medicine ball throws Back exstention Prone iso abs Which of the follwing warm up srageties is most appropriate for a client in the stabilixation level of the opt model? Step 1. cardiorespiratory exercise, step 2. static stretching, step 3. self-myofascial release Step 1. active-isolated stretching, step 2. dynamic stretching, step 3. cardiorespiratory exercise Step 1. static stretching, step 2. active isolated stretching, step 3. dynamic stretching Step 1. self-myofascial release, step 2. static stretching, step 3. cardiorespiratory exercise Step 1. self-myofascial release, step 2. static stretching, step 3. cardiorespiratory