ncsa cpt exam || QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
What should a personal trainer do if a client wants to start exercising immediately, without
completing or signing any initial forms?
A ask about and discuss the client's medical history, then supervise the workout
B describe the risks and liabilities of exercising, then allow the client to exercise at a low
intensity
C explain that the forms must be completed and signed before the client can begin exercising,
and ask the client to complete the forms
D supervise the initial workout carefully, then ask the client to complete the forms after the
workout correct answers C explain that the forms must be completed and signed before the client
can begin exercising, and ask the client to complete the forms
When a client fills out an informed consent form, all of the following should be completed
EXCEPT
A a discussion of policies and procedures
B an explanation of risks and benefits
C a strategic analysis of short- and long-term goals
D an opportunity to ask questions correct answers C a strategic analysis of short- and long-term
goals
All of the following are positive CVD risk factors EXCEPT
A high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level of 39 mg/dL in men
B high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level of 49 mg/dL in women
C non-HDL cholesterol level of 160 mg/dL
D low-density cholesterol level of 100 mg/dL correct answers D low-density cholesterol level of
100 mg/dL
A health appraisal reveals that a 44-year-old female client has a blood pressure of 150/96 mmHg,
is a habitual smoker, and has a family history of heart disease. What is the appropriate action for
the personal trainer to do next?
A conduct a fitness assessment of the client
B begin the client with a moderate-intensity (40%-59% target heart rate reserve) walking
program
C recommend that the client make appropriate lifestyle changes
D refer the client to her physician for a medical exam correct answers D refer the client to her
physician for a medical exam
What type of client needs to follow a supervised exercise program but does not need to follow a
medically supervised program?
A a person who is at risk because of an uncontrolled disease
B a person who is at risk because of multiple risk factors
C a person who is apparently healthy with no apparent CVD risk factors
, D a person who has preexisting conditions but is released to exercise correct answers D a person
who has preexisting conditions but is released to exercise
Which of the following clients has a positive risk factor for CVD?
A a female client who is 35 years old
B a female client who is 45 years old
C a male client who is 35 years old
D a male client who is 45 years old correct answers D a male client who is 45 years old
A female client's resting blood pressure is 144/88 mmHg as measured on two separate occasions.
Is hypertension a positive CVD risk factor for her?
A No; her blood pressure reading is below the level associated with hypertension
B No; her systolic and diastolic readings are not both above the levels associated with
hypertension.I
C Yes; if her systolic reading is equal to or greater than 130 mmHg or if her diastolic reading is
equal to or greater than 80 mmHg, then hypertension is a risk factor.Correct85% My Response
D Yes; because her readings were equal to the level associated with hypertension for females,
she has a positive CVD risk factor correct answers C Yes; if her systolic reading is equal to or
greater than 130 mmHg or if her diastolic reading is equal to or greater than 80 mmHg, then
hypertension is a risk factor.
Which of the following correctly describes systolic blood pressure?
A the force exerted against arterial walls during myocardial filling
B the force exerted against venous walls during myocardial relaxation
C the numerator (top number) of a blood pressure reading
D the denominator (bottom number) of a blood pressure reading correct answers C the numerator
(top number) of a blood pressure readingCorrect42%
Which of the following is the most accurate indicator of a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness
in a 50-year-old woman?
A a maximal aerobic power of 8 METs
B a V̇O2max of 45 ml/kg/min
C a resting blood pressure of 114/70 mmHgI
D a resting heart rate of 55 beats per minute correct answers B a V̇O2max of 45 ml/kg/min
A personal trainer is performing a fitness assessment during one session with a client using the
following tests. Which of the following is the recommended order for performing the tests?
1. sit-and-reach test
SOLUTIONS!!
What should a personal trainer do if a client wants to start exercising immediately, without
completing or signing any initial forms?
A ask about and discuss the client's medical history, then supervise the workout
B describe the risks and liabilities of exercising, then allow the client to exercise at a low
intensity
C explain that the forms must be completed and signed before the client can begin exercising,
and ask the client to complete the forms
D supervise the initial workout carefully, then ask the client to complete the forms after the
workout correct answers C explain that the forms must be completed and signed before the client
can begin exercising, and ask the client to complete the forms
When a client fills out an informed consent form, all of the following should be completed
EXCEPT
A a discussion of policies and procedures
B an explanation of risks and benefits
C a strategic analysis of short- and long-term goals
D an opportunity to ask questions correct answers C a strategic analysis of short- and long-term
goals
All of the following are positive CVD risk factors EXCEPT
A high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level of 39 mg/dL in men
B high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level of 49 mg/dL in women
C non-HDL cholesterol level of 160 mg/dL
D low-density cholesterol level of 100 mg/dL correct answers D low-density cholesterol level of
100 mg/dL
A health appraisal reveals that a 44-year-old female client has a blood pressure of 150/96 mmHg,
is a habitual smoker, and has a family history of heart disease. What is the appropriate action for
the personal trainer to do next?
A conduct a fitness assessment of the client
B begin the client with a moderate-intensity (40%-59% target heart rate reserve) walking
program
C recommend that the client make appropriate lifestyle changes
D refer the client to her physician for a medical exam correct answers D refer the client to her
physician for a medical exam
What type of client needs to follow a supervised exercise program but does not need to follow a
medically supervised program?
A a person who is at risk because of an uncontrolled disease
B a person who is at risk because of multiple risk factors
C a person who is apparently healthy with no apparent CVD risk factors
, D a person who has preexisting conditions but is released to exercise correct answers D a person
who has preexisting conditions but is released to exercise
Which of the following clients has a positive risk factor for CVD?
A a female client who is 35 years old
B a female client who is 45 years old
C a male client who is 35 years old
D a male client who is 45 years old correct answers D a male client who is 45 years old
A female client's resting blood pressure is 144/88 mmHg as measured on two separate occasions.
Is hypertension a positive CVD risk factor for her?
A No; her blood pressure reading is below the level associated with hypertension
B No; her systolic and diastolic readings are not both above the levels associated with
hypertension.I
C Yes; if her systolic reading is equal to or greater than 130 mmHg or if her diastolic reading is
equal to or greater than 80 mmHg, then hypertension is a risk factor.Correct85% My Response
D Yes; because her readings were equal to the level associated with hypertension for females,
she has a positive CVD risk factor correct answers C Yes; if her systolic reading is equal to or
greater than 130 mmHg or if her diastolic reading is equal to or greater than 80 mmHg, then
hypertension is a risk factor.
Which of the following correctly describes systolic blood pressure?
A the force exerted against arterial walls during myocardial filling
B the force exerted against venous walls during myocardial relaxation
C the numerator (top number) of a blood pressure reading
D the denominator (bottom number) of a blood pressure reading correct answers C the numerator
(top number) of a blood pressure readingCorrect42%
Which of the following is the most accurate indicator of a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness
in a 50-year-old woman?
A a maximal aerobic power of 8 METs
B a V̇O2max of 45 ml/kg/min
C a resting blood pressure of 114/70 mmHgI
D a resting heart rate of 55 beats per minute correct answers B a V̇O2max of 45 ml/kg/min
A personal trainer is performing a fitness assessment during one session with a client using the
following tests. Which of the following is the recommended order for performing the tests?
1. sit-and-reach test
