NASM Stretching and Flexibility Exam 240
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• What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side that is
more restricted in movement? -✓✓The client should contract the antagonist muscle to
inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
• What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition in a client that is
pushing back during a stretch? -✓✓The client should contract the antagonist muscle to
inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
• Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling during a session? -✓✓Interoceptive
• Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
✓✓Improvement of tissue relaxation.
• How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? -✓✓Through the
hip leaning away
• Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary complaint is
affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions? -✓✓Regional
interdependence model
• Which of the following terms defines the neuromuscular system's capacity to activate
muscle synergies at the correct time with appropriate force to complete functional tasks
with the least amount of stress and energy to the HMS? -✓✓Functional efficiency
• Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which help
to optimize and maintain movement? -✓✓Traumatic injury
• When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -✓✓Before
stretching
• Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client
confidence during a stretching session? -✓✓Consistent practice and feedback with like-
minded professionals.
• What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body program? -
✓✓The client should complete all the stretches on one side before moving to the other
side.
,• Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral deltoid
raise? -✓✓Superficial front arm net
• What are important aspects of a clients homework? -✓✓It should be easy to remember
and customized
• Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during
lateral net stretch? -✓✓Allowing the hips to rotate
• Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching
program? -✓✓Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when breathing
techniques are optimized.
• Which of the following best describes functional movement? -✓✓Movement that
improves the client's activities of daily living.
• What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? -
✓✓Biodynamic
• How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes? -
✓✓Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension, which helps to increase
flexibility.
• Which of the following weekend hobbies would the fitness professional be most likely
to find less restrictions in movement and mobility during an initial assessment? -
✓✓Dancing
• Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead
squat? -✓✓Deep back net
• What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement in
the human movement system (HMS)? -✓✓Central nervous system
• Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? -✓✓Chronically elongated
tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing normal movement.
• Why is it an excellent idea to check in on a client on the following day after beginning
assisted stretching? -✓✓It can make the client feel cared for and that will add to the
beneficial experiences from the new stretching program.
• What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? -✓✓It shifts towards a
higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground substance of fascia.
, • Which of the following is not a part of this program? -✓✓The "no pain, no gain"
philosophy
• What are the two things that are the most important to develop for a solid relationship
between the fitness professional and the client? -✓✓Trust and open communication.
• Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy fascia? -
✓✓Loss of springiness and elastic recoil
• What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction? -✓✓Supine and relaxed
with arms at sides.
• Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a client with
scoliosis? -✓✓Concave
• Why is an individualized stretching program more advantageous for a client? -
✓✓Specifically designed programs have better compliance.
• Which of the following muscles are included in the Superficial Front Arm Net (SFAN)?
-✓✓Pectoralis major
• How can a client ensure that movement is efficient in all planes? -✓✓They should
maintain a variation of movement in all planes.
• Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during side-
lying latissimus dorsi stretch? -✓✓Letting the shoulder pinch.
• Which term describes the muscular and fascial chains located throughout the body? -
✓✓Myofascial nets
• How may the fitness professional be an allied health participant in improving fascial
dysfunction? -✓✓They can impact a client's ability to participate in a comprehensive
fitness program.
• What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? -✓✓A pleasant and
gentle awareness of stretching only.
• What is the goal of the lateral net stretch? -✓✓Increasing ROM in lateral lumbopelvic
hip region.
• Which of the following describes the fitness professional's hand placement on the
client when completing the glute stretch? -✓✓Inside hand on outside of knee and
outside hand on lateral aspect of the ankle.
Updated Complete Questions and 100%
Correct Answers (Exam Ready Pack)
• What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side that is
more restricted in movement? -✓✓The client should contract the antagonist muscle to
inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
• What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition in a client that is
pushing back during a stretch? -✓✓The client should contract the antagonist muscle to
inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
• Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling during a session? -✓✓Interoceptive
• Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
✓✓Improvement of tissue relaxation.
• How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? -✓✓Through the
hip leaning away
• Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary complaint is
affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions? -✓✓Regional
interdependence model
• Which of the following terms defines the neuromuscular system's capacity to activate
muscle synergies at the correct time with appropriate force to complete functional tasks
with the least amount of stress and energy to the HMS? -✓✓Functional efficiency
• Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which help
to optimize and maintain movement? -✓✓Traumatic injury
• When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -✓✓Before
stretching
• Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client
confidence during a stretching session? -✓✓Consistent practice and feedback with like-
minded professionals.
• What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body program? -
✓✓The client should complete all the stretches on one side before moving to the other
side.
,• Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral deltoid
raise? -✓✓Superficial front arm net
• What are important aspects of a clients homework? -✓✓It should be easy to remember
and customized
• Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during
lateral net stretch? -✓✓Allowing the hips to rotate
• Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching
program? -✓✓Stretching sessions have more desirable outcomes when breathing
techniques are optimized.
• Which of the following best describes functional movement? -✓✓Movement that
improves the client's activities of daily living.
• What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? -
✓✓Biodynamic
• How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes? -
✓✓Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension, which helps to increase
flexibility.
• Which of the following weekend hobbies would the fitness professional be most likely
to find less restrictions in movement and mobility during an initial assessment? -
✓✓Dancing
• Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead
squat? -✓✓Deep back net
• What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement in
the human movement system (HMS)? -✓✓Central nervous system
• Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? -✓✓Chronically elongated
tissues with a decreased neural drive, preventing normal movement.
• Why is it an excellent idea to check in on a client on the following day after beginning
assisted stretching? -✓✓It can make the client feel cared for and that will add to the
beneficial experiences from the new stretching program.
• What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? -✓✓It shifts towards a
higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones within the ground substance of fascia.
, • Which of the following is not a part of this program? -✓✓The "no pain, no gain"
philosophy
• What are the two things that are the most important to develop for a solid relationship
between the fitness professional and the client? -✓✓Trust and open communication.
• Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy fascia? -
✓✓Loss of springiness and elastic recoil
• What is the position of the client during the single-leg traction? -✓✓Supine and relaxed
with arms at sides.
• Which side of the curve is considered under excessive compression in a client with
scoliosis? -✓✓Concave
• Why is an individualized stretching program more advantageous for a client? -
✓✓Specifically designed programs have better compliance.
• Which of the following muscles are included in the Superficial Front Arm Net (SFAN)?
-✓✓Pectoralis major
• How can a client ensure that movement is efficient in all planes? -✓✓They should
maintain a variation of movement in all planes.
• Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during side-
lying latissimus dorsi stretch? -✓✓Letting the shoulder pinch.
• Which term describes the muscular and fascial chains located throughout the body? -
✓✓Myofascial nets
• How may the fitness professional be an allied health participant in improving fascial
dysfunction? -✓✓They can impact a client's ability to participate in a comprehensive
fitness program.
• What is the best description of the term 'stretch awareness'? -✓✓A pleasant and
gentle awareness of stretching only.
• What is the goal of the lateral net stretch? -✓✓Increasing ROM in lateral lumbopelvic
hip region.
• Which of the following describes the fitness professional's hand placement on the
client when completing the glute stretch? -✓✓Inside hand on outside of knee and
outside hand on lateral aspect of the ankle.
