NASM CPT FINAL EXAM (answered)2022 Graded A+
When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? - ANSWERS-
upon waking in the morning
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. - ANSWERS-
YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? - ANSWERS-
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? - ANSWERS-
Objective information
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? -
ANSWERS-35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically
accelerating plantar flexion? - ANSWERS-Gastrocnemius and soleus
Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension
and external rotation. - ANSWERS-Gluteus maximus
What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their occupation,
lifestyle, and medical background - ANSWERS-Subjective information
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the feet turn out? - ANSWERS-Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps
femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the knees move inward? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip
flexor complex, abdominal complex
Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure -
ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Wearing
dress shoes (high heels)
, Name three postural distortion patterns that might be seen during a static postural
assessment. - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Upper
trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles
if a client's feet turn out? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids,
rotator cuff
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward
during an Overhead Squat Assessment? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Anterior tibialis,
gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles
when a client's low back arches? - ANSWERS-Gluteus maximus, hamstring
complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's shoulders elevate? - ANSWERS-Middle/ lower trapezius
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's head protrudes forward? - ANSWERS-Deep cervical flexors
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them
foam roll and stretch? - ANSWERS-Overactive muscles
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them
strengthen? - ANSWERS-Underactive muscles
Name the assessment that measures lower extremity agility and neuromuscular
control. - ANSWERS-Shark Skill Test
When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? - ANSWERS-
upon waking in the morning
Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. - ANSWERS-
YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test
What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? - ANSWERS-
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? - ANSWERS-
Objective information
What is the BMI range for a person who has a very high risk of disease? -
ANSWERS-35.0-39.99
What are the two main calf muscles that are responsible for concentrically
accelerating plantar flexion? - ANSWERS-Gastrocnemius and soleus
Name the muscle that is responsible for concentrically accelerating hip extension
and external rotation. - ANSWERS-Gluteus maximus
What do you call information gathered from a client that includes their occupation,
lifestyle, and medical background - ANSWERS-Subjective information
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the feet turn out? - ANSWERS-Soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps
femoris (short head)
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles
when the knees move inward? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip
flexor complex, abdominal complex
Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure -
ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Wearing
dress shoes (high heels)
, Name three postural distortion patterns that might be seen during a static postural
assessment. - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Upper
trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator scapulae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles
if a client's feet turn out? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids,
rotator cuff
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward
during an Overhead Squat Assessment? - ANSWERS-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? - ANSWERS-Anterior tibialis,
gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles
when a client's low back arches? - ANSWERS-Gluteus maximus, hamstring
complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's shoulders elevate? - ANSWERS-Middle/ lower trapezius
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's head protrudes forward? - ANSWERS-Deep cervical flexors
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them
foam roll and stretch? - ANSWERS-Overactive muscles
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them
strengthen? - ANSWERS-Underactive muscles
Name the assessment that measures lower extremity agility and neuromuscular
control. - ANSWERS-Shark Skill Test
