NASM CPT 7 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following has been used specifically as part of a protocol to improve balance
ANSW✅✅Biomechanical ankle platform system
The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires light weights and high repetitions
when performing leg - related exercises . What is this an example of ? ANSW✅✅Mechanical
specificity
A client reports that he was recently told by his doctor that he has high blood sugar and that he
should try to reduce it through dietary changes before considering medication . He asks you for
advice . What would be the most appropriate course of action ? : ANSW✅✅Explain that medical
nutrition therapy is outside your scope of practice , then refer him to a registered dietitian for
nutrition counselling .
A client is taking prescription beta - blockers for hypertension . Which exercise is the safest for him
to perform ? ANSW✅✅: Standing cobra
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for clotting mechanisms ANSW✅✅Platelets
What is end - systolic volume ? ANSW✅✅The amount of blood remaining in the ventricle after
contraction
Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane ? ANSW✅✅Gluteus medius
With SAQ training , what is the recommended number of sets of each drill for young athletes to
perform ? ANSW✅✅1 to 4 sets
Which joint has the simplest movement , moving either back and forth or side to side ?
ANSW✅✅Nonaxial
Which muscles are typically underactive in association with lower crossed syndrome ?
ANSW✅✅Abdominals
, Which mechanoreceptor prevents the muscle from excessive is sensitive to changes in muscular
tension and rate of that tension change , causing the muscle to relax , whic stress and possible injury
? ANSW✅✅Golgi tendon organs
Which muscle would be considered overactive , leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing
assessment ANSW✅✅Upper trapezius
What step cadence is used during the YMCA 3 - minute step test ? ANSW✅✅A cadence of 96
steps per minute
Which term best describes observable movement of the limbs ? ANSW✅✅Osteokinematics
What best defines a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire ( PAR - Q + ) ? ANSW✅✅: A
detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual's physical readiness to engage in structured
excercise
What is the primary limiting factor for exercise in the client with PAD ? ANSW✅✅Leg pain
What is it called when a ligament is overstretched or torn ? ANSW✅✅is : A sprain
Which of the following is true for elastic resistance bands as a modality ? ANSW✅✅Elastic
resistance training is beneficial for muscular strength and endurance .
Which of the following modalities is most likely to allow for strength and / or power development in
the transverse plane ? ANSW✅✅Medicine balls
What is the neuromuscular phenomenon that occurs when a synergist muscle takes over for a weak
or inhibited muscle ? ANSW✅✅Synergistic dominance
Which muscle functions as part of the global muscular system ? ANSW✅✅Erector spinae
What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex ? ANSW✅✅Sprains and
plantar fasciitis
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following has been used specifically as part of a protocol to improve balance
ANSW✅✅Biomechanical ankle platform system
The development of muscular endurance of the legs requires light weights and high repetitions
when performing leg - related exercises . What is this an example of ? ANSW✅✅Mechanical
specificity
A client reports that he was recently told by his doctor that he has high blood sugar and that he
should try to reduce it through dietary changes before considering medication . He asks you for
advice . What would be the most appropriate course of action ? : ANSW✅✅Explain that medical
nutrition therapy is outside your scope of practice , then refer him to a registered dietitian for
nutrition counselling .
A client is taking prescription beta - blockers for hypertension . Which exercise is the safest for him
to perform ? ANSW✅✅: Standing cobra
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for clotting mechanisms ANSW✅✅Platelets
What is end - systolic volume ? ANSW✅✅The amount of blood remaining in the ventricle after
contraction
Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane ? ANSW✅✅Gluteus medius
With SAQ training , what is the recommended number of sets of each drill for young athletes to
perform ? ANSW✅✅1 to 4 sets
Which joint has the simplest movement , moving either back and forth or side to side ?
ANSW✅✅Nonaxial
Which muscles are typically underactive in association with lower crossed syndrome ?
ANSW✅✅Abdominals
, Which mechanoreceptor prevents the muscle from excessive is sensitive to changes in muscular
tension and rate of that tension change , causing the muscle to relax , whic stress and possible injury
? ANSW✅✅Golgi tendon organs
Which muscle would be considered overactive , leading to shoulder elevation during the pushing
assessment ANSW✅✅Upper trapezius
What step cadence is used during the YMCA 3 - minute step test ? ANSW✅✅A cadence of 96
steps per minute
Which term best describes observable movement of the limbs ? ANSW✅✅Osteokinematics
What best defines a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire ( PAR - Q + ) ? ANSW✅✅: A
detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual's physical readiness to engage in structured
excercise
What is the primary limiting factor for exercise in the client with PAD ? ANSW✅✅Leg pain
What is it called when a ligament is overstretched or torn ? ANSW✅✅is : A sprain
Which of the following is true for elastic resistance bands as a modality ? ANSW✅✅Elastic
resistance training is beneficial for muscular strength and endurance .
Which of the following modalities is most likely to allow for strength and / or power development in
the transverse plane ? ANSW✅✅Medicine balls
What is the neuromuscular phenomenon that occurs when a synergist muscle takes over for a weak
or inhibited muscle ? ANSW✅✅Synergistic dominance
Which muscle functions as part of the global muscular system ? ANSW✅✅Erector spinae
What are two of the most common issues at the foot and ankle complex ? ANSW✅✅Sprains and
plantar fasciitis
