NASM Final Exams Questions With
Correct Answers
What is the following recommendation for caffeine intake for performance enhancement? -
answer3-6 mg/kg
A client has been performing cardiorespiratory exercise for four weeks. Which of the following
physiologic adaptations should the personal tra...
What is the following recommendation for caffeine intake for performance enhancement? -
answer✔✔3-6 mg/kg
A client has been performing cardiorespiratory exercise for four weeks. Which of the following
physiologic adaptations should the personal trainer expect to observe in the client? -
answer✔✔Improved ability of muscles to use oxygen
In which plane of motion does a hammer curl occur? - answer✔✔Sagittal
As the velocity of a muscular contraction increases, the ability to produce force increases for
which part of the muscle action spectrum? - answer✔✔Eccentric
For the best results, how should calcium supplements be consumed? - answer✔✔Spaced
throughout the day
For which activity is the oxidative system primarily used? - answer✔✔Jogging for 30 minutes
Which of the following micronutrients should be at low levels or absent in a multivitamin? -
answer✔✔Calcium
What is the body's motor response to internal and external environmental stimuli called? -
answer✔✔Motor behavior
Which term is defined as the normal extensibility of all soft tissues that allow the full range of
motion of a joint? - answer✔✔Flexibility
The rate of force production relates to the ability of muscles to do which of the following? -
answer✔✔Exert maximal force output in a minimal amount of time
What refers to the weight and movements placed on the body? - answer✔✔Mechanical
specificity
Which term refers to the amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction -
answer✔✔Stroke volume
Which muscle is responsible for concentrically accelerating plantar flexion? -
answer✔✔Gastrocnemius
To which of the following do the local core stabilizers attach? - answer✔✔Vertebrae
Increased force output of the synergists for hip extension to compensate for the weakened
gluteus maximus is an example of which of the following? - answer✔✔Synergistic dominance
Horizontal abduction involves the movement of the arm or thigh in the transverse plane from
which of the following positions to a lateral position? - answer✔✔Anterior
Which of the following refers to a position on or toward the front of the body? -
answer✔✔Anterior
What is the recommended daily intake for carbohydrates? - answer✔✔6-10 g/kg body weight
The gastrocnemius is responsible for concentrically accelerating which of the following? -
answer✔✔Ankle plantarflexion
What is the gastrocnemius responsible for eccentrically decelerating - answer✔✔Dorsiflexion
Which of the following is true for the upper extremity strength assessment? - answer✔✔Client
should warm-up with up to 8-10 repetitions using light resistance
Which of the following muscles is most likely overactive if a client's head protrudes forward
during the pushing assessment? - answer✔✔Levator scapulae
Which of the following is considered a subjective assessment? - answer✔✔Lifestyle and medical
history questionnaire
What is the most accurate time of day to conduct a resting heart rate measurement? -
answer✔✔Upon waking in the morning
The Rockport walk test is used to determine which of the following? - answer✔✔Estimated
oxygen consumption
Knee injuries involving ligaments lead to which of the following? - answer✔✔A decrease in the
neural control to muscles that stabilize the patella
Which of the following is a site for testing in the Durnin-Womersley percent body fat test? -
answer✔✔Iliac crest
During the pushing assessment, the client's shoulders elevate. What strengthening exercise is
most appropriate? - answer✔✔Ball cobra
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