NASM Client Health and Fitness Assessments 2

Question 1

During the subjective portion of an assessment, which document gathers a client's medical history, lifestyle, and occupation?

Accepted Answer

Health history questionnaire

Answer

PAR-Q+

Answer

Body composition log

Answer

Overhead squat sheet

Question 2

A client reports sitting at a desk 10 hours per day. This information most directly suggests potential dysfunction in which region?

Accepted Answer

Hip flexors and thoracic spine

Answer

Forearms and wrists

Answer

Ankles and feet

Answer

Cervical extensors only

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the PAR-Q+?

Accepted Answer

Identify individuals who should seek medical clearance before exercise

Answer

Measure VO2 max

Answer

Calculate target heart rate

Answer

Estimate one-rep max

Question 4

Which occupation-related question is most relevant when designing a corrective exercise strategy?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive movements performed at work

Answer

Annual income

Answer

Number of coworkers

Answer

Commute distance only

Question 5

A client's prior injury to the right shoulder would primarily be documented under which questionnaire section?

Accepted Answer

Medical history

Answer

Lifestyle

Answer

Goals

Answer

Nutrition

Question 6

Why does NASM emphasize collecting recreational activity information during the subjective assessment?

Accepted Answer

It reveals movement patterns and overuse risks outside training

Answer

To bill insurance

Answer

To set membership prices

Answer

It replaces objective testing

Question 7

Which medication class is most important to note because it blunts heart rate response to exercise?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Antihistamines

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Antacids