NCSF EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The ability of vessels to expand and contract to accommodate blood pressure
fluctuations is known as - Correct Answers -vascular compliance
Which of the following actions would have the greatest positive impact on your client's
health and well-being? - Correct Answers -quitting smoking
Older clients are more likely to demonstrate which movement limitation when compared
to younger clients? - Correct Answers -spinal extension
What type of fat storage is associated with android obesity, and is considered a high
risk factor for cardiovascular disease? - Correct Answers -visceral
VO2max correlates to both disease risk and lifespan making __________ the most
important type of exercise for health. - Correct Answers -cardiovascular training
Baked goods and fast foods often contain ______________ which can both elevate bad
cholesterol levels in the blood and lower good cholesterol. - Correct Answers -trans fatty
acids
What energy-yielding nutrient is most important for supporting all types of physical
activity? - Correct Answers -carbohydrates
Hypertension causes a cascade of events that lead to the blockage of arteries from
plaque termed - Correct Answers -atherosclerosis
After completing a 6-week program using resistance circuits and aerobic interval
training, your client's resting heart rate decreased by eight (8) beats. What has most
likely caused this reduction? - Correct Answers -increased stroke volume
Your client was advised by her physician to begin an exercise program to reduce her
high blood pressure. During her last evaluation it was measured at 141/92 mmHg. After
3 months of regular aerobic activity, what is a realistic blood pressure measurement to
expect upon re-evaluation? - Correct Answers -130/84 mmHg
Which of the following is an example of a realistic short-term goal? - Correct Answers -
weight loss of 5 lbs
ANSWERS
The ability of vessels to expand and contract to accommodate blood pressure
fluctuations is known as - Correct Answers -vascular compliance
Which of the following actions would have the greatest positive impact on your client's
health and well-being? - Correct Answers -quitting smoking
Older clients are more likely to demonstrate which movement limitation when compared
to younger clients? - Correct Answers -spinal extension
What type of fat storage is associated with android obesity, and is considered a high
risk factor for cardiovascular disease? - Correct Answers -visceral
VO2max correlates to both disease risk and lifespan making __________ the most
important type of exercise for health. - Correct Answers -cardiovascular training
Baked goods and fast foods often contain ______________ which can both elevate bad
cholesterol levels in the blood and lower good cholesterol. - Correct Answers -trans fatty
acids
What energy-yielding nutrient is most important for supporting all types of physical
activity? - Correct Answers -carbohydrates
Hypertension causes a cascade of events that lead to the blockage of arteries from
plaque termed - Correct Answers -atherosclerosis
After completing a 6-week program using resistance circuits and aerobic interval
training, your client's resting heart rate decreased by eight (8) beats. What has most
likely caused this reduction? - Correct Answers -increased stroke volume
Your client was advised by her physician to begin an exercise program to reduce her
high blood pressure. During her last evaluation it was measured at 141/92 mmHg. After
3 months of regular aerobic activity, what is a realistic blood pressure measurement to
expect upon re-evaluation? - Correct Answers -130/84 mmHg
Which of the following is an example of a realistic short-term goal? - Correct Answers -
weight loss of 5 lbs
