NFPT Exam ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT SPRING FALL-2022/2023 SOLUTION GUARANTEED GRADE A+

When spotting a client doing barbell squats, the trainer should be positoined where? - A. In front of the client. B. At the side of the client. C. Behind the client D. Away from the client. C. A soft tissue structure called a ligament connects what? - A. Muscle to bone B. Bone to bone C. Muscle to organ D. Bone to organ A. Which of the following is BEST recommended for an obese and sedentary client? - A. Lunges. B. Olympic lifts. C. Plyometric training D. Low intensity aerobics D. Which of the following would be the MOST professional way for a trainer to resolve a conflict with an angry client? - A. Ignore the conflict and risk angering the client more. B. Immediately terminate the relationship and refuse and reconciliation. C. Call another trainer over and then discuss the conflict openly on the gym floor. D. Listen to the client's complaint in private and discuss resolution options. D. The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) provides the certified personal trainer (CPT) the basis to determine the what? - A. Proper caloric intake for meeting the client's goal. B. Client's body mass. C. Adequate repetition range for the client's weight loss. Client's healthy heart rate. A. Which of the following is a bio-mechanical term? - A. Circulation B. Retraction C. Respiration D. Adaptation A. The result of regular resistance exercises lends to an increase in what? - A. Basal Metabolic Rate. B. Low Density Lipoproteins C. Resting heart rate D. Blood pressure A. The external factors in stress management upon the body are termed by what? - A. Physical B. Emotional C. Environmental D. Psychological C. The three-minute step test is BEST used to assess what fitness component? - A. Strength B. Flexibility C. Muscular endurance D. Cardiovascular endurance. D. Faster repetitions with lighter weights typically increase what? - A. Contractile strength B. Flexibility C. Contractile speed D. Hypertrophy D. How much work capacity is lost at 2% dehydration? - A. 1-3% B. 5-8% C. 12-15% D. 20-23% B. The Valsalva maneuver is generally used by who? - A. Aerobic athletes ensuring increased heart rate. B. Anaerobic athletes incorporating a 12-15 repetition range. C. Anaerobic athletes during maximum explosion. D. Endurance athletes experiencing impaired respiratory capacity. C. Lifestyle choices such as smoking, alcohol abuse, lack of sleep, and constant exposure to negative stress often lead to what? - A. Poor health, negative weight loss, poor concentration, and an overall decrease in health. B. An increased sense of well-being, positive attitude, and an increase in general fitness level. C. Lower body fat content, increased muscle growth, and lower cholesterol. D. An increase in general cardiovascular fitness. A. The Karvonen method calculates what? - A. Optimum Training Heart Rate (THR). B. One repetition maximum (1RM). C. Oxygen capacity (VO2 MAX). D. Range of Motion (ROM). C. Selecting a weight that can be controlled throughout the entire ROM, in strict form; barely being able to complete four repetitions with absolutely no forced repetitions. Sufficient between-set recovery will allow for the performance of the same number of repetitions in the following sets in this particular movement. This statement describes which training principle? - A. Rest/Pause B. Overload C. Negative D. Circuit B. When testing for ROM, it is MOST important to what? - A. Massage the muscle groups surrounding the joint. B. Use gentle force to guide the joint through ROM. C. Allow the client to perform the ROM without assistance. D. Facilitate ROM using breathing technique. B. Which factor does NOT need to be reevaluated by a certified personal trainer after an annual physical for a client reveals a severely elevated cholesterol level and impaired cardio-respiratory capacity? - A. Oxygen capacity (VO2 Max) B. Diet C. Range of motion D. Heart rate C. What is the MOST common reason for a client to fail to get the same number of repetitions in each consecutive set? - A. Not eating enough. B. Not training at the same time each day. C. Not getting enough sleep. D. Not waiting long enough between sets. D. What muscle is the prime mover in a squat? - A. Abductors. B. Adductors. C. Hamstrings. D. Quadriceps. D. By taking pharmaceutical drugs to suppress symptoms, the client what? - A. Elevates their fitness level. B. Reduces their risk profile. C. Masks illnesses and disease. D. Increases their wellness. C. What organelle is responsible for energy production? - A. Golgi complex. B. Mitochondria C. Nucleus D. Rough endoplasmic reticulum B. When would the trainer implement a new program? - A. During the consultation and assessment. B. After a review of intake, goals, and type of program. C. On the advice of another trainer. D. On a weekly basis. B. What is the unit used to measure blood pressure? - A. Millimeters of mercury (mmHg) B. Foot pounds (ft/Ibs) C. Pounds per square inch (psi) D. Newtons per second (N/s) A. What should a trainer suggest to a client who can only weight train one day a week to ensure weight loss results? - A. Suggest the client increases water intake. B. Encourage the client to read fitness magazines. C. The trainer should not suggest anything to the client outside of the training session. D. Recommend an additional 20-30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least twice a week. D. What should the client do if they experience a contraindication while exercising? - A. Stop exercising. B. Change exercise. C. Reduce intensity. D. Continue exercising. A. Why is it important to ensure that the client can easily converse with the trainer while performing aerobics? - A. To see if the intensity is too great. B. To pass the time quicker. C. To get to know the client. D. To put the client at ease. A. What is the first thing the certified personal trainer should do if a client is no longer getting results? - A. Add more sets to each movement. B. Increase protein intake. C. Increase total calories. D. Reevaluate. D. The MOST accurate time to obtain resting heart rate is when? - A. After exercising. B. After eating. C. Before rising from bed. D. Before going to bed. CONTINUED