NASM MCQ 3

Question 1

Which assessment uses a step to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness?

Accepted Answer

YMCA 3-minute step test

Answer

The YMCA 3-minute step test estimates cardiorespiratory fitness via recovery heart rate.

Question 2

Knees moving inward during an overhead squat indicates overactivity of the:

Accepted Answer

Adductor complex

Answer

Overactive adductors pull the knees into valgus.

Question 3

Which macronutrient provides 4 calories per gram?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate

Answer

Carbohydrates and protein each provide 4 calories per gram.

Question 4

The Valsalva maneuver during heavy lifting can cause:

Accepted Answer

A sudden rise in blood pressure

Answer

Breath-holding under load spikes blood pressure and is risky for some clients.

Question 5

Which muscle is the primary agonist during a biceps curl?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

Answer

The biceps brachii is the prime mover in elbow flexion during a curl.

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