NASM CPT 7 EXAM SECTION 1 QUESTIONS + ANSWERS
1. Which term best describes a class of chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are
characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated
decline of lung function?: Correct
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
2. Which of the following injuries is characterized by a sharp pain in the bottom
of the heel that makes it difficult to walk?: Correct
Plantar fasciitis
3. Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes?: Insulin resistance
4. Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness
professional's accumulated education, experience, and practical skills?: Individual
professional expertise
5. Which common cause of death is most preventable: obesity
6. Using healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional
be classified?: preventative care
7. What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their
lifetime?: 80%
8. At his first visit to his new fitness trainer, Robert's BMI was 37. According to
this information, how would Robert be classified?: obese
9. An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common injury to what part of
the body?: knee
10. What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help
reduce pain?: endorphins
11. Which statement about a Certified Personal Trainer's scope of practice
is accurate?: Certified Personal Trainers do not diagnose or treat areas of pain or disease.
12. Which of the following best demonstrates an example of activities of daily
1/
13
, living separate from planned exercise?: yardwork
13. According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must
a fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and
tax records?: 4 years
14. What are the basic two types of disease?: Chronic and acute
15. Which of the following best defines cholesterol?: A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily
cells.
16. What two factors are used to calculate body mass index (BMI)?: height and weight
2/
13
1. Which term best describes a class of chronic respiratory dysfunctions that are
characterized by increased breathlessness, airflow limitation, and accelerated
decline of lung function?: Correct
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
2. Which of the following injuries is characterized by a sharp pain in the bottom
of the heel that makes it difficult to walk?: Correct
Plantar fasciitis
3. Which of the following is unique to type 2 diabetes?: Insulin resistance
4. Which component of evidence-based practice refers to a fitness
professional's accumulated education, experience, and practical skills?: Individual
professional expertise
5. Which common cause of death is most preventable: obesity
6. Using healthcare continuum, how would training with a fitness professional
be classified?: preventative care
7. What percentage of adults experience low-back pain at least once in their
lifetime?: 80%
8. At his first visit to his new fitness trainer, Robert's BMI was 37. According to
this information, how would Robert be classified?: obese
9. An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common injury to what part of
the body?: knee
10. What group of hormones are released by the brain during exercise help
reduce pain?: endorphins
11. Which statement about a Certified Personal Trainer's scope of practice
is accurate?: Certified Personal Trainers do not diagnose or treat areas of pain or disease.
12. Which of the following best demonstrates an example of activities of daily
1/
13
, living separate from planned exercise?: yardwork
13. According to the NASM Code of Professional Conduct, for how long must
a fitness professional maintain accurate financial, contract, appointment, and
tax records?: 4 years
14. What are the basic two types of disease?: Chronic and acute
15. Which of the following best defines cholesterol?: A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily
cells.
16. What two factors are used to calculate body mass index (BMI)?: height and weight
2/
13
