NASM PRACTICE TEST| 100 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

The Golgi tendon organ is an essential component of static stretching because it Prevents muscle from being placed under excessive tension What is the correct force-couple relationship that allows for the upward rotation of the scapula? Upper trapezius and lower portions of the serratus anterior Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs through? pulmonary arteries Dynamic stretching improves soft tissue extensibility by using...? reciprocal inhibition The oxidative system is primarily used when a client... jogs for 30 min What would aid the primary respiratory muscles in breathing after a set of maximum effort sprints? Scalenes When an exercise is high intensity and lasts about 10 seconds, which of the following energy pathways is predominantly in use? ATP-PC A client who is practicing repeated squat exercises in order to create permanent changes in her technique is exhibiting? motor learning What stimulates muscle fibers to go through a series of steps that initiate muscle contractions? acetylcholine What exercise uses a ball-and-socket joint as the primary mover? seated dumbbell lateral raise The body's ability to differentiate between walking on concrete and walking on sand is an example of what function of the nervous system? sensory If a client exhibits increased force output of his hamstrings and adductor magnus to compensate for a weakened gluteus maximus during hip extension, this is an example of...? synergistic dominance If a client squats with his feet excessively externally rotated, it is evidence of....? altered arthrokinematics What is considered the functional unit of muscle? sacromere Which structure of the skeletal muscle contains a combination of glycogen, fats, minerals, and oxygen-binding myoglobin? sacroplasm What is considered one method to estimate maximum heart rate of a client? subtract clients age from 220 After performing a 3-minute step test, it is determined that a client falls in the "below average" category for cardiovascular fitness. What is the appropriate starting zone for the client? zone one What muscle is probably under active if a client's support or standing leg falls inward during a single-leg squat assessment? Gluteus medius A trainer is working with a senior client. The trainer should be aware of what physiological characteristics? Decreased lean body mass A clients head protrudes during a pulling assessment. What muscle should be stretched? Sternocleimastoid What describes the purpose of the Davies test assessment? Assessing upper body agility and stabilization During the overhead squat assessment, the clients arms fall forward. What muscle is considered over active? Pectoralis minor The clients feet turn out when performing the overhead squat assessment. What is one over active muscle? Lateral gastrocnemius Why is it crucial to have a client complete the PAR-Q? It helps detect any possible cardio respiratory disfunction A personal trainer observes that a client leans forward excessively while performing an overhead squat. Based on this observation, the appropriate action is to... Static stretch the soeus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, and abdominal complex What muscle is most likely over active if a clients head protrudes forward during the pushing assessment? Levator scapulae In order to ensure accuracy while taking resting heart rate, it's best that all three tests be taken... At the same time each day. What assessment is commonly used in exercise physiology laboratories to measure body fat composition? Hydrostatic weighing During a standing pulling assessment, a client compensates by moving his head forward. What static stretch would be appropriate for this client? Levator scapulae What assessment would be most appropriate to determine an athletes maximal strength capabilities of the upper body pressing musculature? Bench press 1RM test