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(YES) FINAL EXAM NASM
UPDATED EXAM QUESTIO NS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question :A 2- to 11-year-old youth client is considered
which of the following?
Correct answer:Child
Question :According to a recent study, what percentage of
children ages 6 to 11 are overweight or obese?
Correct answer:37%
Question :According to the CDC, which range of BMI
percentiles is considered overweight when comparing youth of the same age and sex?
Correct answer:85th - 94th
Question :As a youth ages, the BMI percentile does which
of the following?
Correct answer:Remains consistent
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Question :During the 1970s, data from the National
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicated what percentage of children were overweight?
Correct answer:4%
Question :Which of the following is a physiological
difference leading to greater muscle hypertrophy in adults over youth?
Correct answer:Hormone levels
Question :Strength gains in youth occur primarily as a
result of which of the following?
Correct answer:Neural adaptation
Question :Research shows that flexibility does which of
the following with age?
Correct answer:Decreases
Question :Which of the following activities best promotes
the development of bone mineral content and density?
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Correct answer:Running
Question :When the activity of osteoblasts exceeds that of
osteoclasts, the bone-mineral density does which of the following?
Correct answer:Increases
Question :Which of the following defines quality of life?
Correct answer:The collective physical, psychological,
emotional, and social well-being of an individual
Question :According to the text, self efficacy and self
esteem are important components of which of the following?
Correct answer:Self perception
Question :How individuals see themselves or perceive
how others see them defines which of the following?
Correct answer:Body image
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Question :As described in the text, how many steps does
the process for working with youth clients include?
Correct answer:5
Question :In the realm of exercise, body competence and
body image describe which of the following?
Correct answer:Self esteem
Question :What is the first step for creating safe and
effective exercise programs for youth?
Correct answer:Physical Activity Readiness Questionairre
(PAR-Q)
Question :Which of the following is included in the
subjective portion of the pre-exercise assessment?
Correct answer:Medical history questionnaire
Question :Which of the following is an example of
subjective information?