NASM CPT FINAL EXAM ///2024 UPDATED AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS

What blood pressure is reflective of a hypertensive crisis? Select one: a. A reading of 130 to 139 mm Hg systolic or 80 to 89 mm Hg diastolic b. A systolic reading greater than 180 mm Hg and/or a diastolic reading greater than 120 mm Hg c. A reading of 120 to 129 mm Hg systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic d. A systolic reading of 140 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic of 90 mm Hg or higher - ANSWER-- B. A systolic reading greater than 180 mm Hg and/or a diastolic reading greater than 120 mm Hg What are the two physiological responses that can occur from myofascial rolling? Select one: a. Davis's law and Wolf's law b. Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and increased strength c. Pain response and muscle spasm d. Mechanical and neurophysiological response - ANSWER-- d. Mechanical and neurophysiological response What is a key characteristic of plyometric exercise? Select one: a. Slow and controlled movements b. A faster tempo, similar to daily life c. Use of heavy weights d. Stabilization of the LPHC - ANSWER-- d. Stabilization of the LPHC What artery is used to measure blood pressure? Select one: a. Carotid artery b. Brachial artery c. Radial artery d. Femoral artery - ANSWER-- b. brachial artery In what training zone would you be exercising at a vigorous to very hard intensity, where talking is limited to infrequent, short phrases? Select one: a. Zone 1 b. Zone 4 c. Zone 2 d. Zone 3 - ANSWER-- d. zone 3