NFPT TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
What is a Par-q? - CORRECT ANSWER - one of the most valuable tools a trainer uses.
Highlights physical background information in order to see if client is ready to exercise
without a doctors consent.
What is the child and infant compression rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100 compressions per
minute (approximatley). PUSH FAST
What is the difference between child/infant compression vs. adult compression. - CORRECT
ANSWER - During CPR with adults to compression the chest as hard as we can, we infant/child
we push with enough force to depress the chest approx. 1/3-1/2 diameter of the chest.
Systolic - CORRECT ANSWER - high number; number of hearts contraction
Diastolic - CORRECT ANSWER - during the relaxation of the heart.
Systolic/Diastolic determine... - CORRECT ANSWER - blood pressure
Anything over 140/90 is considered? - CORRECT ANSWER - High blood pressure.
Rules of thumb for Circumference Measurements. - CORRECT ANSWER - Stand on the side of
your client so that they can see exactly what youre doing
You do not even need to touch your client if you're following protocol.
Do not be like Thomas.
, Why measure body composition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Helps calculate body fat, and helps the
trainer help the client work towards weight loss goal.
Bioeletrical Impendence - CORRECT ANSWER - Device where one enters age, holds onto metal
sensors, while eltrical currents are shot thoguhout the body. The theory is the more fat in the
body; the slower the speed of the current. THIS IS AN INNACCURATE TEST
What muscle are you working during Lat pulldowns? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Latisimus Dorsi
Why should a client fill out a cardiovasular risk profile form. - CORRECT ANSWER - To identify
possible risk factors based on a total score
What is a reason for knowing a clients occupation - CORRECT ANSWER - to make dietary
recommedations
What does PAR-Q stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
A score of 10 on the Cardiovascular Risk Profile would indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - The client
is ready and fit for exercise.
What is "contraindication"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Symptoms of overexertion or injury
A waiver or liability must be signned prior to training a client? True or False - CORRECT ANSWER
- True
What is the difference between a Waiver of Liability and an informed consent form? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A waiver of liabilty does not inform the client of possible injuries as the informed
consent does. ie. this exercise may cause dizzness, knee pain, lower back tension etc.
ANSWERS 2026
What is a Par-q? - CORRECT ANSWER - one of the most valuable tools a trainer uses.
Highlights physical background information in order to see if client is ready to exercise
without a doctors consent.
What is the child and infant compression rate? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100 compressions per
minute (approximatley). PUSH FAST
What is the difference between child/infant compression vs. adult compression. - CORRECT
ANSWER - During CPR with adults to compression the chest as hard as we can, we infant/child
we push with enough force to depress the chest approx. 1/3-1/2 diameter of the chest.
Systolic - CORRECT ANSWER - high number; number of hearts contraction
Diastolic - CORRECT ANSWER - during the relaxation of the heart.
Systolic/Diastolic determine... - CORRECT ANSWER - blood pressure
Anything over 140/90 is considered? - CORRECT ANSWER - High blood pressure.
Rules of thumb for Circumference Measurements. - CORRECT ANSWER - Stand on the side of
your client so that they can see exactly what youre doing
You do not even need to touch your client if you're following protocol.
Do not be like Thomas.
, Why measure body composition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Helps calculate body fat, and helps the
trainer help the client work towards weight loss goal.
Bioeletrical Impendence - CORRECT ANSWER - Device where one enters age, holds onto metal
sensors, while eltrical currents are shot thoguhout the body. The theory is the more fat in the
body; the slower the speed of the current. THIS IS AN INNACCURATE TEST
What muscle are you working during Lat pulldowns? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Latisimus Dorsi
Why should a client fill out a cardiovasular risk profile form. - CORRECT ANSWER - To identify
possible risk factors based on a total score
What is a reason for knowing a clients occupation - CORRECT ANSWER - to make dietary
recommedations
What does PAR-Q stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
A score of 10 on the Cardiovascular Risk Profile would indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER - The client
is ready and fit for exercise.
What is "contraindication"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Symptoms of overexertion or injury
A waiver or liability must be signned prior to training a client? True or False - CORRECT ANSWER
- True
What is the difference between a Waiver of Liability and an informed consent form? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A waiver of liabilty does not inform the client of possible injuries as the informed
consent does. ie. this exercise may cause dizzness, knee pain, lower back tension etc.
