Nasm Section 1

Question 1

Obesity

Answer 1

Excessive amount of body fat; BMI of 30 or greater

Question 2

Kinesiology

Answer 2

Study of movement relating to anatomy and physiology

Question 3

Evidence based practice

Answer 3

-Evidence for guidance & decision making.
-Peer reviewed research
-Prioritizing client values & expectations

Question 4

Musculoskeletal System

Answer 4

All muscles & bones in the body

Question 5

Deconditioned

Answer 5

A state of lost physical fitness
- Muscle imbalances
- Decreased flexibility
- Lack of core & joint
stability

Question 6

Overweight

Answer 6

Weight greater than normal standards
- BMI of 25.0 - 29.9

Question 7

Muscle Imbalance

Answer 7

Muscles on each side of joint have length-tension relationships

Question 8

Joint Stability

Answer 8

-Support by tissues surrounding joint
-Maintain & provide control during movement

Question 9

Socioeconomic status

Answer 9

Social standing a person or group
- education
- income
- occupation

Question 10

Morbidity

Answer 10

Having a disease

Question 11

Mortality

Answer 11

Risk of death or dying

Question 12

Homeostasis

Answer 12

Maintain a relatively stable equilibrium

Question 13

Risk Factor

Answer 13

Attribute, characteristic or exposure that increases likelihood of developing disease or injury

Question 14

Cholesterol

Answer 14

Waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells

Question 15

Stroke

Answer 15

Lack of blood supply to the brain
- Blockage in an artery or
- Ruptured blood vessel

Question 16

Heart Attack

Answer 16

Blocked artery that supplies the heart with blood and oxygen
- Also known as myocardial infarction

Question 17

Heart Failure

Answer 17

Heart can’t pump enough blood

Question 18

Arrhythmia

Answer 18

Problem with rate or rhythm of heartbeat
- Too quick
- Too slow
- Irregular pattern