NASM STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
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How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Daily
What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side that
is more restricted in movement? - CORRECT ANSWER- The client should
contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition in a client
that is pushing back during a stretch? - CORRECT ANSWER- The client should
contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling during a session? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Interoceptive
Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Improvement of tissue relaxation.
How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Through the hip leaning away
,Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary complaint
is affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Regional interdependence model
Which of the following terms defines the neuromuscular system's capacity to
activate muscle synergies at the correct time with appropriate force to complete
functional tasks with the least amount of stress and energy to the HMS? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Functional efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which
help to optimize and maintain movement? - CORRECT ANSWER- Traumatic
injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Before stretching
Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client
confidence during a stretching session? - CORRECT ANSWER- Consistent
practice and feedback with like-minded professionals.
What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body program?
- CORRECT ANSWER- The client should complete all the stretches on one side
before moving to the other side.
Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral deltoid
raise? - CORRECT ANSWER- Superficial front arm net
,What are important aspects of a clients homework? - CORRECT ANSWER- It
should be easy to remember and customized
Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during
lateral net stretch? - CORRECT ANSWER- Allowing the hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching
program? - CORRECT ANSWER- Stretching sessions have more desirable
outcomes when breathing techniques are optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes?
- CORRECT ANSWER- Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension,
which helps to increase flexibility.
Which of the following weekend hobbies would the fitness professional be most
likely to find less restrictions in movement and mobility during an initial
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER- Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead
squat? - CORRECT ANSWER- Deep back net
, What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement
in the human movement system (HMS)? - CORRECT ANSWER- Central
nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Chronically elongated tissues with a decreased neural drive,
preventing normal movement.
Why is it an excellent idea to check in on a client on the following day after
beginning assisted stretching? - CORRECT ANSWER- It can make the client feel
cared for and that will add to the beneficial experiences from the new stretching
program.
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? - CORRECT
ANSWER- It shifts towards a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones
within the ground substance of fascia.
Which of the following is not a part of this program? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The "no pain, no gain" philosophy
What are the two things that are the most important to develop for a solid
relationship between the fitness professional and the client? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Trust and open communication.
Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy
fascia? - CORRECT ANSWER- Loss of springiness and elastic recoil
ANSWERS| VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED
A+|LATEST UPDATE
How often should self-stretching techniques be performed for the best results? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Daily
What should be done if a client completes a self-assessment and finds one side that
is more restricted in movement? - CORRECT ANSWER- The client should
contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
What should the fitness professional do to cause reciprocal inhibition in a client
that is pushing back during a stretch? - CORRECT ANSWER- The client should
contract the antagonist muscle to inhibit and lengthen the stretching muscle.
Which system indicates whether or not a client is being honest with the fitness
professional about how they are feeling during a session? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Interoceptive
Which of the following is a neurophysiological effect of rolling myofascia? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Improvement of tissue relaxation.
How should the traction during the adductor stretch be completed? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Through the hip leaning away
,Which of the following terms defines the concept that a client's primary complaint
is affected by dysfunction in remote musculoskeletal regions? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Regional interdependence model
Which of the following terms defines the neuromuscular system's capacity to
activate muscle synergies at the correct time with appropriate force to complete
functional tasks with the least amount of stress and energy to the HMS? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Functional efficiency
Which of the following can disrupt the balance of tension and compression which
help to optimize and maintain movement? - CORRECT ANSWER- Traumatic
injury
When is it recommended that a client perform self-myofascial techniques? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Before stretching
Which of the following is the best way for a fitness professional to build client
confidence during a stretching session? - CORRECT ANSWER- Consistent
practice and feedback with like-minded professionals.
What is a recommendation for performing all stretches in the lower-body program?
- CORRECT ANSWER- The client should complete all the stretches on one side
before moving to the other side.
Which fascial net may cause a restriction in ROM during a standing lateral deltoid
raise? - CORRECT ANSWER- Superficial front arm net
,What are important aspects of a clients homework? - CORRECT ANSWER- It
should be easy to remember and customized
Which of the following is a common error made by the fitness professional during
lateral net stretch? - CORRECT ANSWER- Allowing the hips to rotate
Why is it important to assess a client's breathing when constructing a stretching
program? - CORRECT ANSWER- Stretching sessions have more desirable
outcomes when breathing techniques are optimized.
Which of the following best describes functional movement? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Movement that improves the client's activities of daily living.
What updated models have been used to create an integrated stretching approach? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Biodynamic
How does stress reduction effect a client's integrated stretching program outcomes?
- CORRECT ANSWER- Stress reduction aids in decreasing fascial net tension,
which helps to increase flexibility.
Which of the following weekend hobbies would the fitness professional be most
likely to find less restrictions in movement and mobility during an initial
assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER- Dancing
Which fascial net may be shifted when the arms fall forward during the overhead
squat? - CORRECT ANSWER- Deep back net
, What system is responsible for motor control and primary foundational movement
in the human movement system (HMS)? - CORRECT ANSWER- Central
nervous system
Which of the following describes underactive myofascia? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Chronically elongated tissues with a decreased neural drive,
preventing normal movement.
Why is it an excellent idea to check in on a client on the following day after
beginning assisted stretching? - CORRECT ANSWER- It can make the client feel
cared for and that will add to the beneficial experiences from the new stretching
program.
What happens to bulk water during chronic inflammation? - CORRECT
ANSWER- It shifts towards a higher percentage of polluted bulk water zones
within the ground substance of fascia.
Which of the following is not a part of this program? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The "no pain, no gain" philosophy
What are the two things that are the most important to develop for a solid
relationship between the fitness professional and the client? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Trust and open communication.
Which of the following best describes a change in property seen in unhealthy
fascia? - CORRECT ANSWER- Loss of springiness and elastic recoil
