NASM CPT Final Exam 2018 Questions and
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What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward during an
Overhead Squat Assessment? Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when there is
an excessive forward lean? Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal
complex
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client
shows an excessive forward lean? Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the low
back arches? Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's low back arches? Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
,During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the
client's arms fall forward? Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's arms fall forward during an Overhead
Squat Assessment? Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them foam roll and
stretch? Overactive muscles
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them strengthen?
Underactive muscles
Name movement compensations observed during a Pushing assessment. Low back arches,
shoulder elevates, head migrates forward
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a client's lower
back arches? Hip flexors and erector spinae
,During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's lower
back arches? Intrinsic core stabilizers
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a client's shoulder
elevates/head migrates forward? Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator
scapulae
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's
shoulders elevate? Middle/ lower trapezius
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's head
protrudes forward? Deep cervical flexors
Name the assessment that measures lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.
Shark Skill Test
What is an indicator that a female client's ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed position for
extended periods of time based on occupation? Wearing dress shoes (high heels)
, Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure Beta-blockers
Name 2 conditions in which Beta-blockers might be prescribed. High blood pressure and
arrhythmias
What muscle action develops tension while lengthening and prevents resistance from
accelerating in an uncontrolled manner? Eccentric
What muscle action develops when a muscle exerts more force than is placed on it, resulting in
the shortening of the muscle? Concentric
Name the imaginary bisector that divides the body into right and left halves. Sagittal plane
This movement primarily occurs from side to side, as if there were a wall in front of and behind
the body. Frontal plane movements
Name the energy storage and transfer unit within the cells of the body. Adenosine
Triphosphate or ATP
Answers|Latest Update
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's knees move inward during an
Overhead Squat Assessment? Gluteus medius/maximus, vastus medialis oblique
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when there is
an excessive forward lean? Soleus, gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, abdominal
complex
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client
shows an excessive forward lean? Anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, erector spinae
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the low
back arches? Hip flexor complex, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi
During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a
client's low back arches? Gluteus maximus, hamstring complex, intrinsic core stabilizers
,During an Overhead Squat assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when the
client's arms fall forward? Latissimus dorsi, teres major, pectoralis major/minor
What are the probable underactive muscles when a client's arms fall forward during an Overhead
Squat Assessment? Middle/lower trapezius, rhomboids, rotator cuff
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them foam roll and
stretch? Overactive muscles
After assessing a client's Overhead Squat, which muscles should you have them strengthen?
Underactive muscles
Name movement compensations observed during a Pushing assessment. Low back arches,
shoulder elevates, head migrates forward
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a client's lower
back arches? Hip flexors and erector spinae
,During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's lower
back arches? Intrinsic core stabilizers
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable overactive muscles when a client's shoulder
elevates/head migrates forward? Upper trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and levator
scapulae
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's
shoulders elevate? Middle/ lower trapezius
During a Pushing assessment, what are the probable underactive muscles when a client's head
protrudes forward? Deep cervical flexors
Name the assessment that measures lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control.
Shark Skill Test
What is an indicator that a female client's ankle complex will be in a plantar flexed position for
extended periods of time based on occupation? Wearing dress shoes (high heels)
, Name the class of medication that decreases heart rate and blood pressure Beta-blockers
Name 2 conditions in which Beta-blockers might be prescribed. High blood pressure and
arrhythmias
What muscle action develops tension while lengthening and prevents resistance from
accelerating in an uncontrolled manner? Eccentric
What muscle action develops when a muscle exerts more force than is placed on it, resulting in
the shortening of the muscle? Concentric
Name the imaginary bisector that divides the body into right and left halves. Sagittal plane
This movement primarily occurs from side to side, as if there were a wall in front of and behind
the body. Frontal plane movements
Name the energy storage and transfer unit within the cells of the body. Adenosine
Triphosphate or ATP
