NASM STUFF Exam Questions & Answers Graded A+

5 Phases of OPT Model - ANSWER--Stabilization Endurance -Strength Endurance - Muscular Development -Maximal Strength -Power Homeostasis - ANSWER-Human body ability to respond to stress and make changes to maintain optimal health and physiological functioning. Acute Disease - ANSWER-medical condition that occurs suddenly and can be treated an healed in a short period of time e.g. bronchitis. Left untreated bronchitis could become a chronic illness. Chronic Disease - ANSWER-a medical condition that persists long term e.g. emphysema. Ischemic Heart Disease - ANSWER-Narrowing of coronary arteries which supply blood and oxygen to the heart. Atherosclerosis - ANSWER-Plaque is formed in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart or brain. Hypertension - ANSWER-Blood pressure greater than 120/80 (systolic/diastolic. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) - ANSWER-Pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is beating or contracting. Top number recorded. Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) - ANSWER-pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when the heart is at rest or between boots. Th bottom number recorded. Elevated Systolic between 120-129/80 Stage 1 Hypertension 130-139/80-89 Stage 2 Hypertension - 140+/90 Hypertension Crisis - Great than 180/120 - ANSWER- Cholesterol (Dyslipidemia) - ANSWER-Waxy substance found in blood made up of protein and fatty acids known as lipoprotein. 2 types of Cholesterol - ANSWER-Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - bad cholesterol-plaque clogs arteries High density lipoprotein (HDL) - good cholesterol-doesn't clog arteries