NSCA-CPT: Domain 1 - Consult and Assess || 100% Verified
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Which of the following should not be included within an informed consent document? correct
answers a photo/video release agreement
Purpose of the PAR-Q correct answers to identify if the client needs to obtain medical clearance
Which of the following medications may affect a normal increase in heart rate during exercise?
correct answers beta-blockers (used to treat high blood pressure)
What is the minimum number of days recommended for an acclimation period prior to testing
aerobic performance at altitudes greater than 1,900 feet (approx. 580 m)? correct answers 7-12
days
Which of the following should be part of the initial interview with a new client? correct answers
establishing the client-trainer agreemenT
A personal trainer's client identifies that they had success following a ketogenic diet. Therefore,
they ask the personal trainer to provide a long-term meal plan based upon ketogenic food
options. What should be the response of the personal trainer? correct answers refer the client to a
registered dietitian for assistance
A client currently weighs 250 lb and consumes 60% carbs, 25% fat, and 15% protein for a total
of 2,500 calories. Approximately how many g/kg/day of protein is the client consuming? correct
answers 0.8 g/kg/day
To limit the possibility of being held responsible for injuries that occur during a training session,
a personal trainer should include which of the following during the client consultation? correct
answers an assumption of risk
What form should be administered after completing the client-trainer agreement to determine the
appropriateness of starting a vigorous exercise program? correct answers Physical Activity
Readiness Questionnaire
A client is preparing for her first 10-km race. The client has controlled Type 1 diabetes and has
been cleared to exercise by her physician. Which of the following is the most effective method
for preventing hypoglycemia during the race? correct answers increasing carbohydrate intake
Which of the following would be the most appropriate testing order when conducting a fitness
evaluation with an obese client? correct answers girth measurements, muscular endurance,
cardiovascular endurance
A moderately active female client weighs 125 lbs. Which of the following is an accurate estimate
of her daily caloric needs? correct answers 2,125 kcals/day`
, A personal trainer has identified the risks and benefits associated with participation in exercise
and seeks to confirm that the client is aware of their responsibilities when participating in
training sessions. This information is found where? correct answers informed consent
A 32-year-old female client has a waist circumference of 37 inches and a BMI of 27. What is her
risk stratification for coronary heart disease? correct answers high risk
When discussing dietary fat intake, which of the following is an appropriate reccomendation?
correct answers saturated fat should be less than 10% or 1/3 of your total dietary fat intake
Which of the following factors is the first step when determining if a client can begin an exercise
program without a medical clearance? correct answers current level of structured physical
activity
Which of the following is a positive risk factor for cardiovascular disease? correct answers male
- 46 years old
Which of the following measures would demonstrate a better than average level of
cardiorespiratory fitness in a 32-year old male recreational athlete? correct answers VO2max of
57 ml/kg/min
A personal training client began participating in 10k fun runs a year ago and would like to
become more competitive. Which of the following submaximal assessments can the personal
trainer conduct to estimate their current VO2max? correct answers 1.5-mile run
When organizing a battery of assessments that can be conducted in the field, which of the
following would be most appropriate? correct answers 12-minute run/walk
To determine a client's relative upper body strength, what data should the personal trainer collect
during the fitness assessment? correct answers 1 RM bench press and body weight
When is it most appropriate for a personal trainer to administer a health/medical questionnaire?
correct answers during the client's health appraisal screening
A 33-year-old, 5'1" female client has been working with a personal trainer for the last six
months. The exercise program has primarily consisted of walking and jogging. The results of her
body composition tests are as follows:
Body weight: 130 lb -> 124 lb
Body fat: 30% -> 25%
Approximately how much body fat has this client lost since her first evaluation? correct answers
8 lb
A 40-year old female with a known metabolic disease but asymptomatic, has contracted to work
with a personal trainer. She would like to add weight training to her current exercise program of
Solutions.
Which of the following should not be included within an informed consent document? correct
answers a photo/video release agreement
Purpose of the PAR-Q correct answers to identify if the client needs to obtain medical clearance
Which of the following medications may affect a normal increase in heart rate during exercise?
correct answers beta-blockers (used to treat high blood pressure)
What is the minimum number of days recommended for an acclimation period prior to testing
aerobic performance at altitudes greater than 1,900 feet (approx. 580 m)? correct answers 7-12
days
Which of the following should be part of the initial interview with a new client? correct answers
establishing the client-trainer agreemenT
A personal trainer's client identifies that they had success following a ketogenic diet. Therefore,
they ask the personal trainer to provide a long-term meal plan based upon ketogenic food
options. What should be the response of the personal trainer? correct answers refer the client to a
registered dietitian for assistance
A client currently weighs 250 lb and consumes 60% carbs, 25% fat, and 15% protein for a total
of 2,500 calories. Approximately how many g/kg/day of protein is the client consuming? correct
answers 0.8 g/kg/day
To limit the possibility of being held responsible for injuries that occur during a training session,
a personal trainer should include which of the following during the client consultation? correct
answers an assumption of risk
What form should be administered after completing the client-trainer agreement to determine the
appropriateness of starting a vigorous exercise program? correct answers Physical Activity
Readiness Questionnaire
A client is preparing for her first 10-km race. The client has controlled Type 1 diabetes and has
been cleared to exercise by her physician. Which of the following is the most effective method
for preventing hypoglycemia during the race? correct answers increasing carbohydrate intake
Which of the following would be the most appropriate testing order when conducting a fitness
evaluation with an obese client? correct answers girth measurements, muscular endurance,
cardiovascular endurance
A moderately active female client weighs 125 lbs. Which of the following is an accurate estimate
of her daily caloric needs? correct answers 2,125 kcals/day`
, A personal trainer has identified the risks and benefits associated with participation in exercise
and seeks to confirm that the client is aware of their responsibilities when participating in
training sessions. This information is found where? correct answers informed consent
A 32-year-old female client has a waist circumference of 37 inches and a BMI of 27. What is her
risk stratification for coronary heart disease? correct answers high risk
When discussing dietary fat intake, which of the following is an appropriate reccomendation?
correct answers saturated fat should be less than 10% or 1/3 of your total dietary fat intake
Which of the following factors is the first step when determining if a client can begin an exercise
program without a medical clearance? correct answers current level of structured physical
activity
Which of the following is a positive risk factor for cardiovascular disease? correct answers male
- 46 years old
Which of the following measures would demonstrate a better than average level of
cardiorespiratory fitness in a 32-year old male recreational athlete? correct answers VO2max of
57 ml/kg/min
A personal training client began participating in 10k fun runs a year ago and would like to
become more competitive. Which of the following submaximal assessments can the personal
trainer conduct to estimate their current VO2max? correct answers 1.5-mile run
When organizing a battery of assessments that can be conducted in the field, which of the
following would be most appropriate? correct answers 12-minute run/walk
To determine a client's relative upper body strength, what data should the personal trainer collect
during the fitness assessment? correct answers 1 RM bench press and body weight
When is it most appropriate for a personal trainer to administer a health/medical questionnaire?
correct answers during the client's health appraisal screening
A 33-year-old, 5'1" female client has been working with a personal trainer for the last six
months. The exercise program has primarily consisted of walking and jogging. The results of her
body composition tests are as follows:
Body weight: 130 lb -> 124 lb
Body fat: 30% -> 25%
Approximately how much body fat has this client lost since her first evaluation? correct answers
8 lb
A 40-year old female with a known metabolic disease but asymptomatic, has contracted to work
with a personal trainer. She would like to add weight training to her current exercise program of
