NASM eTeach Midterm Questions

Question 1

A client’s shoulder elevates when performing a pushing assessment. What is a probable underactive muscle?

Answer 1

Lower Trapezius

Question 2

A multiplanar single-leg box hop-up with stabilization, is categorized as?

Answer 2

Balance-Power

Question 3

A prolonged, intolerable stressor that produces fatigue and leads to an injury or a breakdown in the system is called?

Answer 3

Exhaustion

Question 4

A seated cable row is an example of which level of training in the NASM OPT model?

Answer 4

Strength

Question 5

Diastolic blood pressure represents what?

Answer 5

Pressure within the arterial system when the heart is resting and filling with blood

Question 6

During the pushing assessment you notice your client’s shoulders elevate. What strengthening exercise would you perform with them?

Answer 6

Ball Cobra

Question 7

For a client who demonstrates their low back arching as a movement compensation, which method of cardio would you initially avoid?

Answer 7

Bicycle

Question 8

How long does NASM suggest the cardiorespiratory portion of the warm up should last?

Answer 8

5-10 minutes

Question 9

How long does pressure need to be held on the tender spot of an area while using self-myofascial release?

Answer 9

30 seconds minimum

Question 10

If a client’s feet turn out during an overhead squat assessment, what muscle would be considered overactive?

Answer 10

Medial Gastrocnemius

Question 11

In a client with lower-crossed syndrome, which muscles are lengthened?

Answer 11

Internal Obliques

Question 12

In a client with upper-crossed syndrome, which of the following muscles are shortened?

Answer 12

Scalenes

Question 13

Increasing weight with each set is an example of which resistance training system?

Answer 13

Pyramid

Question 14

The gluteus maximus is responsible for which movements?

Answer 14

Concentrically accelerating hip extension and external rotation

Question 15

The latissimus dorsi is responsible for concentrically accelerating which movements?

Answer 15

Shoulder extension, adduction, and internal rotation

Question 16

The tendency for the body to seek the path of least resistance during functional movement patterns is known as?

Answer 16

Relative flexibility

Question 17

What assessment is used to assess upper extremity agility and stability?

Answer 17

Davies Test

Question 18

What effect do beta-blockers have on a client’s blood pressure?

Answer 18

Decrease

Question 19

What exercise is considered a total-body strength-level exercise?

Answer 19

Squat curl to two-arm press

Question 20

What is a potential drawback to the horizontal loading system?

Answer 20

The amount of time typically spent resting can add up to more time than the actual workout

Question 21

What is the appropriate percentage to increase after each set when performing an upper extremity strength test?

Answer 21

5-10%

Question 22

What is the best time of day to have your client measure their resting heart rate?

Answer 22

Upon wakening in the morning

Question 23

What is the immediate progression of an alternating-arm ball dumbbell chest press?

Answer 23

Single-arm ball dumbbell chest press

Question 24

What is the most appropriate heart rate percentage range for a client just starting into zone 3?

Answer 24

Lower end of 86-90%

Question 25

What is the next immediate progression for the ball two-arm dumbbell chest press?

Answer 25

Alternating-arm ball dumbbell chest press

Question 26

What type of exercise is a single-leg power step up categorized as?

Answer 26

Plyometric-Power

Question 27

When a client is performing the overhead squat assessment from the lateral view, which of the following kinetic chain checkpoints are you observing?

Answer 27

Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex and shoulder complex

Question 28

When determining a client's heart rate for zone 2, which equation would you use?

Answer 28

(220-age) x (76% and 85%)

Question 29

When first starting out with a brand new client, which training system is most appropriate?

Answer 29

Single-set

Question 30

When performing a peripheral heart-action workout for strength immediately after a barbell squat, what exercise would you perform?

Answer 30

Seated row

Question 31

When performing a single-leg squat assessment, if the knee moves inward, what is a probable overactive muscle?

Answer 31

Adductor complex

Question 32

When performing the overhead squat assessment your client's arms fall forward. Which muscle would most likely be considered overactive?

Answer 32

Teres major

Question 33

When performing the single-leg dumbbell scaption, what is the immediate regression?

Answer 33

Two legs

Question 34

When training for balance, exercises that involve dynamic, eccentric, and concentric movement of the balance leg through a full range of motion are categorized as what?

Answer 34

Balance-Strength

Question 35

When training for SAQ, the foot and ankle complex should be in what positions when it hits the ground?

Answer 35

Pointed straight ahead and dorsiflexed

Question 36

When training in Phase 1: Stabilization Endurance, what is the main method of progression?

Answer 36

Increased proprioception

Question 37

Which muscle is responsible for concentrically accelerating plantar flexion?

Answer 37

Gastrocnemius

Question 38

Name a core exercise that is appropriate for a new client:

Answer 38

Floor prone cobra Marching Two-leg Floor Bridge Prone Iso-Ab

Question 39

What exercises are considered a back-stabilizing exercise?

Answer 39

Standing Cable Row and Ball Dumbbell Row

Question 40

What exercises are the best for a stabilization-level exercise?

Answer 40

Ball Squat, Curl to Press | Multiplanar Step-Up to Balance, Curl, to Overhead Press

Question 41

What are considered appropriate SAQ Drills?

Answer 41

``` One-Ins Two-Ins Side Shuffle In-In-Out-Out In-In-Out Ali Shuffle ```

Question 42

What syndrome is characterized by flat feet and adducted and internally rotated knees?

Answer 42

Pronation Distortion Syndrome

Question 43

What exercises are considered Core-Power exercises?

Answer 43

Rotation Chest Pass, Ball Medicine Ball Pullover Throw, Front Medicine Ball Oblique Throw, and Soccer Throw

Question 44

What information is considered Subjective information?

Answer 44

Lifestyle questions

Question 45

Give an example of zone 3 cardio:

Answer 45

Sprinting

Question 46

What muscles are part of the Global Stabilization System?

Answer 46

``` Quadratus Lumborum, Psoas Major External Oblique Portions of Internal Oblique Rectus Abdominus Gluteus Medius Adductor Complex * Adductor Magnus * Adductor Longus * Adductor Brevis * Gracilis * Pectineus ```

Question 47

What training system can be just as beneficial as traditional forms of cardiorespiratory training?

Answer 47

Circuit Training

Question 48

You have a client working in Phase 3: Hypertrophy Training. What type of flexibility training would you use?

Answer 48

Self-myofascial release and active isolated stretching

Question 49

You observe your client's knees move in during the single-leg squat assessment. What muscle would you foam roll and static stretch?

Answer 49

Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL)

Question 50

What zone would a client start in if they had an average score on the YMCA step test?

Answer 50

Zone 2