NASM CPT Final Exam Pt. 1 Already
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When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? ✔✔upon waking in the
morning
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. ✔✔YMCA 3-Min Step Test
& Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? ✔✔Underwater weighing,
bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements
What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body composition,
movement assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability? ✔✔Objective information
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? ✔✔35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically accelerating plantar
flexion? ✔✔Gastrocnemius and soleus
,Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension and external
rotation. ✔✔Gluteus maximus
What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their occupation, lifestyle, and
medical background ✔✔Subjective information
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the feet
turn out? ✔✔Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the knees
move inward? ✔✔Adductor complex, biceps femoris (short head), tensor fascia latae, vastus
lateralis
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when there is
an excessive forward lean? ✔✔Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure ✔✔Beta-blockers
,What is an indicator that a female client's ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed position for
extended periods of time based on occupation? ✔✔Wearing dress shoes (high heels)
Name three postural distortion patterns that might be seen during a static postural assessment.
✔✔Pronation distortion syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, upper crossed syndrome
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the low
back arches? ✔✔Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the
client's arms fall forward? ✔✔Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a client's shoulders
elevate and/or the head moves forward? ✔✔Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator
scapulae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles if a client's
feet turn out? ✔✔Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus
, What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's arms fall forward during an Overhead
Squat Assessment? ✔✔Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward during an
Overhead Squat Assessment? ✔✔Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client
shows an excessive forward lean? ✔✔Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's low back arches? ✔✔Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's
shoulders elevate? ✔✔Middle/ lower trapezius
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's head
protrudes forward? ✔✔Deep cervical flexors
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When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? ✔✔upon waking in the
morning
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. ✔✔YMCA 3-Min Step Test
& Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? ✔✔Underwater weighing,
bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements
What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body composition,
movement assessments, and cardiorespiratory ability? ✔✔Objective information
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? ✔✔35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically accelerating plantar
flexion? ✔✔Gastrocnemius and soleus
,Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension and external
rotation. ✔✔Gluteus maximus
What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their occupation, lifestyle, and
medical background ✔✔Subjective information
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the feet
turn out? ✔✔Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the knees
move inward? ✔✔Adductor complex, biceps femoris (short head), tensor fascia latae, vastus
lateralis
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when there is
an excessive forward lean? ✔✔Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal complex
Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure ✔✔Beta-blockers
,What is an indicator that a female client's ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed position for
extended periods of time based on occupation? ✔✔Wearing dress shoes (high heels)
Name three postural distortion patterns that might be seen during a static postural assessment.
✔✔Pronation distortion syndrome, lower crossed syndrome, upper crossed syndrome
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the low
back arches? ✔✔Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the
client's arms fall forward? ✔✔Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a client's shoulders
elevate and/or the head moves forward? ✔✔Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator
scapulae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles if a client's
feet turn out? ✔✔Medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstring complex, gracilis, sartorius, popliteus
, What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's arms fall forward during an Overhead
Squat Assessment? ✔✔Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward during an
Overhead Squat Assessment? ✔✔Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client
shows an excessive forward lean? ✔✔Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's low back arches? ✔✔Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's
shoulders elevate? ✔✔Middle/ lower trapezius
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's head
protrudes forward? ✔✔Deep cervical flexors
